Symbian has announced: #1.) A new platform for GPRS smartphones (using 2.5G networks, shipping Q2'2001) that will include support for: WAP v1.2, Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) framework, and Personal Java Application Environment 1.1; and #2.) A new strategic alliance between Aether Systems, fusionOne, Pumatech, and Starfish Software to offer mobile devices a wide-range of seamless connectivity solutions.
InfoWorld has coverage of the release of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 for Windows CE v1.1.
DeLorme has announced plans to offer a WAP module for their Eartha Enterprise map server that will enable customized mobile mapping data solutions to a wide range of devices.
Hitachi and Parthus Technologies have announced a collaboration agreement to build Bluetooth based system-on-a-chip solutions that will utilize iCMOS radio designs and SuperH microprocessor technology.
Wired is running a story that is reporting that Kyocera's QCP 6035 PDA/smartphone is in extremely high demand in San Francisco, California.
Velocity Business Publishing has released two ebooks: "15 Valuable Ways to Get the Most from Your Palm Powered Handheld" and "The Agile Manager's Guide to Getting Organized with Your Palm Powered Handheld" that uses QED reader (both for $10).
-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com)