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Archives: June 2004
Wed Jun 30, 2004
palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) today announced that a software update for the Treo(TM) 600 smartphone now is available for all customers worldwide. The new software -- which features performance and reliability enhancements -- began being rolled out last month. | |
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The software company sfr GmbH in Cologne presented the new version of their products visKeeper PocketPC, visKeeper PalmOS and visKeeper PC. | |
Enterprise Application Development for Palm OS Gains Momentum |
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PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(TM), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, today announced the number of registered enterprise Palm OS developers has surpassed 100,000, with over 12,000 new enterprise developers registered in the last six months. More... | |
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AppForge, Inc., the leader in multi-platform mobile and wireless application development solutions, today announced its participation in the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC). Microsoft Corp. formed MPAC in an effort to work more collaboratively with companies who are investing heavily in mobility. | |
Pragma Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise class Windows servers for Microsoft platforms, introduces the Pragma Fortress product line to enhance the security of Windows 2003/2000/XP by providing a comprehensive suite of products and access which protects large deployments of Windows-based enterprises. Pragma Fortress protects customers' network security against network intrusions, identity theft, unauthorized data access, hacking, virus and worm attacks. | |
New PDA is the World's Smallest Braille and Speech Device for the Blind |
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Pulse Data International today introduced the world's smallest handheld Braille device for the blind. The BrailleNote PK weighs less than a pound and has dimensions of 6.8 inches by 3.6 inches by 1.3 inches. It is the first Braille personal digital assistant (PDA) in the marketplace that can fit into a pocket. | |
Tue Jun 29, 2004
Today at JavaOne, Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, announced the availability of Handango InHand for Java-enabled mobile phones. Handango InHand is an intelligent, device-resident download client. Using Handango InHand, operators and OEMs can increase download revenues by delivering an on-device, fully-managed and branded customer experience on any Java-enabled mobile phone. More... | |
PalmSource Adds AT&T Wireless to the Palm Powered Mobile World Program |
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PalmSource Inc., (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(TM), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, today announced that AT&T Wireless has joined the Palm Powered(TM) Mobile World program, connecting mobile operators, application developers and users of Palm Powered smart mobile devices in the Palm Powered Economy. AT&T Wireless joins existing mobile operator partners Orange, Sprint and Telefonica Moviles Espana, as well as more than a dozen other infrastructure and middleware partners, in this program that capitalizes on the growing smart mobile device market. More... | |
Weighing less than a pound and easily fitting into a pocket or purse, the new Sony(R) DCR-PC350 MiniDV Handycam(R) camcorder packs advanced technical features and imaging power into a compact, vertical design. | |
InstallShield X Family Grows With Release of New Express Edition |
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InstallShield(R) Software Corporation, the acknowledged leader in software installation, deployment packaging, and updating solutions, today announced InstallShield X Express Edition, the very first entry-level product to include the ability to create installations that will run on both Windows and Linux. The new Express Edition, now a member of the InstallShield X product family, also features a new compact installer, the ability to notify users of application updates, and exclusive support for all Windows platforms, Linux, and Palm(TM) handheld devices. More... | |
Certicom Announces movianVPN 4.0 with Greater Support for Wireless Networks |
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Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC), the authority for strong, efficient cryptography, today announced the availability of movianVPN(TM) version 4.0, the first client to provide support for the Network Address Translation Traversal (NAT-T) protocol for mobile device platforms. With its support for NAT-T, movianVPN enables IT managers to deploy strong security for their wireless and remote access without having to invest in new infrastructure. | |
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) , and ARM (NASDAQ:ARMHY) , today announced that TI and ARM will collaborate on a security solution that will include ARM(R) TrustZone(TM) technology. The collaboration with ARM is part of TI's overall strategy to help address growing security concerns among service providers, consumers and wireless original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). TI will implement the ARM TrustZone technology on its OMAP(TM) platform and family of TCS Chipsets by using the recently licensed ARM1176JZF- S(TM) core. More... | |
