This morning, a report on ZDNetAsia confirmed that Microsoft’s forthcoming Internet Explorer Mobile 6 will be offered first to China Mobile customers.
Scott Rockfield, director of the Windows Mobile platform confirmed that the China Mobile variant of the Samsung Omnia Windows Mobile smart device would feature Internet Explorer Mobile 6 preinstalled and that the combination of the new browser with China Mobile’s customer base (436 million as of last month) would be a great fit for Microsoft and China Mobile due to its customer base and continued growth.
The director also stated his intention for the mobile browser to begin its push for marketshare in emerging markets by stating that it did not want to convert existing users of Mobile Safari or Android’s similar WebKit-based browser, but wanted to grab customers that have not had an opportunity to use either browser and become Microsoft IE Mobile users.
The comments above only further exaggerate the confusing commentary last week given by other members of the Windows Mobile team regarding a potential US version of the new browser which is currently available as an emulator from Microsoft, with no word on a firm availability date or release type (new hardware purchase or update from Microsoft.)
please help on mah china mobile only wap is working not internet plans