Windows Mobile 6.1 official, new version of IE Mobile gets H.264, Flash

Windowsmobile61Not that this wasn’t expected, but Microsoft officially outed Windows Mobile 6.1 today in conjunction with CTIA. Here’s the initial listing of what devices will be getting the upgrade treatment:

  • Alltel’s PPC6800 and HTC Touch
  • AT&T’s Blackjack II, MOTO Q 9h Global, Pantech Duo and Tilt
  • Sprint’s “new Palm Treo” (which I assume to be the 800w), Mogul, Mogul, Touch, MOTO Q 9c and ACE
  • T-Mobile’s MDA Ameo 16 GB and MDA Compact IV
  • Verizon Wireless: None mentioned. Can you hear me now?

More importantly in the press release is news on the next version of Internet Explorer Mobile, due out by year end:

“The new version of Internet Explorer Mobile adds the ability to easily view full-screen Web pages and multimedia on the Web with a smartphone. By taking advantage of Internet Explorer 6 technologies and supporting established and upcoming industry standards such as H.264, Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight, the updated Internet Explorer Mobile gives people a rich mobile Internet experience.”

Silverlight was expected, but H.264 and Adobe Flash? Interesting… I’m surprised to see support for both Silverlight and Flash, but I think it’s a good move from a consumer point of view.

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