Qualcomm's BREW Enters Third Generation.
Qualcomm Inc's mobile handset application platform Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless has been given a significant overhaul for its third iteration. The BREW 3.0 client adds a number of new multimedia and management features, while an updated software development kit incorporates improved application testing properties. ...

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The proudest man in Hobart when the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia announced SAP Ausmaid as the Overall winner of the 2000 Telstra Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was Jim Hickman, whose son Roger skippered the yacht to victory for owner Kevan Pearce. The Hickmans have been...

US Unveils Iraq Cellphone Plan.
The US administration in Iraq has asked for applications for licenses to build and operate three regional cell phone networks in the country. The contest for the two year contracts is likely to prove highly controversial, coming on the heels of a slanging match earlier this year...

Alliance Plans Standard Mobile Device Component Interfaces.
Four mobile device industry big hitters have joined forces to create an open standard for mobile application processor interfaces with the intention of lowering the development time and cost of mobile devices. The protagonists: Nokia Corp, ARM Holdings Plc, STMicroelectronics NV, and Texas Instruments Inc, have created...

Nokia's Cautious Outlook Dampens Recovery Hopes.
By Tom Jowitt Nokia Corp's cautious outlook for the third quarter has dampened hopes of a recovery in the tech sector, after the world's largest mobile handset maker revealed a 28% decline in net profit as the impact of the weaker US dollar offset increased handset sales....

SAMSUNG aims to lead world of consumer electronics; Restructures business portfolio into four strategic business areas.
Byline: red r. samar ISTANBUL u Samsung, the worldEs fastest growing brand, continues to reinforce its digital leadership position by restructuring its business portfolio into four strategic business areas which it believes will help ensure the Korean electronics giantEs intent to lead the world of consumer electronics....

Microsoft Opens Pocket PC to New Designs in Major Overhaul.
By Tony Cripps Microsoft Corp will today unveil the latest version of its PDA software platform with the backing of a host of OEM partners. Pocket PC (PPC) 2003 and its Phone Edition sibling feature numerous usability and configuration enhancements, with a strong emphasis on the needs...

GSM association supports RP's move into 3G/Wireless CDMA.
The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has opened a chapter in Manila to support the growth of the telecommunications industry in moving the third generation technology known as 3G/WCDMA. GSA is creating a presence in the Philippines to ensure full communication, information sharing and industry support for...

Bluetooth-enabled products ready to hit mainstream.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Although Bluetooth-enabled devices havent quite entered the true mainstream yet, they are poised to take that next step, finds In-Stat/MDR (http://www.instat.com). With Mobile phones, PDAs, and headsets making significant strides over the last year, the automotive market beginning to make an impact, and PMG (Personal Mobile Gateway)...

Nokia banks on 3G to maintain top spot; Launches new, revamped products and sol'ns in an attempt to reverse market share decline.
Byline: red r. samar SINGAPORE Mobile phone giant Nokia is committed to driving the 3G mobile evolution and making the next generation wireless mobility a reality for todays consumers through digital convergence. Pekka Ala-Pietila, president of Nokia Corporation, said digital convergence marks the creation of...