Samsung BlackJack II Bumped Up to Windows Mobile 6.1

There has been a flurry of Windows Mobile upgrades released in recent weeks, and the newest recipient is the Samsung BlackJack II.

Specifically, this smartphone is being upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, as it runs the Edition of Microsoft's operating system for non-touchscreen devices. This adds a sliding panel interface for the Today Screen, improvements in handling wireless connections, and an update to Internet Explorer Mobile. For more information about these and other enhancements, read Brighthand's review of Windows Mobile 6.1.

AT&T customers can download the upgrade for their BlackJack II and learn how to install it on Samsung's website.

There are two sets of instructions and associated downloads, depending on which operating system the PC handling the upgrade is running:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista

When installing a ROM upgrade, it's possible to cause serious problems with the device, so it's important to read and follow the directions.

More About the Samsung BlackJack II

The BlackJack II has a tablet shape with a small keyboard below a QVGA display.

It's is available only from AT&T, and includes 3G support, a GPS receiver, 2.0-megapixel camera, and microSD card slot.

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