Google Gears Available for Windows Mobile Devices

Google Gears, which is an open source browser extension is now available for Mobile Version Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. This means that mobile users will be privy to Web-based applications on the go even when not connected to the Internet.

The devices should have applications that are compatible with Gears in order for it to function correctly. Considering this is just an early phase, I’m sure it wont be too long (hopefully) before they’re able to adapt Google Gears for other Operating Systems and handsets.

This means that other smartphone users, such as those using Apple’s iPhone, or people using other popular mobile browsers, such as Opera, won’t be able to use Google Gears. But Google has said that it plans to expand support to other browsers and cell phone platforms, including its own Android software.

Google had first introduced Gears in May last year when it was in its early stages for anyone and everyone to test its capabilities and limitations and help improve upon it.

Google has provided information for developers here. And to to download the Google Gears Beta click here.