Windows Mobile Louisville

The Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade is now available for the Samsung i760.  WM 6.1 include enhancements such as an improved version of Internet Explorer, threaded SMS messages, and support for YouTube videos.

Hmmm - I guess Samsung added that nifty YouTube feature - it wasn’t included in the Sprint Mogul/Touch ROM upgrades..!

The ROM update is available here.
 

SOURCE: Sarah Perez over at on10.net

Windows Mobile 6.1  brings tons of new features and improvements which you are sure to love. But in case you missed the details, here are the ten best new things that this new mobile OS brings:

1. Redesigned home screen - the improved home screen displays notifications of the phone of missed calls, upcoming appointments, and new messages at a glance
2. Built-in Task Manager
3. Threaded SMS - threaded text messages make it easy to follow the conversation
4. Ability to Select Multiple Emails at Once
5. Copy & Paste Support for Non-Touchscreen Devices
6. Improved Windows Live Integration - like new Live Search features built-in
7. New Getting Started Center - the new Getting Started Center makes it easier to set up email, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi by walking you through the steps involved via a wizard.
8. Faster Bluetooth Setup - For Bluetooth headsets, the passcode entry process is bypassed - the system automatically enters the manufacturer’s default passcodes-usually 0000 or 1234 - and automatically connect to the headset.
9. Improved Performance and Battery Life
10. Support for System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 - OK, maybe this one is for your IT guy to love, but this server software server software lets enterprises remotely manage and secure Windows Mobile phones like they do with laptops

In partnership with Microsoft and key mobile operator partners, HTC will continue to extend the functionality of many current HTC devices both in the United States and abroad by providing Windows Mobile 6.1 updates. Windows Mobile 6.1, an update to Windows Mobile 6, provides new timesaving features, easier phone navigation and management, stronger security safeguards, and support for Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008. Some of HTC’s most popular smartphones including the Touch by HTC and Mogul by HTC from Sprint, AT&T Tilt, Alltel Wireless’ HTC Touch and PPC6800, and the HTC TyTN II, will be among the first of many devices available for a Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade.

Supporting existing customers and enhancing their experiences continues to be a focus for HTC; Sprint and HTC recently provided an update for the popular Mogul by HTC, making it the industry’s first EV-DO Rev. A-capable handset while also enabling additional GPS functionality.

“Windows Mobile enhances people’s lives by providing them with an experience that keeps them close to what’s important to them — anywhere, anytime,” said John O’Rourke, general manager of the Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft. “HTC has a history of providing a great selection of popular Windows Mobile phones, and we are pleased to bring the latest in software to a range of its products around the world.”

Yes, I know this is over a week old, but it’s been kinda hectic around here lately, so I’m getting caught up on some posts: 

Microsoft Unveils Smartphone Advancements to Improve Ability to Work and Play with One Phone

Company demonstrates new version of Internet Explorer Mobile with desktop-grade Web browsing, introduces updated Windows Mobile operating system.

Windows Mobile is improving smartphones to better meet people’s rapidly expanding work and personal needs, Microsoft Corp. today announced. At CTIA Wireless 2008, the company unveiled the newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile, which adds desktop-grade Web browsing to Windows Mobile phones. In addition, Microsoft announced Windows Mobile 6.1, an update for its Windows Mobile software that includes new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and increased security safeguards.

“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,” said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. “The innovations we’ve added to our Windows Mobile software ultimately make it easier to manage your world.”
 
“Microsoft is taking the necessary steps to broaden its consumer appeal while also addressing the complex mobile needs of the enterprise,” said Ben Bajarin, analyst with Creative Strategies. “Internet Explorer Mobile and Windows Mobile 6.1 demonstrate Microsoft’s ability to harness its technologies to bring tangible innovations and benefits to customers and partners.”

Updated Internet Explorer Mobile Brings the Quality of Desktop Web Browsing to Phones

The new version of Internet Explorer Mobile adds the ability to easily view full-screen Web pages and multimedia on the Web with a smartphone. By 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 gives people a rich mobile Internet experience. The update will be available to mobile phone partners in the third quarter of 2008, with the first Windows Mobile phones using the new version expected to be available by the end of 2008. (more…)