This article is about the class of PDA. For the calculator-like handheld computers of the 1980s, see Pocket computer. For other uses, see Pocket PC (disambiguation).
"P/PC" redirects here. For other uses, see PPC.
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A Pocket PC (P/PC, PPC) is a class of personal digital assistant (PDA) that runs the Windows Mobile or Windows Embedded Compact operating system that has some of the abilities of modern desktop PCs. The name was introduced by Microsoft in 2000 as a rebranding of the Palm-size PC category. Some of these devices also had integrated phone and data capabilities, which were called Pocket PC Phone Edition. Windows "Smartphone" is another Windows CE based platform for non-touch flip phones or dumber phones.
As of 2010, thousands of applications existed for handhelds adhering to the Microsoft Pocket PC specification, many of which were freeware.[1][better source needed] Microsoft-compliant Pocket PCs can be used with many add-ons such as GPS receivers, barcode readers, RFID readers, and cameras.
In 2007, with the advent of Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft dropped the name Pocket PC in favor of a new naming scheme:[2]
Windows Mobile Classic (formerly Pocket PC): devices without an integrated phone;
Windows Mobile Professional (formerly Pocket PC Phone Edition): devices with an integrated phone and a touch screen;
Windows Mobile Standard (formerly Smartphone): devices with an integrated phone but without a touch screen.
Pocket PC was replaced by Windows Phone in 2010 but even after versions were released based on the Windows NT kernel were ultimately unable to compete with the iPhone of 2007 and Android phones and interest waned in Pocket PCs without phones.
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