30
Oct
2025
.NET Compact Framework: Bringing Modern Development to PocketPC
The .NET Compact Framework (CF) transformed Windows Mobile development by bringing managed code to mobile devices. Released in 2003, it …
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28
Oct
2025
Windows Mobile 6.5: The End of an Era
Windows Mobile 6.5, released in May 2009, represented Microsoft’s desperate attempt to modernize a decade-old platform. While it …
25
Oct
2025
PocketPC Gaming: A Golden Age of Mobile Games
Years before iPhone revolutionized mobile gaming, PocketPC hosted a vibrant gaming ecosystem. From impressive PC ports to creative …
22
Oct
2025
Microsoft Reader: The Forgotten eBook Pioneer
Microsoft Reader launched in 2000 with ambitious goals: make digital reading as comfortable as paper. On PocketPC devices, it pioneered …
20
Oct
2025
Casio Cassiopeia: The Affordable Gateway to PocketPC
While HP and Compaq competed for the premium market, Casio’s Cassiopeia line made Windows CE accessible to price-conscious buyers. …
18
Oct
2025
PocketPC in Healthcare: Mobile Computing Saves Lives
While consumer adoption grabbed headlines, PocketPC’s most impactful use was in healthcare. From drug references to bedside charting, …
15
Oct
2025
PocketPC Collecting Guide: Preserving Mobile Computing History
As PocketPCs fade from memory, collectors are preserving this important chapter of mobile computing history. Whether for nostalgia, …
12
Oct
2025
Symbol and Motorola: Enterprise PocketPC Dominance
While consumer PocketPCs grabbed headlines, Symbol Technologies (later Motorola Solutions, now Zebra) quietly dominated the enterprise …