Updating Applications to Windows Mobile 6.5
4/19/2010
Windows Mobile 6.5 provides compatibility with applications designed for Windows Mobile Version 5.0. Most applications designed for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 run on devices for Windows Mobile 6.5 without modification. You can build a single executable that runs on both Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5 by using the Windows Mobile Version 5.0 SDK, the Windows Mobile Professional SDK, or the Windows Mobile Standard SDK. An application that implements functionality implemented in Windows Mobile 6.5 might behave differently on Windows Mobile 6.5 than Windows Mobile Version 5.0. The following table shows features that are new or have been changed since Windows Mobile Version 5.0.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
The .NET Compact Framework version 2 SP2 is in ROM |
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition is in ROM |
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New Windows Mobile Ink features |
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New Sound playback APIs |
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Improved JavaScript/DOM functionality for AJAX applications |
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Updated security policies |
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New encryption features |
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New messaging application features |
- For information about new functionality, see What's New in Windows Mobile 6.5 or see this Microsoft Web site.
- Be aware of the product naming changes implemented with Windows Mobile 6.5. For more information, see What's New in Naming Conventions for Windows Mobile 6.
- When developing new applications, be aware of deprecated APIs. For more information, see Deprecated Features in Windows Mobile 6.
Reference
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- Wiki
The Windows Mobile Developer Wiki, Updating your application page.
See Also
Concepts
Programming Techniques for Windows Mobile