Company demonstrates new version of Internet Explorer Mobile with
desktop-grade Web browsing, introduces updated Windows Mobile operating
system.
LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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.
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"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.
Windows Mobile Update Drives Simpler Experience
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. Glance at and respond
to notifications such as missed calls, upcoming appointments and new
messages from the home screen as well as play music and share photos.
-- Get up and running in minutes. From setting up e-mail, a Bluetooth
headset or Wi-Fi, the new Getting Started Center makes the phone
experience intuitive and simple.
-- Save time with features adapted for the small screen. Easily flag,
delete or move groups of messages and keep track of conversations
through threaded text messaging. Zoom in on text or pictures, or view
an entire Web page at once.
-- Help keep business information protected. Support for System Center
Mobile Device Manager 2008 helps administrators manage phones similarly
to a Windows-based PC or access company data that may be behind a
firewall; and support for Exchange Server 2007 SP1 advanced mobile
policies helps businesses manage and administer security for phones
while enabling people to find, share, and use information no matter
where they are.
More information is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-
01EnterpriseMobilePR.mspx.
Industry Embraces Windows Mobile 6.1
Partners from around the globe are committed to updating or expanding
their portfolios to Windows Mobile 6.1 beginning in the second quarter of
2008, demonstrating the strong industry demand for software that delivers
one phone for all aspects of a person's life.
"AT&T customers select Windows Mobile phones because they're a fit for
their lives -- whether that's traveling the globe, managing the family's
schedule or staying in touch with colleagues," said Mike Woodward, vice
president, Business Data Service for AT&T Mobility. "We intend to update
our most popular Windows Mobile phones to offer these new capabilities that
help our customers get the most from their mobile experience where they
live and work."
Other partners include Alltel Wireless, AT&T, ASUS, HP, HTC Corp.,
i-mate, Intermec Inc., Motorola, O2, Orange, Palm Inc., Pantech, Samsung,
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, Sprint, T-Mobile USA Inc., T-Mobile
International Inc., T-Mobile Germany, TELUS, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless and
Vodafone. The following new phones and updates were announced today:
-- 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: Portege G810, Portege G910
More information about Windows Mobile 6.1 is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx; information on System
Center Mobile Device Manager, available today, can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/mobile/default.mspx.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
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