Mon Jun 28, 2004
Antepo Launches First Interoperable Enterprise IM Client For BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds |
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Antepo, Inc. (www.antepo.com), a pioneer of secure, interoperable Enterprise Instant Messaging (EIM), today announced the availability of a new BlackBerry® add-on client to OPN System™, the company’s client-server EIM solution. The BlackBerry client extends enterprise connectivity to mobile executives using BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds™, offering access to OPN System’s secure, cross-platform instant messaging capabilities while in meetings or on the move. More... | |
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced support for Microsoft Windows CE version 5.0 embedded operating system, formerly codenamed "Macallan", with dedicated technical compatibility and full driver support. | |
Nokia (NYSE:NOK), and leading mobile operator Orange are throwing down a challenge to Java and Symbian OS & Series 60 developers worldwide to cook up cool mobile applications, mainly for WCDMA 3G but also for GPRS enabled terminals. At the JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco, the two mobile communications stalwarts have launched the Orange - Nokia Developer Challenge, a two-phase competition for mobile application coders. | |
If you thought a GeForce 6800 Ultra is fast, how about two of them runnning in tandem? Nvidia today released detailed information about their GeForce 6800 series SLI implementation, the new king of 3D graphics is here. | |
Starting today, AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) will begin offering a bundled device and service package that allows business customers to use their HP iPAQ Pocket PCs to access the fastest, nationwide wireless data network in North America. Using a Bluetooth-enabled iPAQ, business customers can access AT&T Wireless EDGE service by using a Bluetooth-enabled Nokia 6820 phone as a portable, high-speed modem. | |
Nokia (NYSE:NOK), the global leader in mobility, today announced that its certified training program in mobile software application development has been expanded to include Nokia Certified Training Centers in Finland, Korea and Australia, as well as California. Launched last year in Asia and more recently expanded to North America and Europe, the training program is now offered in 11 countries around the world. Professional training companies joining the program include FCS Partners (Finland), Hampex (Korea), Object Training (Australia) and IS Inc. (California). | |
Franklin Electronic Publishers and Seiko Instruments Inc. Enter Global Alliance |
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Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. (Amex: FEP), a world leader in handheld information, announced today a global alliance with Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) for SII to distribute Franklin(R) branded reference products in Asia and for Franklin to distribute SEIKO branded reference products in Europe and Australia. The two companies have also formed a closer technology relationship to establish common development architectures targeted to stimulate awareness for and grow the overall electronic reference category worldwide. More... | |
Lycos Harnesses Explosive Growth in Picture Phones with New Tripod 'Moblogging' |
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Terra Lycos (NASDAQ: TRLY) , the global Internet Group, today launched new enhanced free features to its award-winning Blog Builder(TM) tool (http://blog.tripod.lycos.com/) making Lycos Blog Builder one of the most comprehensive and dynamic blogging tools on the Web. Lycos continues its lead among online publishing sites, combining easy-to-use blogging tools with Web hosting, domains and more generous storage space for photos and audio and video clips. More... | |
Fri Jun 25, 2004
Handango Honors the Best in Mobile Software at the Handango Partner Summit |
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Last night, Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, announced the winners of the Handango Champion Awards at the Handango Partner Summit. Judged by members of the media and other industry experts, the Handango Champion Awards honor the best in mobile software. Winners will receive a generous awards package including a $5,000 marketing stipend and other promotional opportunities. A complete list of winners is available at http://www.handango.com/Awards/ChampionAwards.jsp . | |
Dr. DWG solution Center, a division of California Software Labs (CSWL), leading provider of CAD Solution for the engineering community today announces the launch of its PDA based solution- Mobilite. Dr. DWG’s Mobilite targeted at field level engineers offers comprehensive features like viewing, redlining and zooming. The new solution enables field staff easy and quick access to drawings for maintenance reference, layout reference, design verification, sales presentation and cost estimation. More... | |
A hacker sits on a bench at Grand Central Station in New York City and, with his mobile phone and a Wireless Fidelity connection, deviously places a virus on the cell phones of unsuspecting commuters as they walk nearby, on their way to work. | |
