Movilogic has released CryptoHack 1.0 for PalmOS 3.1 and higher (freeware Hackmaster extension) that encrypts application databases using 576-bit Blowfish encryption in a shared library that other applications can use if they choose.

W3C has accepted the submission of v1.2 of Web Services Description Language (WSDL) that was written by 25 companies. It is expected that this standard would make it easier to take current Web technologies and make them more interoperable with XML and other advanced messaging formats found within wireless networks.

The results of "NS Basic/Palm Programming Contest 2" have been announced on 14Mar01 (each winner will receive US$100): Business [PicuTools by Michael Verive]; Games [MineBot by Christien Lee]; and Open [kHiTeAnim by Edward Green].

Hand Data has released an ActiveX control called "HD Keypad" for developers of Pocket PC applications that allows easy numerical data input capability from within custom software applications.

DataViz agreed to allow Palm to bundle Documents To Go Professional Edition software with Palm's new Palm m500 and m505 handheld computers.

Cingular Wireless' