Microsoft today officially announced Windows
Mobile 6.1, a minor upgrade while waiting for version 7. An update for
the current version 6 will also be released.
Sony Ericsson and Microsoft today officially confirmed that the
upcoming Xperia X1 smartphone will be running Windows Mobile 6.1
beneath Sony Ericsson's Xperia panel user interface. Carriers will also
be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the Xperia X1, to
provide users with targeted carrier services. Sony Ericsson also plans
to align with key partners to enable them to develop applications for
users of the Xperia X1.
Windows Mobile 6.1 promises new scheduling features, easier
navigation and management, as well as increased security safeguards.
Microsoft also unveiled the newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile
at CTIA Wireless 2008 today, which adds desktop-grade Web browsing to Windows Mobile phones.
Taking advantage of Internet Explorer 6 technologies and supporting
established and upcoming industry standards such as H.264, Adobe Flash
and Microsoft Silverlight, the updated Internet Explorer Mobile
promises to give users a richer mobile Internet experience than
earlier. The update, which enables full-screen viewing of Web pages and
multimedia, will be available to mobile phone partners in the third
quarter of 2008. The first Windows Mobile phones using the new version
is expected to be available by the end of 2008.
Windows Mobile 6.1 features several key updates based on
customer feedback, including the capability to make the most critical
information readily available at a glance, quicker phone setup, and
enhanced features adapted for the small screen. More specifically,
version 6.1 will offer a new home screen where users can look at and
respond to notifications such as missed calls, upcoming appointments
and new messages, as well as play music and share photos. Other new
features include the ability to flag, delete or move groups of messages
and keep track of conversations through threaded text messaging.
In addition, if coupled with System Center Mobile Device
Manager 2008 or Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Windows Mobile 6.1 is claimed
to provide a better experience for IT professionals to manage mobile
phones for businesses.
Most Windows Mobile partners are planning to offer Windows
Mobile 6.1 updates in the second quarter of 2008, while the Sony
Ericsson Xperia X1 is planned to be released in the second half of
2008.
Click here to compare new and current Windows Mobile 6 smartphones.
[via] infosyncworld
Mobile 6.1, a minor upgrade while waiting for version 7. An update for
the current version 6 will also be released.
Sony Ericsson and Microsoft today officially confirmed that the
upcoming Xperia X1 smartphone will be running Windows Mobile 6.1
beneath Sony Ericsson's Xperia panel user interface. Carriers will also
be able to custom build the touch panels that run on the Xperia X1, to
provide users with targeted carrier services. Sony Ericsson also plans
to align with key partners to enable them to develop applications for
users of the Xperia X1.
Windows Mobile 6.1 promises new scheduling features, easier
navigation and management, as well as increased security safeguards.
Microsoft also unveiled the newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile
at CTIA Wireless 2008 today, which adds desktop-grade Web browsing to Windows Mobile phones.
Taking advantage of Internet Explorer 6 technologies and supporting
established and upcoming industry standards such as H.264, Adobe Flash
and Microsoft Silverlight, the updated Internet Explorer Mobile
promises to give users a richer mobile Internet experience than
earlier. The update, which enables full-screen viewing of Web pages and
multimedia, will be available to mobile phone partners in the third
quarter of 2008. The first Windows Mobile phones using the new version
is expected to be available by the end of 2008.
Windows Mobile 6.1 features several key updates based on
customer feedback, including the capability to make the most critical
information readily available at a glance, quicker phone setup, and
enhanced features adapted for the small screen. More specifically,
version 6.1 will offer a new home screen where users can look at and
respond to notifications such as missed calls, upcoming appointments
and new messages, as well as play music and share photos. Other new
features include the ability to flag, delete or move groups of messages
and keep track of conversations through threaded text messaging.
In addition, if coupled with System Center Mobile Device
Manager 2008 or Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Windows Mobile 6.1 is claimed
to provide a better experience for IT professionals to manage mobile
phones for businesses.
Most Windows Mobile partners are planning to offer Windows
Mobile 6.1 updates in the second quarter of 2008, while the Sony
Ericsson Xperia X1 is planned to be released in the second half of
2008.
Click here to compare new and current Windows Mobile 6 smartphones.
[via] infosyncworld
