First Take: Windows Mobile 6 revealed

Communications Manager

Mobile communications are managed from a single interface.

Applications on a Standard device, page 1

The icons underwent a paint job and change when you select each one.

Applications on a Standard device, page 2

Internet Sharing brings together settings that were partially hidden before.

Applications on a Standard device, page 3

Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Windows Marketplace are new features of Windows Mobile 6.

Applications on a Standard device, page 4

Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Update, and Word Mobile are new applications we see on the Smartphone.

IE Mobile has a new Home page

Your Favorites and History join Live Search on a new Home page.

Look what appears on your Home page

Your Favorites and History now appear instantly as hyperlinks in Internet Explorer Mobile.

Much improved call management

The Contact card gives you valuable and quick information on your calls.

Find out all the details on your last call

I can see how much time I spent listening to my voicemail and at what time I checked it too.

New vibrate options

The Phone functionality is much improved and the new vibration modes are very cool.

Cool Calendar ribbon

Check when you have availability at a glance.

Better Tasks application on a Standard device

You can now create and edit Tasks on a Standard device.

Windows Update

Available in case updates are released.

Windows Live display

A Windows Live main interface on WM 6.

Settings in Windows Live

There are plenty of personalization options in Windows Live.

Windows Live on the Home screen

Options are available to integrate Live into your Home screen.

Live Messenger interface

Options when chatting.

Hurray, we have emoticons!

File support in Live Messenger

A full blown Messenger client is now available.

Chat with buddies too

You can have a group chat if you want with Live Messenger.

Full screen Excel Mobile

Can you name all the Presidents?

Excel Mobile view menu

Editing in Excel Mobile

Several basic editing tools are available.

Viewing in PowerPoint Mobile

Menu in PowerPoint Mobile

PowerPoint Mobile options

Viewing in Word Mobile

View menu in Word Mobile

Editing in Word Mobile

A few editing tools are available for you in Word Mobile.

Zooming in Word Mobile

Check out the Delete soft key

Mail management is made a bit easier with Windows Mobile 6.

Shortcuts available in Messaging

Press and hold 0 to access these shortcuts.