Microsoft Officially Announces Windows Mobile 6 and Good News for the Dash Owners

[Kris Kumar]

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/feb07/02-11WM6SoftwarePR.mspx

"Microsoft Corp. today unveiled Windows Mobile® 6, the newest version of its mobile software platform. By improving usability and adding support for Microsoft® Office features previously available only on PCs, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 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. “A work force that is both mobile and connected is becoming essential for business success,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. “That’s why we’re integrating innovative mobile technologies into all our key products, with Windows Mobile as the centerpiece.” Windows Mobile 6 delivers the ability to view e-mails in their original rich HTML format with live links to Web and SharePoint® sites, which means text and images are displayed as they would be on a PC, and are available from a corporate e-mail server such as Exchange Server 2007, from Web-based accounts such as Windows Live™ Hotmail or from a myriad of other popular service providers. Windows Mobile 6 also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides customers with a rich set of Windows Live services. For example, now through Windows Live Messenger, people can chat with more than one person at one time, express themselves through animated figures, quickly send a file or image, or record and send voice notes."



Even though Windows Mobile 6 was sort of announced officially last week, it is now really official. Microsoft has released the mandatory press release to make things official and here is the best part - "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." It's party time for the Dash users. :mrgreen: Read about the press release over here and check out the new Windows Mobile 6 Web site over here.

[Kris Kumar]

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/feb07/02-11WM6SoftwarePR.mspx

"Microsoft Corp. today unveiled Windows Mobile® 6, the newest version of its mobile software platform. By improving usability and adding support for Microsoft® Office features previously available only on PCs, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 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. “A work force that is both mobile and connected is becoming essential for business success,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. “That’s why we’re integrating innovative mobile technologies into all our key products, with Windows Mobile as the centerpiece.” Windows Mobile 6 delivers the ability to view e-mails in their original rich HTML format with live links to Web and SharePoint® sites, which means text and images are displayed as they would be on a PC, and are available from a corporate e-mail server such as Exchange Server 2007, from Web-based accounts such as Windows Live™ Hotmail or from a myriad of other popular service providers. Windows Mobile 6 also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides customers with a rich set of Windows Live services. For example, now through Windows Live Messenger, people can chat with more than one person at one time, express themselves through animated figures, quickly send a file or image, or record and send voice notes."



Even though Windows Mobile 6 was sort of announced officially last week, it is now really official. Microsoft has released the mandatory press release to make things official and here is the best part - "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." It's party time for the Dash users. :mrgreen: Read about the press release over here and check out the new Windows Mobile 6 Web site over here.

[Tim Williamson]

YAY!!!

[mbranscum]

OK....now, where is the love for the Cingular Blackjack customers!?

[Jerry Raia]

I think we have been abandoned. :cry:

[mbranscum]

Originally Posted by Jerry Raia

I think we have been abandoned. :cry:

OK Jerry...we need to start a Cingular petition! :rock on dude!:

EDIT: Interesting, look at this link. Isn't that a Blackjack up on the right with a WM6 home screen???

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx

[Jerry Raia]

You know what though, I'm ready for the next BIG thing. This is just another face lift with some extra bells and whistles. Of course it does give me an excuse to buy something new when it comes out. :mrgreen:

[Kris Kumar]

Originally Posted by Jerry Raia

You know what though, I'm ready for the next BIG thing.

Same here, but I think it will buy me some time.

Also this news is just great for current Dash owners who are happy with their phone and are not planning an upgrade in the near future. Great way to continue the 2 year contract.

[aussienick]

WOOHOO!!!! Just bought a S620 knowing it would be upgraded in the next few months! This is great, let's hope it rolls out around the other handhelds and the next upgrade we need to by a new device for is WM7!

[Pete Paxton]

YeeeHaaaw! I finally picked a phone that's gonna get an upgrade. They really need to make the upgrade available to Q and Blackjack owners as well. Two questions: does anyone know the cost? Is WM6 compatible with WinXP?

[Mike Temporale]

I hope the BlackJack gets the upgrade - I find it a better device than my Dash.

As for the upgrade just being a small thing, well... I think it's worth it. You'll have to wait for some of my more indepth articles later this week. But there's a lot of good to love in WinMo6. :mrgreen: