Following HTC's earlier commitment to provide Windows Mobile 6 upgrades for some of the latest Windows Mobile smartphones, now also Dopod International announced its Windows Mobile 6 upgrade roadmap. This includes support for existing users of 838Pro (HTC Hermes), D810 (HTC Trinity), P800W (HTC Artemis) and the recently launched U1000 (HTC Athena) to migrate from the Windows Mobile 5 operating system to an improved platform, Windows Mobile 6. This can be done for free and is applicable to all current owners of these devices.
From July 2007, Dopod will offer current users of these devices a free download of the upgrade code which will enable users of these devices, currently running on Windows Mobile 5, to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.

"This upgrade from Windows Mobile 5 to Windows Mobile 6 will enable our users of 838Pro, D810, P800W and U1000 to enjoy improved usability, and for our business users to better manage their business information which is based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. This will also allow our customers to continue to stay connected through our innovative and powerful products," said Jack Tong, CEO of Dopod International Corp.

All upcoming devices will continue to reinforce Dopod International's commitment to let users to truly Enjoy Mobility and will continue to cater to the demands of consumers looking for powerful yet stylish devices to enhance their mobile lifestyle.

Most interesting is the fact, that - contrary to HTC (and T-Mobile) - Dopod is not planning a Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the C720W (HTC Excalibur) but - and here comes the news - the D810 (aka HTC Trinity aka HTC P3600) is announced to get an upgrade which HTC left! So it looks like there might be a minimal chance for other HTC Trinity users to get the awaited upgrade as well!

Cheers ~ Arne