One gripe Windows Mobile users have been having for years is the short upgrade times. Unlike Vista, Microsoft has been very prompt when it comes to delivery of Windows mobile upgrades. Most of the time, a new OS update comes within a year of the phone purchase. This puts off many people as they get that constant nagging feeling of using an outdated device. Very few manufacturers - like DELL and HP - offered updates for old devices. Operators almost never issued ROM upgrades for existing users, unless it is a patch release.
But this time around, the news is very encouraging. In an unprecedented move, most device vendors- including but not limited to Motorola, ETEN, HTC, Samsung and ASUS have issued official Windows Mobile 6 upgrades to customers with WM5 handsets. All the upgrades are free too! This means many of the devices now have a lifetime of atleast 3 years which is remarkable for a Windows Mobile device. This move will definitely improve loyalty and satisfaction among end customers. Kudos to the operators and device makers.
PS: Ironically, HP has not offered any WM6 upgrades to its WM5 based phones. Definitely not a happy news for iPAQ customers.
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