Originally posted by: DrumBandit
New Features at a Glance
* Enhanced Connection Manager user interface (UI) - A new and more intuitive Connection Manager wizard features enhanced tabs to give users more control over selecting networks and setting dialing preferences.
* Zero Configuration connections - Windows Mobile 2003 has added Zero Configuration for Wi-Fi, designed to simplify connection with and authenication to 802.11 networks. Zero Configuration is also supported when adding a dial-up modem or Ethernet network card.
* Improved Animated connectivity status icons - When using the cellular phone features of the PPC, new connectivity icons have been merged onto the navigation bar to better illustrate radio signal strength and data flow.
* Bluetooth Partnership Wizard - New wizard pops up at (Settings | Bluetooth | Paired Device Tab | new ), which turns on the radio, searches for available devices and asks users to set a PIN to pair with a device. This feature allows users to easily configure bluetooth bonding.
* Always On Bluetooth Discoverability - The Bluetooth discoverable mode stays turned on after users activate it to allow for easy Bluetooth bonding.
* Use of Bluetooth Modems - Bluetooth phones may be used as a modem to connect the Pocket PC to the Internet. This feature represents Microsofts commitment to serving OEMs and mobile operators and to supporting the growing popularity of Bluetooth wireless connection standard.
* Bluetooth Beaming - Users can now beam data such as contact files using Bluetooth..
* Auto-Correct - Common spelling errors are automaticly corrected during typing. Auto-Correct can be easily overridden.
* Auto-Suggest - Auto-Suggest is extended to the e-mail inbox, allowing users to type email more quickly.
* Turn all radios off - One-touch ability allows users to turn off all wireless radios to conserve device power when not on a network or allow other features to be used while traveling on an airplane where cell phones must be turned off.
* 802.1x Support - 802.1x Wi-Fi security is supported natively..
* Certificate Management (UI) - New Control panel applet allows users to manage client and root certificates. This is useful when users have installed a bad certificate and have difficulties logging in to Wi-Fi networks.
* IPSec/L2TP - Windows CE provides the support for IPSec L2TP ( the Microsoft VPN standard for connectivity ).
* Support for Multiple VPNs - The new Connection Manager also supports multiple VPNs.
* IPv6 Support - Windows Mobile 2003 now supports IPv6/v4 mixed enviorments.
* New Today Screen - Today Screen automaticly shows users next day?s appointments immediately after the last current day appointment expires to better manage early morning meetings.
* Smart Lookup in Contacts - Windows Mobile 2003 incorporates Smart Lookup, a feature that enables users to input the first few letters of the contact they want to open..
* Windows CE 4.2 operating system - With the new and improved operating system, Windows CE 4.2, users will experience improved performance and stability of applications built for Windows Mobile 2003. ( Note : This does not mean old software will not work, read on for a list of software tested by me or the manufacturer on the new OS ).
* .NET Compact Framework - The integrated .NET Compact Frameworkbrings the power of new applications that simplify the overall development and integration of Web services on smart devices, enabling developers and enterprise end users to access a wealth of data from various sources such as back-end servers, intranets, and the Internet.
* Enhanced Developer Support - Developer support for Windows Mobile 2003 is greatly improved with the addition of several new APIs that include Enhanced Messaging and Networking APIs.
* 128-bit encryption strength for Crypto API - With Pocket PC 2002, 128-bit encryption required an installation, but now it is in the ROM. It enables ISVs and corporate developers to develop additional security into the Windows Mobile Platform.
* Windows Media Player 9 Series for Windows Mobile 2003 - Support for playback of Windows Media Audio and Video 9 Series codecs, which gives users 20% improvement in audio compression and as much as 50% for video compared with previous versions. The new media player also offers enhanced performance for video playback, improved network support, better web streaming and an enhanced user interface.
* Pictures - Users can view their images individually, in a slide show mode or thumbnails. Tools for simple image editing, such as brightness and contrast, pan and zoom, cropping and rotating, are also provided.
* New Version of Pocket Internet Explorer - PIE performance has increased and reduced memory requirements. PIE includes support for XHTML Basic, Cascading Style Sheets(CSS), WML 2.0, Jscript 5.5, and IPv6.
* vCard and vCal Support - Users can now accept a vCard into contacts and vCal into Calender.
* Inbox Signature Support - Users can easily configure their e-mail accounts so that they include an e-mail signature.
* New Users Notification - Better battery power reminders reduce the number of low battery notifications, while maintaining those reminders that matter the most (when battery power becomes critical). They also ensure that the reminider never wakes up the device.
* Jawbreaker Game- This is a single player graphical game. Earlier versions of it were known as ?Bubbles?.
That's quite a large bug fix release.
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