Tapwave announced today that Zodiac, last year's upstart PDA/game deck, has officially moved from clicks to bricks. The device, which combines PDA capabilities with gaming functionality, is now available in all 277 CompUSA stores nationwide and on the CompUSA Web site. Tapwave will continue to sell the Zodiac and all of its games and accessories on its own Web site, which was formerly the only place it could be purchased. | |
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Thu Jun 24, 2004
PalmSource Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Year End Results |
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PalmSource, Inc.(TM) (NASDAQ:PSRC) provider of Palm OS(TM), a leading operating system powering next generation mobile devices and smartphones, today reported revenues of $17.6 million for the fourth quarter ended May 28, 2004, as compared to revenues of $17.3 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Revenues for the fiscal year ended May 28, 2004 were $73.1 million, compared to revenues of $73.4 million for the prior fiscal year. | |
Spb Software House announces the results of Spb Extended Theme Design Contest. The contest has been run among user-designed extended Pocket PC themes. The designed themes received during the contest were judged by visitors of several Pocket PC-related web sites and they made their choice. We thank all the participants; the themes were all professional and you can see the results here: | |
Xten (OTCBB: XNWK) today announced the upcoming release of its newest carrier-grade SIP softphone - eyeBeam. eyeBeam will offer significant enhancements to Xten's current commercial SIP softphones, delivering features not yet seen in the VoIP and IP telephony industries. | |
MTI Shareholders Meeting Highlights Breakthrough in Micro Fuel Cell Technology |
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Mechanical Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTY) held its annual shareholders meeting Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Albany, New York. The focus of the meeting was on recent advancements made at the Company's subsidiary, MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro). MTI Micro is commercializing direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) as a power source for portable electronics and plans to ship its first DMFC products by the end of 2004.Windows & .NET Magazine announced today that the Cordless Hand Scanner from Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), the Mobile Connection Company was one of 30 finalists for the Best of TechEd Europe 2004 Awards conducted by Windows & .NET Magazine and SQL Server Magazine. Winners will be determined and announced at TechEd Europe 2004 in Amsterdam, on Thursday 1st July at an evening awards reception. | |
Alphamosaic Develops New Advanced Mobile Multimedia Architecture |
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Following the widespread adoption of VideoCore® technology in mobile phone and portable multimedia product designs, Alphamosaic has developed the advanced VideoCore®II processing engine. To be used at the heart of a new family of mobile multimedia processors, VideoCore®II offers unprecedented levels of performance with the lowest power consumption in the industry. | |
Digital & Secure: FlexWallet 2005 Reviewed @ PocketPCThoughts |
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Wed Jun 23, 2004
Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, is hosting its fourth annual Handango Partner Summit this week in San Diego, California from June 23-25. The 2004 Handango Partner Summit platinum sponsors include Sony Ericsson, Nokia, palmOne and Microsoft. Additional sponsors are Symbian, Research in Motion, PalmSource, Cingular Wireless, AT&T Wireless, HP, Orange, Vodafone, Sierra Wireless, Telstra, @irBitway, Commsmart, Geekzone, MyPDACafe and VeriSign. | |
Pocket Boingo Brings Wi-Fi Speed and Simplicity to Palm and Windows Mobile 2003 Devices |
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Extending simple Wi-Fi network access to a new range of devices, Boingo Wireless today announced new Palm OS and Windows Mobile 2003 versions of Pocket Boingo, its Wi-Fi network access client for personal digital assistants. | |
iBIZ Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IBZT) , an innovative manufacturer and distributor of accessories for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices, announced today it filed a suit in Tel Aviv, Israel against Pangea Investments GmbH, Enterprise Capital AG, Enterprise Capital AG Israel Ltd., Mr. Sam (Shlomo) Elimelech and Mr. Gai Mar-Chaim. | |
Tue Jun 22, 2004
Manufacturers must file complete documentation with photos and manuals with the FCC for each new Pocket PC device they wish to sell in the US. Many times this gives us the first real "picture" of upcoming devices and Wayne Mahon of Pure Pockets has uncovered the manual for the upcoming HP iPAQ rx3000 series devices. The rx3000 looks to come in two flavors, the 3700 with a 400 MHZ processor and the 3400 with a 300 MHZ processor. Both units will have Bluetooth, WiFi (802.11b) and an integrated camera. | |
SplashData Announces SplashID 3.0 for all leading PDAs and Smartphones |
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SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of “virtual wallet” applications for mobile devices, today announced that its best-selling personal identification organizer, SplashID, is now available for all leading PDA and Smartphone operation systems, including Palm OS, Windows Mobile (Pocket PC and Smartphone), and Symbian (UIQ and Series 60). SplashID 3.0 securely maintains personal identification information on both the mobile device and desktop computer while offering a host of features aimed at organizing and securing sensitive information. | |
