Microsoft: an extra mile with Windows Mobile.

The article reports that Microsoft Corp. has launched Windows Mobile version 5.0 with a flurry of new features attractive to consumers and IT managers alike. Something that has been long overdue is the inclusion of data persistence functionality. The software fully embraces Bluetooth wireless connectivity, something Microsoft has previously been strangely reticent to provide, with improvements to support and the provision of developer tools. Wireless network support in general has been further augmented, with the inclusion of higher-bandwidth cellular 3G capabilities and the addition of Wi-Fi for the Smartphone platform.