Voice Command 1.6 is available at Handango Now

This release includes native Bluetooth headset support for most devices. Includes audio routing to the headset for a whisper mode for announcements.

Acoustic models designed for Bluetooth support, this means improved recognition over Bluetooth.

Also includes support for A2DP/HFP combo headsets

Includes email announcements.

Released for PPC/PE and Smartphone Windows Mobile 5.0+ devices

Pocket PC / Pocket PC Phone Edition:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProd...99594&R=199594

Smartphone:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProd...99595&R=199595

Thanks for the heads-up. I can't find anything on the M$ site--anybody figure out what the upgrade from 1.5>1.6 involves? Hope it's not more $$ for a minor version uprade.

Todd/Indy

I'm not upgrading until I hear more about it....I finally got 1.5 hacked to the point where it works the I want it to (and fairly well at that).

I tried the "upgrade" link on Handango (where I did buy 1.5) and the site said I didn't use the e-mail address I reported to buy the software (wrong) and that I might have the latest version already (wrong again). I sent a support request referencing the original order--I'll report their response here.

Todd/Indy

I have mine working well also. I have the voicedial hack in place, I also edited the 1.5 hex so that it doesn't turn off the mic boost. Overall it works good, and it bypasses the today screen lock, which is good. On the other hand, sometimes it will not work, and I have to reset my PPC, so if the 1.6 fixes this, plus some of the voice recognition stuff I will be all over this.

Upgrade pricing on Handango was 9.99. So far it seems like a 100% improvement over my HS850 BT. I can do voice dialing by digits over the BT which is 100% accurate. I tried like 10 calls dialing by digits. That is something that almost never worked for me over the BT. It also seems to work with noise in the background, my kids screaming and an open window. As far as Handango, the first time it said that it didn't recognize the email address, and I tried it again and it worked. So I am extremely happy so far.

Why is voice command better than the built in voice dialing software?

zizo72, expand your viewpoint a little bit. Admittedly the build in voice dialing software only does voice dialing. Voice command does much more including telling you the next appointment you have, announcing the incoming caller, 1.6 supposedly announces that not only that you have email but who it's from and what it's about. You can start programs by asking for them. On a sunny day when you can't see the clock you can simply say "What time is it" and it'll tell you. You don't have to assign voice tags to your contacts rather just say "Call <so and so>" and it looks it up. And it asks you "Call <so and so> at Home? At work?" etc. You can say "Play music" and it asks you "Artist, Genre,..." etc. IOW you can interact with the phone as a human being (well sort of).

Of course you could have answered this question for yourself with but a few seconds of research....

Thanks Defaria. I can start programs with voice tags. Rest of features are super nice. Where do I download a trial?

I just bought VC1.5 last Sunday, less than 4 days ago. I get the same problem with not recognizing my email address for upgrade pricing, but if I go to download the software again, the tital at the top changes to say Upgrade Only. Maybe we can re-download soon and get 1.6 for free. Since I just paid for it, I definitely feel I deserve the free upgrade.

I just bought it! How do I get the call anouncement through the BT headset? I can get it from the phone. 2-How do I listen to slingplayer through BT? I have the toggle Audio/Call but is not working
Thanks

Same here ... I don't qualify or I already have it ...

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The XV6700 is a lot like democracy: They're both less than perfect, but they're the best available ... as far as Verizon is concerned.

I just did a search for VC 1.6 since MS's site only lists 1.5 ...

I found a MS support page which lists 1.6 as being released Dec 15, 2007.

Here ya go: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecyc...2087&x=13&y=13

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The XV6700 is a lot like democracy: They're both less than perfect, but they're the best available ... as far as Verizon is concerned.

Try navigating to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Voice Command\Voice Command User Guide.htm

at the top of the page there is a link to check for updates.

I have 1.01 and it will only present me with 1.5 upgrade.

See if it lets you 1.5 customers get a free 1.6 upgrade, pm me if it does "if you know what I mean"

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Chris

12/15/2006

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Peace Within

Yep, 2007.

I tried entering my e-mail address at the Handago upgrade page in lower case - it worked.

However, after I purchased the upgrade, it wouldn't install because it said I did not have a compatible device. I tried again and was told I needed to have some version of Voice Command installed before I could install the upgrade. And what's MS Voice Command 1.6 for M to M?

Help!

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The XV6700 is a lot like democracy: They're both less than perfect, but they're the best available ... as far as Verizon is concerned.

I have 1.5 and tried it - no dice, it says I already have the latest version.

I'm also having the problem others have had with the upgrade. They are not accepting my email - I've tried upper case, lower case, cut/paste from my original confirmation email two months ago - nothing. We'll see what customer support says.

Handango did not recognize my email address until i signed in to Handango. Then it worked

Kreigz,

You must have VC 1.5 installed on the PC (look in add/remove programs on the desktop) before the 1.6 upgrader will install.

I had to enter my email address a couple of times too. In fact, I navigated around a bit, emailed customer support, came back here to see if it was a hoax, saw cbones' comment about entering the email twice. So I went back to the upgrade page and re-entered my email, and it took me to the payment page ($9.99). We'll see what the hubbub is all about shortly.