Microsoft unveils Smartphone advancements
ConvergenceAsia staff
02/04/2008

Microsoft has unveiled Windows Mobile 6.1, the company's latest mobile operating system at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas. Windows Mobile 6.1, an updated Windows Mobile software, includes new time-saving features, easier phone navigation and management, and increased security safeguards.

Microsoft has also announced the newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile, which adds desktop-grade Web browsing to Windows Mobile phones.

“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.”

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.

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.

In addition, if coupled with System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 or Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Windows Mobile 6.1 provides the best experience for IT professionals to manage mobile phones for businesses.

Windows Mobile 6.1 will help people get more from their phones by bringing updates to what they care about most. With Windows Mobile 6.1 users will be able to accomplish the following:
- Stay up to date and share from a single location.
- Get up and running in minutes.
- Save time with features adapted for the small screen.
- Help keep business information protected.

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