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.
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