Unofficial ROM updates can only keep you satisfied for so long, but with the Sprint HTC Touch it seemed so long had almost turned into ‘too long’.  Thankfully Sprint and HTC have made the official announcement and the Windows Mobile 6.1 Update is now available on the HTC website.  As promised, the Windows Mobile 6.1 Update includes support for Sprint’s faster EVDO Rev A network along with advanced GPS functionality and Sprint Navigation Support.  Also included is the Opera browser and a full QWERTY on-screen keyboard.  

With Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta working on the HTC Touch by Sprint we are sure most of you updating will skip that bonus and focus on testing the EVDO Rev A network and Sprint Navigation.  The big question is whether or not this Windows Mobile 6.1 update will impact sales of Sprint’s Samsung Instinct which has identical features and less functionality than the Touch.  Add in the fact that you do not need to use the Simply Everything Plans for the HTC Touch and this update could seriously impact the success of the Instinct.