Microsoft has been working closer with phone manufacturers this time around. In previous version of Windows Mobile, software manufacturers had to write their software for a vast number of phones. This time, there will be 3 classes. The large, touch screen phones, the slide out keyboard phones and the small “candybar” style phones. This is good news for those writing apps for the mobile platform. It is bad however for owners of earlier Windows Mobile phones. Windows Mobile 6.5 will recieve future updates but will not be upgradable.

For those that have a phone contract coming due, you may want to wait to see what the new devices have to offer.

If you not sure if Windows Mobile is right for you, contact Fast for advice and opinions on the different platforms available.

Fast is a computer consulting company located in Minneapolis, MN and specialized in Contact Management and syncronization with all the different mobile devices.