Microsoft officially unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system windows mobile 6.5 at mobile world congress 2009. The new OS featured useful enhancements, back up and restore service, improved mobile web browser and an application store. The big difference you can observe in Windows Mobile 6.5 is the user interface.

In first glimpse you can observe its new look. Screens looks like iPhone. The new software follows Microsoft’s pattern of replicating their PC operating system for a small handheld device, though with a more flashy appearance.

As Microsoft design their products as user friendly, you can see more user friendly features in windows mobile 6.5. You can set a home screen with relevant information. My phone service offers you to back up your phone’s information to a password protected web service. Windows mobile 6.5 includes Windows Market Place for Mobile, a similar service as iPhone app store. internet Explorer for mobile is improved.

The user interface is designed to be finger friendly. But the most reviewers are saying that its lacking in allowing more than one finger when operating.

Windows Mobile 6.5 Unveiled by Steve Balmer

You can download Windows Mobile 6.5 Fact Sheet to know more facts.

Look at screen shots of Windows Mobile 6.5