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

[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.