By Andy McCue, 18 November 2003 08:10
NEWS PalmSource is to boost the development of applications for smartphone devices with a programme that gives mobile operators more power to influence development of software for the mobile operating system.
PalmSource, which is responsible for the Palm OS and was spun off from Palm last month, launched its MobileWorld carrier and developer programme at Comdex on Monday but revealed it has yet to set a date for the UK and Europe.
The programme connects mobile operators, infrastructure providers and software developers to bring new Palm OS applications to the market.
David Nagel, president and CEO of PalmSource, said it will enable carriers to feedback and influence Palm OS platform development efforts and allows operators to create a catalogue of software titles for over-the-air delivery to an increasing number of Palm Powered smartphones and PDAs.
"There's an enormous amount of innovation taking place in this space...in the area of smart mobile devices," he said.
No details were available for any European or UK operator partnerships, but Nagel said it will be a global programme. US carrier Sprint was unveiled as the first partner for MobileWorld.
A Sprint spokesman said: "The integration of the phone and PDA has arrived. Voice and data on the same device is what customers have been looking for. This is a breakthrough year for smart devices."
Nagel also announced the US and German availability of its PalmSource software store for online and over-the-air purchase and delivery of software titles. Again, UK and European availability dates have yet to be decided.
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1. anonymous
It is unsurprising that Palmsource have not set a date for their UK offensive as we are already light years ahead of them with a patented 3D User Interface that is changing the way we can interact and transact with Information and Services.
To experience it, go to the world's first fully operational 3D web site at www.ulucube.com.
The Mobile Phone version is really sensational, read www.theinquirer.net - Mobile/PDA section - 'Cube a U.I to Die for'
Not only is it cool to use but it also eliminates gratuitous advertising. Palmsource, SUN and Microsoft, will need to offer something really exceptional to beat the Infocube.