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First Windows Mobile 6.5 devices coming in Q3 2009?
First Windows Mobile 6.5 devices coming in Q3 2009?
You’ve probably heard a rumor (which is likely true) that Microsoft ( NSDQ: MSFT ) will officially announce the latest version of its mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.5 , during the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. However, “announcement” ...
Microsoft set to unveil MobileMe competitor next month
Microsoft set to unveil MobileMe competitor next month
neowin.net — Microsoft is planning to unveil three new mobile services at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona... next month. The software giant is aiming to move your mobile data into the cloud and rival Apple's MobileMe service. Microsoft announced the ... (more) Microsoft set to unveil MobileMe competitor next month
Microsoft expected to deliver Windows Mobile 6.5 OS to handset makers in mid-2009, say sources
digitimes.com — Microsoft is expected to start delivering its Windows Mobile 6.5 OS (operating system) to handset makers in... mid-2009 following the expected debut of the new mobile OS in the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, according to sources at ... (more) Microsoft expected to deliver Windows Mobile 6.5 OS to ...
Windows Mobile 6.5 Alpha
Windows Mobile 6.5 Alpha
exedamobile.com — 22-Jan-09 - To demonstrate just how friendly to developers exeda is, CompuLab software team brought-up Windows Mobile... 6.5 Alpha on exeda the same day it was released. Site is under construction Site is under construction (more) Windows Mobile 6.5 Alpha
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Windows Mobile 6.5 May Launch Q3 2009, Beta ROMs Leaked Now [Windows Mobile]
Gizmodo — ... claims that Microsoft plans to ship its Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone OS to handset makers mid-year, which leads to a Q3 2009 public launch of phones actually running the updated system. They also claim, quite reasonably, that although some manufacturers will have phones out by Q3, most will see Q4 or later releases, seeing as many cellphone operators (Sprint, Verizon) require customization and app development on smartphone platforms. [Digitimes via Into Mobile] If you really want to taste Windows Mobile 6.5 now, the guys on XDA ...

First Windows Mobile 6.5 enabled gadgets could be coming by mid 2009
Newlaunches.com — ... Windows Mobile 6.1 was created to hold over customers for Windows Mobile 7.0, which may have been delayed. Windows Mobile 7.0 is thought to be a major operating system upgrade to help Microsoft bring its user interface up to date and be more competitive with competition that is more recent. Source

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