Even though Windows Mobile 6.1 is a relatively new version already, it’s just not good enough to rival the leading S60 of Nokia and new kids on the block namely Android and the iPhone’s mobile Mac OS. Microsoft fan boys have been waiting for the next full version update to the aging WM OS to be released and while speculation has pointed to a WM 7 release next year, it has been confirmed that WM 6.5 will be the one debuting in 2009.

Windows Mobile 7 has been bumped to a later date after WM 6.5 has enjoyed its time in the spotlight. As to when and what 6.5 will bring to the table, we haven’t got the slightest idea since no exact details were revealed regarding the said mobile OS. I guess WM 6.5 is still better than nothing, but it’s really a shame that we’ll have to wait longer to see WM 7.

Let’s just hope that when it does finally become available it’ll live up to the expectation and anticipation that has been brewing as a result of its delayed release.