Microsoft updates Windows Live for Windows Mobile
It’s been long time since I used Windows Live on a mobile device, but maybe I need to revisit the service now that Microsoft has a new version for Windows Mobile. Besides, my poor, unlocked Dash is gathering dust now that Super MonkeyBall has taken over my free time.
If you already have Windows Live installed on your WinMo handheld, you’ll need to remove it first. Just check in your Remove Programs list to see if you have an older version; if so, you can dump it. Then point your mobile browser at http://wl.windowsmobile.com/ to grab the latest and greatest features:
- Synchronize Live contacts with your contacts on the device
- Synchronize your Live email (msn, hotmail, live)
- View graphics, web links and contact photos in emails
- Respond to emails with voice recordings
- Upload photos to your Windows Live Spaces
Part of the reason I’ve moved away from Windows Live in general is because it’s too PC-centric for me. Working more in the cloud and being OS-agnostic is offering me a more flexible computing experience than I previously enjoyed. But then again, I’m not averse to taking a second look at the entire Windows Live platform, so maybe you can convince me to do just that. Are you using most of the Windows Live services, including the Windows Mobile bits? What are the pros and cons in your eyes? How would you compare this to Google’s services that are formatted for the iPhone and other mobiles?
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I still use Windows Live Hotmail instead of Gmail. Larger mail storage limits last I checked, but it’s just where I’ve had my email accounts for ages, and I refuse to give up my addresses.
I still use Windows Live Messenger, because it’s the “cleanest” yet most functional messenger experience compared to AIM and Yahoo (and I have yet to meet anyone who actually uses Google Talk). The voice/video experience is the most dependable in my usage. It’s also what I use at work (well, OK, Office Communicator is technically the same thing.)
That said, I obviously use Windows Live Mobile to make use of those two services, and my Sprint Mogul comes with the version that includes Messenger.
Oh, I should also add that I’m definitely looking forward to the Windows Mobile version of Mesh.
Would love to get it on my hp, if only it could support tzones…
I tried looking for this download earlier today, explicitly for updating ping.fm and everything I have set to update from that site. What I found instead was http://mim.live.com/wlm/imsi.aspx? which is just a web-based version of the client, designed for Windows Mobile.
Hmm… that’s odd Chris. When I hit the Windows Mobile Windows Live link in my post, I get an option to download the new Live client. In fact, the screenshot showing the download links is from my browser when I hit the link. Curious: what model handset do you have and on what carrier? I just tested the link on my Dash and was able to download and install.
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Hi,
I saw your comment “Part of the reason I’ve moved away from Windows Live in general is because it’s too PC-centric for me”. My only question would be shouldn’t you apply the same logic to the iPhone and associated services which seem much too Apple focused. Their MobileMe service does not even like Windows browsers such IE 7. Just curious
Martin, that’s a great question, but I think you’ve overlooked or discounted some aspects of the iPhone. I’ve had it for a year and I don’t use it with any Apple service other than iTunes for music & now the App Store for apps. Remember, the iPhone works with PCs through iTunes for syncing with Outlook data. Plus, it now works with Exchange natively. Actually, a year ago I was using it with my hosted Microsoft Exchange server through IMAP. All of my mail on it now works with Gmail (both personal and business).
As far as MobileMe not “liking” IE7, according to Apple, it’s due to IE7 not supporting some web standards.