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Windows Mobile 6.5 confirmed
Following the announced delay of Windows Mobile 7, an intermediary upgrade step has been confirmed. While visiting Australia for Liberation Day , Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke of the Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for next year in his roadmap. In talking about Windows Mobile 6.5, Steve ...
Download details: Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Emulator Images
microsoft.com — The Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Emulator Images package adds emulator images to Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio... 2008 that let you test applications for Windows Mobile 6.1.4, including Internet Explorer Mobile 6. For general information about writing ... (more) Download details: Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Emulator Images
Steve Ballmer Confirms Existence of Windows Mobile 6.5
Steve Ballmer Confirms Existence of Windows Mobile 6.5
pocketnow.com — The possibility of there being a Windows Mobile 6.5 fell in the "rumor" column after Motorola CEO... casually mentioned it in a conference call. Now have official word from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer that this rumor is reality. This news came as a ... (more) Steve Ballmer Confirms Existence of Windows Mobile 6.5
Microsoft's Ballmer considers using WebKit within IE
Microsoft's Ballmer considers using WebKit within IE
appleinsider.com — Addressing a developer conference in Sydney Australia, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the idea of using WebKit... as the rendering engine within its web browser was "interesting" and added "we may look at that." (more) Microsoft's Ballmer considers using WebKit within IE
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Steve Ballmer Confirms Windows Mobile 6.5 [Windows Mobile 6.5]
Gizmodo — Sure, Windows Mobile 7 is a year away, but while Steve Ballmer was busy talking smack about Android, he did manage to confirm that Windows Mobile 6.5, which Motorola leaked, is real. While he didn't go into details, he hinted at an improved UI (one can only hope) and software flow. Neowin mentions that it's also believed that 6.5 will be the first Windows Mobile release to have Zune software integration, since WM7 is taking so damn long. We could see 6.5 released in the first couple months of 2009, so maybe we'll get our first peek at CES? ...

Windows Mobile 6.5 confirmed by Steve Ballmer himself
PalmAddicts — ... Ballmer, you know what it really mean right? It means, Microsoft is trying to fill in the gap because they're pushing once again the release date of the most anticipated "iPhone-killer" OS from the software giant: Windows Mobile 7. Rumor has it, that Windows Mobile 7 is being pushed way far to 2010. We'll have more clear view about all of these in February 2009, the time Mobile World Congress 2009 is being held. Sources are from msmobiles.com, via pocketnow, via Neowin, via Gizmodo. ;-) [blogged with my Treo 750v] ...

Microsoft Confirms Windows Mobile 6.5
COGADGET — ... Mobile 6.5 upgrade. He did not give much details, but hinted that Windows Mobile 6.5 will have better User Interface and User Flow. Neowin mentions that Windows Mobile 6.5 will first have much publicized Zune integration than the much delayed Windows mobile 7. It is laso reported that Windows Mobile 6.5 is in final stages and will out by first quarter of 2009. While Windows Mobile 7 release date is not specified but internal sources say it wont come by first half of 2010. [Via Neowin]

It’s Official: Windows Mobile 6.5 Confirmed
GadgetReview — Windows Mobile 6.5 was confirmed by Steve Balmer himself. No specifics but he hinted that the upgrade will include an improved interface, flow to the software, and possible Zune software integration. Expect a possible 2009 Q1 release. [Neowin.net] ...

Try Facebook for Windows Mobile
Mashable! — ... on Facebook are reporting success with the application. As for when Windows Mobile 6.5 and the native Facebook app might be available for general release, speculation late last year had a launch date of Q1 2009, which means it could be out shortly. ...

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