Windows Mobile 6.5 to get TellMe Voice Command integration
Windows Mobile 6.5 users will be able to say bye bye to Microsoft Voice Command and hello to TellMe when next generation Windows Mobile handsets finally hit store shelves this fall. Currently available for BlackBerry handsets via a third party application (ironically provided by Microsoft as TellMe is a subsidiary of the Redmond, WA computer giant) and also present on the Samsung Instinct, TellMe will now be integrated into upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 handsets. The new TellMe solution will feature one-button, voice-driven access to text messaging, phone dialing, traffic information, GPS data and searching via Microsoft Live search. TellMe for 6.5 will be available for free via the Windows Mobile Marketplace or as a value added feature pre-installed by carriers and handset manufacturers. Sweet!
[Via Gizmodo]
That’s very cool. Let’s see how this works out when released.
One way for Microsoft to get back into the game is to emphasize and enhance the many features that Windows Mobile already has today that the iPhone, Pre, and Android do not.
I haven’t found anything comparable to Voice Command for the iPhone. That is one feature my wife consistently says she misses after going from WinMo to iPhone.
Sounds good
Important part:
” available for free via the Windows Mobile Marketplace” because left to ” or as a value added feature pre-installed by carriers and handset manufacturers.” will not always happen, or will be for a fee.
Good stuff. Can’t wait to play with it!
I personally can’t wait for WM 6.5
I hope its great!
I had this program on my Blackberry 8820 a year or so ago and one day it just disappeared. Glad to see it’s back as it worked awesome when I had it installed on my 8820. It’s now on my Bold.