The new mobile operating system from Microsoft raises some questions. In an interview with TecChannel Microsoft explains how it is with compatibility and upgrades, and when the first units are planned.
Windows Mobile 6.5 was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2009 personally from Steve Ballmer. Microsoft has released its mobile version of Windows significantly revised, especially the graphical user interface received new features and a new controller. According to Ballmer wants to address with the new operating system also enhances the end users. During the press conference was left open, however, the extent to which companies have to change, and what changes will bring Windows Mobile 6.5 for them.
In an interview with attempted TecChannel Aaron Woodman, director of Consumer Experience with Microsoft Windows Mobile, bringing more light into the matter. First things first: Under the graphical user interface will change little, applications for Windows Mobile 6 and Windows Mobile 6.1 should also work on the new devices. Only with widgets that use the Home screen, adjustments are likely due, Woodman against TecChannel. The same applies to the manageability and compatibility with systems such as System Center Mobile Device Manager. As usual, the new smartphone will be managed as well as PCs or notebooks.
Another innovation is the new version of mobile Internet Explorer. This is now much more deeply rooted in the system and uses components of the desktop version. That also means that older versions of Windows Mobile will receive an update.
Among the new services include synchronization solution angeküdigten MyPhone. Microsoft has designed the service so that MyPhone detects when the smartphone is paired with an Exchange account. If so, synchronized MyPhone no data that were already aligned with the Exchange server.
The first devices running Windows Mobile 6.5 expected Woodman for the fourth quarter of 2009. Currently, the operating system of mobile phone providers are certified. There remains the question of upgrading. Whether that current smartphone on Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade depends on the manufacturer and from the providers. For example, HTC has already announced upgrades for the upcoming smartphone HTC Touch Pro 2 and the HTC Touch Diamond
