Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:00 am
Palm and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that they are working together to bring BlackBerry Connect to the Palm Treo 650 smartphone. The companies expect the solution to be available in the United States and internationally starting in early calendar 2006.
Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:48 pm
Mobile-computing pioneer Palm, Inc. and software pioneer Microsoft Corp. today announced a strategic alliance to accelerate the smartphone market segment with a new device for mobile professionals and businesses. Palm has licensed the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system for an expanded line of Treo smartphones, the first of which will be available on Verizon Wireless' national wireless broadband network. The news was revealed in a press conference with Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer of Palm, Inc.; Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corp.; and Denny Strigl, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless.
Fri Sep 09, 2005 10:31 am
Access Co., a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet Access software, and PalmSource, provider of Palm OS, a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Access to acquire PalmSource in an all-cash transaction valued at USD $18.50 per share of PalmSource common stock, or approximately USD $324.3 million. Access' USD $18.50 per share offer represents an 83% premium for PalmSource stockholders based on the market closing price of USD $10.09 on September 8, 2005.
Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:15 pm
PalmSource, provider of Palm OS, a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices, and MontaVista Software, the leading Linux provider for the telecommunications market, today announced they are teaming up to help further accelerate the development of next generation Linux-based mobile phones. PalmSource has joined MontaVista's Mobilinux Open Framework partner program; and MontaVista has joined PalmSource's Palm Powered Mobile World (PPMW) program. As partners, MontaVista and PalmSource can leverage their collective expertise to create integrated solutions for handset vendors and mobile operators looking to build Linux handsets.
Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:14 pm
Today marks the date palmOne, Inc. becomes Palm, Inc. The company today begins trading under the symbol PALM, formerly traded under the Nasdaq ticker symbol PLMO. Accompanying the name change is the release of a new company logo, which will begin appearing on products this fall.
Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:18 pm
PalmSource, provider of Palm OS operating system, today announced that LG Electronics has signed an agreement to license Palm OS worldwide. Under terms of the agreement, LG Electronics can develop and market smartphones based on Palm OS.
Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:04 pm
palmOne adds Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking, support for more Bluetooth car kits and other enhancements to the Sprint PCS Treo 650. Through the Updater software on the Treo 650, the permanent (ROM) software will be upgraded. Available from the palmOne support pages, the upgrade takes approximately 30 minutes.
Mon Apr 04, 2005 9:19 pm
Putting up an email subscription page, Verizon Wireless consumers anxiously awaiting the Treo 650's release can be notified once it's available.
Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:03 pm
Sprint has released an update to its popular palmOne Treo 650 smartphone. The Treo 650 Updater features performance and reliability enhancements for the smartphone including:
Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:49 pm
Designing a one-of-a-kind Treo 650 bejeweled with over 2,000 Swarovski crystals in a Canadian flag theme, palmOne will be auctioning it to the highest bidder with all proceeds donated to Autism Society Canada.