If you have ever tried surfing the web on a wireless PDA or smartphone, or if you do so regularly, you know that you need a directory of PDA-friendly web sites, formatted for the small screen and low bandwidth of a handheld. And that’s why pdaPortal.com was created just over one year ago. | |
Proporta is pleased to introduce you to the latest addition to its software catalogue, MondoPondo. A hilarious multi player truth or dare quiz game for 2 - 16 adults on one PDA. With thousands of questions, truths and dares you will soon see why this is the best multi-player game in the world. | |
Pointsec(R) for Pocket PC Receives FIPS 140-2 Security Certification |
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Pointsec Mobile Technologies, a global leader in mobile enterprise security, announced today that the cryptographic module used in Pointsec for Pocket PC has received FIPS 140-2 Certificate #441 from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). Pointsec for Pocket PC now becomes the first and only data encryption solution to achieve FIPS 140-2 for the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 platform. More... | |
Land & Sea Wireless Acquires PDAForums.com to Expand PDA Services |
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Land & Sea Wireless, LLC, the mobile solutions provider, today announced it has acquired PDAForums.com (http://www.pdaforums.com/). The newly acquired and re-designed website will serve as a community backbone for sites ExecutivePDA.com (http://www.executivepda.com/), and PDATrader.com (http://www.pdatrader.com/) that currently provide services for PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and mobile phone users. More... | |
Mon Jun 21, 2004
GpsGate is the answer if you want to run multiple GPS applications at the same time on your Pocket PC. | |
FileMaker announces shipment of FileMaker Mobile 7 for Palm and Pocket PC |
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, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Mobile 7, a simplified companion version of FileMaker Pro 7 designed specifically for Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld devices so users can take their data on the road. The popular mobile solution has now been updated for compatibility with FileMaker Pro 7, the award-winning database software from FileMaker. The new software is being shown for the first time here at the 2004 National Educational Computing Conference (Booth #2000). More... | |
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MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro), the leading developer of miniaturized fuel cells suitable for handheld electronic devices and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTY) , announced the introduction of Mobion(TM) technology. MTI Micro's Mobion(TM) is based on patented direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology, and represents a number of scientific breakthroughs that the Company believes will ultimately enable it to power portable devices 2 to 10 times longer than an equivalent size battery pack, while allowing for instant, cord-free re-charging. ImagiWorks(R) today announced the ImagiProbe(TM) SD System, a new sensor-based interface for teachers and students that attaches to the SD expansion slot built into most palmOne(TM) handhelds and Dana(TM) from AlphaSmart(R). The SD System is the latest addition to a line of ImagiWorks sensor-based data collection systems that support Dana, most palmOne handhelds and the growing number of educators that use them for inquiry-based learning. More... | |
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AlphaSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALSM) , a provider of technology solutions for education, today announced Neo by AlphaSmart, the newest addition to its family of computer companions. Neo is an easy to use, lightweight, affordable learning device with a built-in LCD screen and full-sized keyboard. It delivers long battery life and, compared to its predecessor, the AlphaSmart 3000, has a 50% larger screen, new font technology and twice the memory. Neo joins AlphaSmart's existing platforms, the AlphaSmart 3000 and Palm OS-based Dana.palmOne Shows Educators a Wireless Future With Treo 600 Smartphone |
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Thousands of educators attending the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) are expected at the palmOne booth at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center today to see the company's latest handheld computers, including the Treo(TM) 600 smartphone, palmOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMO) announced. More... | |
SYNOPSIS: AvantGo users can now leverage The Missing Sync from Mark/Space to easily synchronize thousands of channels of news, sports, entertainment and more between a Mac OS X-based desktop and a number of popular handheld devices. More... | |
Sat Jun 19, 2004
BDicty Dictionaries for Handhelds Earn High Marks from Daily Gadget and KickStartNews |
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Beiks’ BDicty, the leading mobile dictionary and reference ‘engine’ for language learning, education, medicine, and other reference materials, has received high marks in recently published reviews by The Daily Gadget and KickStartNews. | |
