According to this PDF released by Microsoft, the restrictions on the type of applications have increased even further. Microsoft has mentioned twelve points which may annoy some developers esp the number 8 one, which says that you cannot develop an application which changes the default browser, search client, or media player on the device. Read the twelve points! [...]

Windows Mobile 6.5 is the second dot upgrade to the Windows Mobile 6. The OS is still based on Windows CE 5, so do not expect huge changes. Having said that, it does bring some noticeable improvements in design and in some applications. Let me enlist the major changes that the Windows Mobile 6.5 will bring in the hand of its user: Internet Explorer Mobile 6 Windows Marketplace: A central hub where the people can shop for the Windows Mobile application, much like the Apple Appstore for iPhone. New lock screen New start 'menu': Actually, there  is no menu now NEW TODAY SCREEN: sliding panel interface now comes from Windows Mobile standard to Windows Mobile professional The first [...]