Pen Computing Daily News Archives, Oct 28, 1999

Siemens has announced the "IC35 - the Unifier" handheld device that includes PIM functionality, and WAP access via GSM/SMS savvy mobile phones. The unit also ships with a docking station, and PC synchronization software.

The Go32.com is now "off and running" with the latest and greatest online resources dedicated to Symbian's EPOC technology. This site is based on a partnership agreement between NetMaster Communications and Symbian.

Pennsylvania State University's Department of Computer Science & Engineering is reportedly working on a "Mobile Data Access System (MDAS)" that enables "portable wireless communication devices to surf the Internet." [SOURCE: Boston Globe Online via Edupage]

Computer Reseller News published for 25Oct99 has a "Test Center" summary review of wireless LAN solutions from: Aironet, Cabletron, Lucent, Maxtech, and Nokia.

Phone.com has announced that their latest UP.Link Server software is now compatible with the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) v1.1. There are reportedly 150 U.S. WAP sites, 200 Japanese WAP sites, and 500+ European WAP sites available today on the Internet Clients can connect to the UP.Link Server using Phone.com' UP.Browser. [SOURCE: InfoWorld]

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