Features of Windows Mobile 6

I have been able to grapple some information on some new features in Windows Mobile 6.0. Before I go to the facts, let me emphasize that I’m not sure if these features are just part of a new AKU for WM5, codenamed Crossbow or simply WM6, codenamed Photon. Anyway, the upgrade should be available by January 2007.

What’s new?

This new version will contain a Language Pack, a feature that was missing in WM5 and previous versions. However, changing the language after setup will require a hard reset. WM6, will support external display available on some clamshell Smartphones. For example, if the External display shows a new message, open the phone and it will display your inbox on the main screen. This feature is customizable.
One nice feature that will please a lot is the Internet Sharing feature. Theoretically, it will allow easy sharing of internet connection with a desktop PC through either USB or a Bluetooth PAN. This feature never worked on my Eten WM5. Hopefully WM6 will handle this better.
WM6 is wizard driven. At first boot up, you’ll be able to configure basic stuffs such as date and time, password and even email accounts (POP3 and IMAP). This one will be most welcome by newbie. This will avoid a lot of fiddling with the device.
Changes have been made to text messages handling. It will now be possible to save sms to the sim card too. Sending text to multiple recipients has also improved. If sending to one recipient fails, you will know to whom it didn’t make it.
Windows Media Player will include Video Scaling, a simple equalizer and a better search tool.
That’s it for now.