Windows Live for Mobile Now Available But Without Messenger

For those using Windows Mobile devices, Microsoft has made Windows Live Mobile available for download. (Here’s the download link.) Windows Live Mobile allows users to sync up their Hotmail or Live Mail accounts and contacts. Curiously though Microsoft has dropped Windows Live Messenger client from the package for mobile phone users. The explanation is that Microsoft is doing this to support carrier’s plans for IM services on their respective phones. There is a browser based alternative though.

Read more from Brandon LeBlanc on the Windows Experience Blog and Stay Connected, the Windows Live for Windows Mobile Team Blog.