Threaded SMS is here at last!
Windows Mobile 6.1 has been floating around the deepest corners of the interweb for a while already, but today, Microsoft decided to make official the update to its Windows Mobile software.
Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft, said:
"People want a single phone that’s flexible enough to meet their needs throughout their day, whether it’s connecting to work or your everyday life. The innovations we’ve added to our Windows Mobile software ultimately make it easier to manage your world."
With that aside however, Windows Mobile 6.1 is essentially just a small upgrade. If you're looking for a huge overhaul, you'll be left waiting for Windows Mobile 7.
What Windows Mobile 6.1 does bring to the table is a new IE6-based version of Internet Explorer Mobile, support for H.264, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight. There's a revamped Getting Started Centre for those new to Windows Mobile and at long long last, threaded text messaging.
Microsoft states that the mobile operators and device manufacturers now offering the 6.1 upgrade are as follows:
Mobile operators:
- Alltel Wireless: HTC PPC6800, HTC Touch
- AT&T: Samsung BlackJack II, MOTO Q 9h global, Pantech duo, AT&T Tilt by HTC
- Sprint: A new Palm Treo and updates for the Mogul by HTC, Touch by HTC, MOTO Q 9c, Samsung ACE
- T-Mobile International: T-Mobile MDA Ameo 16 GB, T-Mobile MDA compact IV
Device makers:
- ASUS: New phones including the P320, ZX1, P560, M536 and updates for the P527, P750, M930
- HTC: A new Touch Dual for the U.S. and updates for the AT&T Tilt, Touch by HTC, Mogul by HTC from Sprint, TyTN II
- i-mate: 8502, 9502, 8150, 6150
- Intermec: CN3
- Motorola: MOTO Q 9c, MOTO Q 9h global, MC70, MC9000
- Pantech: Pantech duo
- Samsung: BlackJack II
- Toshiba: Portégé G810,Portégé G910
Official press release: Microsoft Unveils Smartphone Advancements to Improve Ability to Work and Play With One Phone
Official product page: Microsoft.com/WindowsMobile
