Windows Mobile 6 Update Released for the AT&T Treo 750

After a long wait, Palm has made a Windows Mobile 6 update available for the AT&T Treo 750 smartphone. Windows Mobile 6 brings increased functionality, enhanced user interface and strengthened security and performance to the Treo 750 as well as a new HSDPA capability, allowing for faster data-download and Internet access on the device.

The update is available today as a free download for existing Treo 750 smartphone customers.

"The enhanced security and productivity tools available in Windows Mobile 6 will allow people to be more productive with their Treo smartphones," said Tim McDonough, senior director of product management at Microsoft Corp. "The Windows Mobile 6 support of storage card data encryption, combined with the ability for IT departments to wipe data remotely if a device is lost, gives businesses the confidence to use Treos to accomplish critical business tasks."

Windows Mobile 6 combined with Exchange Server 2007 support is available out of the box and delivers a wide range of enhanced features, including the following:

• Microsoft Direct Push Technology connection to email, calendar, contacts and tasks
• Email enhancements such as HTML-formatted email messages
• Ability to set an out-of-office message from the Treo smartphone
• Mini-SD storage card encryption, password and PIN improvements, and remote data wipe
• Ability to search for email messages on the Exchange server
• Meeting request and scheduling conflict improvements;
• Improved Calendar with Day-at-a-Glance bar.
• Windows Vista compatibility
• Voice Command via Bluetooth wireless technology
• AT&T Cellular Video
• USB cable charging

The Treo 750 Updater is designed for the Palm Treo 750 running on the AT&T network and will update the smartphone’s software to the latest release, version 2.25.

In addition to the WM6 update news, Palm is now offering a Unlocked version of the Treo 750 preloaded with WM6 for $549.00 USD from the Palm.com store.