WM 6.1 news (and it's good news!)

[Malatesta]

Originally Posted by kyppcgeek

OK I have to point out that this is not the WM6 that is on our PPC or XV6700/6800.

This release is strictly for smartphone devices.

You should really do some more research before saying such things.

WM 6.1 is not just a UI overhaul but adds something much more significant for business and IT (albeit not consumer): Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008

In fact, the Treo 750 (who just got WM6) will be getting this update in mid-2008.

The big question is what, if any, changes are there to WM6.1 Pro. That is not yet known. To put it another way: there are a lot more questions than answers right now about WM 6.1.

[lawsofpower48]

i would love to get this on my ppc6700 once the kitchen comes out!

[BOO B)]

video on 6.1 HERE: http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/...o-walkthrough/

[Malatesta]

Originally Posted by bootheresa

video on 6.1 HERE: http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/...o-walkthrough/

Nice to see it in action, looks nice.

The new PIE looks like Deepfish and PIE combined...good idea.

However, BGR's video production....

[saqer]

I'm glad M$ is finally realizing they're being challenged by google and apple and stepping up to the plate. Perhaps this update will certainly hold some promise for WM users. Personally, and not too seem like a cynic or anything, it just seems to be an over-hype. Apart from the threaded sms, the better browser and new gui what else does it have to offer? Will this change compatibility with WM5 apps?

[Malatesta]

Originally Posted by saqer

I'm glad M$ is finally realizing they're being challenged by google and apple and stepping up to the plate. Perhaps this update will certainly hold some promise for WM users. Personally, and not too seem like a cynic or anything, it just seems to be an over-hype. Apart from the threaded sms, the better browser and new gui what else does it have to offer? Will this change compatibility with WM5 apps?

Well, we haven't seen the PPC version yet, so who knows what if any changes are there...

Regardless, understand: WM is first and foremost a corporate/enterprise mobile OS. WM6 aka "Crossbow" was called that because MS was "taking aim at RIM"--that should tell you the focus of the OS right there.

Sure, WM can be made more consumer-friendly, but a lot of times it feels somewhat forced...and it is. MS allows this because they want to sell licenses to anyone, even Apple. If the OEMs want to make a Q9m like on Verizon, go ahead. HTC wants the "Touch", knock yourself out. But ultimately, it's still an enterprise device.

For "other changes" see my post above. Once again, those are HUGE changes and HUGE options for IT, but as a straight up consumer, it's not.

[KMyers]

Originally Posted by borealcool

Looks like BoyGenius got their hands on a device and are spilling the beans with lots of screenshots

Kewl, Gotta love new things

[PPCFreek21]

Screen shots in the link below

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/galle...=1#picture_nav

Is this going to be available for the mogul when its released, and if not will you guys be able to create roms with this new OS to install it. I read in an article that its up to the carrier but i'm not sure...

[divedr]

Looks interesting, very flashy but is it robust and stable? Glitz is nice but stability is very important too! From what I understand EVDO Rev A and GPS functionality require WM 6.1 and that is due out 2008 first quarter! Sprint has promised these will work on the 6800 so keep your fingers crossed.

[APOLAUF]

Originally Posted by divedr

From what I understand EVDO Rev A and GPS functionality require WM 6.1 and that is due out 2008 first quarter!

While it'd be nice, the GPS part is most likely not true; the Kaiser(Tilt) runs WM6.0 and has integrated GPS, works just fine, as does the Moto Q9C. Rev. A requires WM6, but I don't think it requires 6.1 either. It'd be nice if we got the OS, but honestly, we may not even have enough RAM to run it.