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 Ballmer did not go in to specifics but did hint at an improvement in the interface and flow of the software. It is believed, however, that this will be the first release to contain the reported Zune software integration instead of the much delayed Windows Mobile 7 release.
Though there was no specific date given for Windows Mobile 7, it was believed to be scheduled for as late as the third quarter of 2010, two years away.
Sources close to Microsoft have indicated to Neowin that Windows Mobile 6.5 is currently being readied for device partners who should receive copies within the next month. It's possible that 6.5 could be ready in 2009 Q1.
Source: Neowin.net
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launch mayb sooner rather than later
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=2539
May 11 is the opening day of Microsoft’s TechEd 2009 conference in Los Angeles. From an April 6 post to the Windows Mobile Team blog:
“Stephanie Ferguson, GM (General Manager) of Business Experiences at Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business is going to deliver the kick off launch presentation of Windows Mobile 6.5 on Monday, May 11th at 1:00PM – 2:15PM. This Tech Ed 2009 session focuses on one of the biggest launches in the history of Windows Mobile – Windows Mobile 6.5. It is targeted at both IT Professionals and Developers, with a cool demo and an outline of great stuff to come. Be sure to join us as we are giving away 5 Samsung Blackjack II’s!”
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alas ... it's micro shaft... i'm not gonna hold my breath
i think its showtime
i don't think so
i don't think that microsoft will come with somwthing big this may
are there any news for official X1 WM6.5 rom?
That's not new news, that's old news
Two days ago, Neowin entertained the posibility of the HTC HD2 getting a Windows Phone 7 Series upgrade. However, Microsoft has officially shot this down. Pocket-lint has received word from Microsoft's Oded Ran that there are no plans to upgrade the HD2. Not only that, but even devices made from here onward that meet WP7S requirements won't necessarily be upgraded either. However, all phones that come with WP7S loaded will be able to receive future OS upgrades.
"We've received many questions about the upgradability of HTC HD2 and we currently do not have plans to update the HTC HD2 to Windows Phone 7 Series... For Windows Phone 7 Series we are enforcing a strict set of hardware requirements to ensure a consistently great experience for end-users and developers... we cannot confirm that Windows Mobile 6.5 phones that satisfy those requirements will be upgradeable”
Ron, who is the head of consumer marketing, continued to stress the role Windows Mobile 6.5 (aka Starter Edition) as being an integral part of the Windows Mobile lineup. More WinMo 6.5 phones are expected to ship in the coming months.
"Windows Mobile 6.5 represents a significant part of the portfolio family that is Windows Phones. With over 50 phones available around the world today, it offers customers the freedom to choose from among the widest selection of device form factors and price points."
Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-confirms-no-windows-phone-7-for-hd2-other-upgrade-details
Thanks, but did you not see my thread about this already 16 pages strong in this very forum???
Couldn't you just post this in one of the thousands threads we have in regards to this same topic?
Can a Mod close this please and request the information copied into an already substantial thread?
Thanks.
I just read an interesting email that I got from Windows IT Pro and there is a very interesting comment in the article about the Windows Phone 7 update.
"Microsoft needs to complete rolling out a "pre-update," or what Microsoft now calls the February update, to Windows Phone users. And that process has begun anew after a problem with Samsung devices was found, halting the download."
"We plan to resume rolling out the February update to Samsung phones," Microsoft's Michael Stroh wrote on the official Windows Phone Blog. "Meanwhile, we're continuing to dispatch the update to other Windows Phone models.
It looks like the Galaxy S line isn't the only Samsung phones with update issues....
At CES 2012, Microsoft officially announced that next version of Windows to be called Windows 8. Yesterday Microsoft officially Microsoft Unveiled Windows 8 Logo Windows 8 logo. Here in this article we will cover detailed post on Windows 8 release date which will be constantly updated.
Microsoft Windows 8 has been generated a lot of buzz in cyber space. Microsoft has been constantly working adding new features to next version of Windows to make it better. One of the major improvement in Windows 8 is said to be its new impressive UI, Metro UI.
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Dudes, 29th February is the date of the first ConsumerPreview.
