Microsoft has released Pocket PC 2003, which will also be known as Windows Mobile, its new OS for Pocket PCs. While it's not a major overhaul of the operating system, especially from an interface perspective, it includes some significant changes that Microsoft has implemented to improve the overall user experience.

The changes fall into three areas: wireless connectivity, messaging, and embedded applications or bundled software. Not only will we give you the scoop on all the changes and enhancements, we'll provide the skinny on upgrade options for Pocket PC 2002 users and show everyone some brand-new Pocket PC devices.

And in case you didn't hear already, the Pocket PC 2003 software bundle includes ActiveSync 3.7, but it's been available for a while to current Pocket PC owners. This latest version delivers improved USB support and support for wireless syncing via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, as well as auto-detection and configuration of serial or infrared ports. If you don't have it already, you can download it here.

Improvements to networking	More multimedia and other software
E-mail, contacts, and calendar enhancements	Upgrading options