At CTIA Wireless 2008, Robbie Bach unveiled new features for an update to Windows Mobile, which includes enhanced features for socializing like threaded text messaging and features for simpler navigation. He also announced Microsoft’s plans to bring desktop-grade Web browsing experience to the Windows Mobile phone with an upcoming version of Internet Explorer Mobile.
Updates and new phones are expected to be available beginning in the second quarter of 2008. IE Mobile will be available to mobile phone partners in the third quarter of 2008 with the first Windows Mobile phones using the new version to be available by the end of 2008.
For Windows Mobile phones used in businesses, System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 is now available.
The Microsoft Mobile Services Plan (MMSP) was also announced today in partnership with AT&T, O2, Orange, TaTa Teleservices Ltd. and Verizon Wireless. The plan will help businesses with:
• Securing Windows Mobile phones with the same ease and flexibility as Windows-based PCs and providing access to information behind a company’s firewall.
• Helping businesses meet their mobile device management needs through mobile operators with the MMSP.
• Managing and securing phones with Exchange Server 2007 SP1 advanced mobile policies while enabling people to find, share, and use information no matter where they are
View: Microsoft Press Release
Updates and new phones are expected to be available beginning in the second quarter of 2008. IE Mobile will be available to mobile phone partners in the third quarter of 2008 with the first Windows Mobile phones using the new version to be available by the end of 2008.
For Windows Mobile phones used in businesses, System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 is now available.
The Microsoft Mobile Services Plan (MMSP) was also announced today in partnership with AT&T, O2, Orange, TaTa Teleservices Ltd. and Verizon Wireless. The plan will help businesses with:
• Securing Windows Mobile phones with the same ease and flexibility as Windows-based PCs and providing access to information behind a company’s firewall.
• Helping businesses meet their mobile device management needs through mobile operators with the MMSP.
• Managing and securing phones with Exchange Server 2007 SP1 advanced mobile policies while enabling people to find, share, and use information no matter where they are
View: Microsoft Press Release
Huh? Almost every phone I've seen lately in the USA that isn't low end is running Symbian OS on it... except for the iPhone and WM Phones
WM7 will have a huge UI overhaul..and cant wait for that fish screensaver (water rings when you touch the screen, as if you touch the real water)!! (orginally available for Microsoft Surface!!
and as NeoFlye said about mobility anytime I can even see that using WM6 where all of the contacts on messenger are updated on the phone so have one contact list with phone numbers on the cell and im'g on the PC or anywhere else then transfering to your TV at home (I use a dedicated Media Center for the home theater)
I can see the start of having access to your media anywhere also prob in the next 5 years you will have access to all your music, movies and recorded TV on all the devices that MS has software on Zune, Xbox, Media Center, PC's and Windows Mobile Phones also if you have guest access on another persons device
Last edited by winrez on 02 Apr 2008 - 05:10
The new home screen is ok but not that useful for power users anyways. If you need real UI enhancements then go try the SPB Shell v2. Works like a charm.
you dont need your phone manufacturer to release the rom, there are far better rom alternatives out there.
i like the threaded SMS and the new home screen.
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