Windows 8 Consumer preview will be released tomorrow 3PM GMT,
The build being released is 8250.0.winmain_win8beta.120217-1520 incase anyone wanted to know.
waiting windows 8
lookes like Windows Phone 7
Windows 7 is still a strong OS, a few improvements here and there would be nice, but Windows 8 isn't needed yet, especially since it's aimed at touch input machines which still aren't cheap enough the average household.
If it ain't broke, Don't fix it Micro$oft!
Polish that hideous abortion you call MetroUI for another 12 months otherwise it's going to be another Windows *gulp* Vista.....(swallows vomit)
/rant over
Crikey
waiting windows 8 lol
but like Crikey83 said "Windows 7 is still a strong OS"
we waiting too much time for this win 8
Only a few hours away....only thing is, I'll be in bed when the links are released...will have to download it tomorrow instead
Most of us bought Windows 8.1 phone hoping for good hardware, some dedicated apps (Here Maps, Lumia suite) and a promise of a free upgrade to Windows 10.
Microsoft failed to upgrade the devices to W10M, pushes a lot of bloatware, deletes apps of your device without your consent (Lumia Camera), and now it's not updating Skype for Windows Phone 8 users. In the meantime, it's providing constant updates and new apps to iOS and Android.
So why is Microsoft hating us? Should we respond back with a class action suit?
Thread cleaned. If you can't post without being disrespectful then don't post at all.
Lol I'm gonna have to disagree with you. If your phone was released with 8.0, there are exploits available that allow you to make edits to the registry. This means any 8.0 device can get to Windows 10 through the Insider Program, even non-Lumias. They aren't pushing the updates directly to stock Windows 8 devices because doing so would require cooperation from the Mobile Operator (which is no longer necessary in Windows 10). Even though they haven't explicitly stated so, this is one of the main reasons the Insider Program exists; to allow legacy devices to update to Windows 10 for free, without cooperation from the Mobile Operator.
And then, once you're on Windows 10, you're offered more freedom than on any other operating system (without unofficial jailbreaks/roots, that is). Getting a "jailbreak" for sideloading apps is an option built into the settings for every device running Windows 10. Microsoft has jumped through more hoops to support older devices than Google does for Android or Apple does for iOS. Don't be so naive.
Regarding the Skype thing, keep in mind that Microsoft's apps on other platforms (iOS and Android) require a relatively new version of the OS... You can't run Microsoft Word on a 2nd Generation iPhone or on a Android device running Jelly Bean... By terminating support for older software (which they do on ALL platforms), it allows them to focus on better implementation of the features that are available in newer software.
Here is the "new, intelligent camera app" from Microsoft for your iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1127910488
and "What’s New in Skype 1.3 for Linux" https://community.skype.com/t5/Linux/What-s-New-in-Skype-1-3-for-Linux-Alpha/td-p/4444623
and for Windows Phone users "You can no longer get Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported devices" (Lumia 520, 525, 620, 630, 635 (512 MB), 720, 820, 920, 925, 1020, 1320, ...) http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...e/warning-dont-wdrt-devices-eligable-t3426830 for no reason, just because Microsoft hates us.
Microsoft to Lay Off 2,850 People
In 2015, Microsoft laid off 7,800 people. This May, Microsoft announced it would lay off another 1,850 employees, mostly people who worked for Nokia, which Microsoft acquired in 2013. In its quarterly 10-K report recently filed to the SEC, Microsoft announced yet another batch layoffs: “In addition to the elimination of 1,850 positions that were announced in May 2016, approximately 2,850 roles globally will be reduced during the year.” This new round of layoffs will be mostly from the phone division as the company restructures.
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http://gizmodo.com/microsoft-to-lay-off-2-850-people-1784490535 http://www.recode.net/2016/7/28/12319010/microsoft-cutting-more-phone-jobs
Without people, there is no windows phone.
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Yeah, Windows Phone no longer exists as a maintained OS. But we have Windows 10, and still, even if they say that the old phones are not supported, you can change registry values and get insider builds
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Maybe you could help with a guide for those who can't succeed in getting insider builds http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...bile/howto-install-windows-10-phones-t3030105