In conjunction with the announcement of Windows Mobile 6.5, it appears the Live team has also updated the Live client for Windows Mobile.
Well folks, it's been almost 9 months since our last update here and while we've been silent, we haven't been still. Behind the scenes we've been working our fingers to the bone to bring you a completely new client full of updates, fixes, and new features!
Those of you that use Windows Live on your PC have likely noticed the evolution of the service over the past 6-9 months, especially the updates to http://home.live.com. Things like the "What's new" feed and photos integration has created a very rich sharing and communication experience with your network. I'm proud to announce that with this new version of our product we're bringing that experience to your mobile device in an engaging way optimized for mobile consumption.
And now...drum roll please...announcing...
Windows Live for Windows® phone!
I’ll be installing later today but my primary hesitation is that they removed Messenger from the client, and that’s one of the primary functions I use. Did they add it back? Will the carriers allow it? We’ll see. What’s changed?
- Windows Live Home - an entirely new feature!
- View you and your friends "What's new" feed from Windows Live and other major 3rd party social networking sites.
- View Windows Live photos and comment
- Upload photos to Windows Live and other 3rd party sites through integration with the new My Phone client
- View your Windows Live people
- Update your status and accept network invitations from others
- Improvements and Updates like
- Entirely new launcher screen
- Significant touch investments that shine with new Windows Mobile 6.5 devices
- Bing search integration
- Abuse reporting
- Automatic uninstall of previous versions
- Virtual memory improvement and reduced installation file size through client refactoring
Jump out to http://wl.windowsmobile.com and find out for yourself.
You’ve heard the rumor, now it’s official…but can you upgrade? The biggest disappointment is unfortunately, most of us won’t be able to upgrade. Word on the street is that Microsoft is trying to set higher standards with OEM’s for a minimum level of specs you need to meet for running the OS. Will it help? Who knows…but I can tell you that the Windows Mobile 6.5 phones I’ve tested are a considerable improvement in speed, performance and operability.
So, what does Microsoft say at this point? Selections are limited…some of the phones aren’t even available from the carriers yet (Omnia 2 and Touch Pro 2).
You can watch the updates here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/meet/wm65-upgrade.mspx
You know I’ll be watching…