Thu Jun 17, 2004
Intel and Proxim to Deliver Fixed and Portable WiMAX Products |
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Intel Corporation and Proxim Corporation (Nasdaq: PROX), today announced a collaboration to develop and deliver WiMAX solutions for fixed and portable broadband wireless access. | |
Liverpool HIV Pharmacology Group (LHPG), producers of the highly successful HIV drug interactions website in partnership with Thomson eMed-Media, have announced the launch of their HIV-Charts2go application for Palm and Pocket PC devices. HIV-Charts2go allows HIV-treating physicians to have on-hand the most up-to-date and user-friendly drug interaction information wherever they may go, without having to access an internet connection point. More... | |
Wed Jun 16, 2004
Infinity Softworks Launches New Financial Solutions for Palm and Pocket PC |
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Infinity Softworks today released version 5 of its powerOne(tm) Finance financial calculator software and its Finance Pack add-on for powerOne Graph graphing-scientific calculator software. | |
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"The world's worst-kept secret, the iPAQ 6300, just got a little worse-kept; the FCC has approved the device for use in the US, and as usual, we get plenty of documentation to back it up, including photos and a user manual."Eastwick Communications Inc.(TM), one of the top independent high-tech PR agencies in Silicon Valley, today announced the debut of its Digital Life Practice, designed to provide strategic counsel and high-impact media programs for high-tech organizations that market products or services to non-technical consumers and small businesses. Headed by Joshua Weinberg, a public relations professional with 15 years of consumer high-tech experience, the Digital Life Practice will serve businesses, research labs, and other organizations focused on technology products, services, standards, and issues. More... | |
Amtrak and AT&T Wireless Keep Customers Logged on From Boston to Baltimore |
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Starting today, commuters will be able to stay connected to the Internet and office email at train stations along the Northeast Corridor. Following an agreement announced earlier this year, Amtrak and AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) today began offering high-speed wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service in six of the railroad's busiest train stations in the region. The stations are: | |
Sony Selects End2End to Power its Mobile Music Streaming Service |
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End2End, Europe's leading managed service solution provider for mobile data services, and Sony Network Services Europe, a division of Sony Europe, today announced the first commercial launch of a unique mobile music service, which will revolutionise the way consumers perceive and consume music. | |
Tue Jun 15, 2004
THE first ever computer virus that can infect mobile phones has been discovered, anti-virus software developers said today, adding that up until now it has had no harmful effect. | |
Enterprise Capital AG Continues Virtual Keyboard Shipment Delays |
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iBIZ Technology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IBZT) , an innovative manufacturer and distributor of accessories for personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices, announced today recent information has led us to believe that Enterprise Capital will not meet their latest agreed upon delivery of virtual keyboards. | |
Handmark Express(TM) Wins Laptop Magazine's Ultimate Choice Award |
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Handmark Express(TM) was awarded the Laptop Magazine's Ultimate Mobility 2004 Ultimate Choice Award by the editors of the magazine. Handmark, the leading developer and publisher for smart mobile devices, created Express for faster, easier access to the information most in demand by a mobile generation. Express Delivers(TM) Who What When Where and How to Get There(TM) by providing automatic and on demand updates to news, market data, weather, sports scores, maps and directions, directory lookups, movie times and ticket purchases. More... | |
Many cars can be outfitted with a navigation system, but other alternatives are available that offer much more than just navigation. We looked at TomTom Navigator, which enables GPS navigation on the PocketPC and other PDAs. | |
NormSoft Releases Pocket Tunes Version 3.0 with support for WMA files |
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NormSoft today announced that Pocket Tunes Version 3.0, its award winning audio player for the Palm OS, is now available. Included in this latest version are support for WMA files, Windows Media Player Integration, tag-based song selection and enhanced support for new audio formats using plugins. More... | |
Flash Networks Delivers Improved User Experience to Symbian OS Smartphones |
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Flash Networks announced today that it has joined the Symbian Platinum Program to support the emerging market for Symbian OS™ advanced mobile phones. As a Platinum Partner, Flash Networks is extending its NettGain range of solutions | |