Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard Sneak Peek

Well, it's not as exciting as the October rumors, but Boy Genius's sneak peek of Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard does look to offer some modest interface tweaks, as well as some much-needed upgrades to the core OS.

You can check out the screenshot gallery here (there are 100 shots in total).

Key upgrades include:

• A redesigned home screen that gives you easier access to commonly used phone/text features
• The ability to cut and paste (currently relegated to the Windows Mobile Professional edition only)
• SMS messages can now appear as threaded conversations
• Internet Explorer offers zoom features as well as the ability to set a home page

Sure, none of it is earth-sharking (and much is present in the Pro version of Windows Mobile already), but it's a nice set of refinements to a fairly mature operating system. Of course, most smartphones I see tend to have Windows Mobile Professional, not Standard, installed. I'm looking forward to seeing what advances the next version of WM Pro has in store for us... and when/if it will ever show up in devices.

LINK: Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard in 100 Pictures