HTC releases Windows Mobile 6 device update stragety

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

HTC have released their 'Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade Strategy Statement'.

What this details is which HTC branded devices will get the Windows Mobile 6 treatment, but doesn't reflect which carrier branded devices will be updated.

Their statement...

Windows Mobile 6: upgrade strategy statement

Microsoft recently unveiled Windows Mobile® 6, which offers improved usability and more PC-like functionality than previously available. Enhancements include the ability to view emails in rich HTML format, and to manage emails quickly and easily through new shortcuts and new calendar views.

The HTC S710 is one of the first Windows Mobile® 6 devices to ship, and will be followed by a range of products based on the new operating system in the coming months.

HTC is also offering WM6 upgrades for the most popular devices in its current range. This includes recently launched “messaging” products, which will enjoy the greatest benefits of Windows Mobile 6, such as the HTC Advantage, the HTC TyTN, the HTC S620, and the HTC P4350. The upgrade will also be available for the award-winning HTC P3300, plus some of our operator-branded devices. The upgrades will be rolled out from June, in line with our operator partners’ strategies.

You’ll be able to find the latest releases as they’re made available at: http://downloads.europe.htc.com

The stated strategy of concentrating on updating messaging devices makes sense, as the messaging functionality is the biggest change in Windows Mobile 6, however updating the P3300 and not the P3600 is sure to upset owners of that device.

It sounds as though operators could be issuing updates come June too, with the enticing statement 'in line with our operator partners’ strategies'. Regardless, any upgrades at all are good news, and HTC are to be largely commended for offering Windows Mobile 6 for such a wide range of devices.

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[Guest Electronic Punk]

They also missed the MTeor - isn't it more powerful than the vox? (dunno?)