A few days ago (12th February 2007), at the 3GSM trade show in Barcelona, Spain, Microsoft unveiled Windows Mobile® 6, formerly code-named Crossbow, the long-awaited successor to Windows Mobile 5. Windows Mobile 6 improves usability and adds support for Microsoft® Office features previously available only on PCs, and delivers to the small screen a familiar and rich experience that meets the needs of work and life while on the go, all with a single device. In brief, some of the most significant new features include the following:
- HTML support in email
- Windows Live for Windows Mobile
- File transfer capability in Windows Live Messenger
- New versions of mobile Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with rich editing
- Remote wipe capability for stolen and lost devices
- Call history in contact cards
- Tight Vista integration
- "Calendar ribbon" for more easily viewing schedule by day or week
- New versions of .NET Compact Framework and SQL Server built-in
However, the first devices using the software aren't expected until spring, however, with the bulk of products using the new operating system likely to come in the second half of the year. In Europe, Orange plans to deliver the SPV E650 smart phone from HTC, and in Japan, SoftBank Mobile Corp. will offer new devices from Toshiba and HTC. And in the United States, the popular T-Mobile Dash will be updated with Windows Mobile 6 and be available in the coming months. Current T-Mobile Dash owners will also be able to upgrade existing devices with Windows Mobile 5.0 to Windows Mobile 6.
Scores of additional mobile operators and device makers from around the globe, including Cingular Wireless, now the new AT&T, Chunghwa Telecom, Dopod International Corp., HP, LG Electronics, Motorola Inc., Palm Inc., Samsung, SingTel, Sprint, Telefónica, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone and Willcom, plan to ship Windows Mobile 6-based devices this year. Many of these partners are expanding large existing portfolios of Windows Mobile powered smartphones.
More information:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/feb07/02-11WM6SoftwarePR.mspx
http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/07/windows-mobile-6-announced/
Scores of additional mobile operators and device makers from around the globe, including Cingular Wireless, now the new AT&T, Chunghwa Telecom, Dopod International Corp., HP, LG Electronics, Motorola Inc., Palm Inc., Samsung, SingTel, Sprint, Telefónica, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone and Willcom, plan to ship Windows Mobile 6-based devices this year. Many of these partners are expanding large existing portfolios of Windows Mobile powered smartphones.
More information:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/feb07/02-11WM6SoftwarePR.mspx
http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/07/windows-mobile-6-announced/