Mobile-Review put out a review of the upcoming version of Microsoft’s “smartphone” Operative System. Unfortunately, they weren’t too impressed with it. Although it does pack quite a few new features, it’s mostly a new “skin” over Windows Mobile 5, and an average “new features” list.

• Revamped outlook, refined icons;
• Totally re-mastered sound theme;
• Increased interface speed;
• Bundled IP-telephony (VoIP, SIP standard);
• Smart Dial 2.0, fast search through contacts, call history; removable on-screen virtual keyboard;
• Any tune can be assigned to any event;
• Support for shortcuts in Outlook Mobile;
• Full-fledged meetings arrangement system;
• Support for HTML in messages;
• Smart Filter – handy and fast search through messages;
• Numerous MS Exchange 2007-tailored changes;
• Integration with Windows Live online-services;
• Marketplace – purchase, download, and install  directly from the device;
• Encryption – bundled memory card encryption

So if your PDA runs Windows Mobile 5, don’t be in a hurry to upgrade to this version. I wonder how Microsoft will react next year after Apple releases it’s first cellphone.

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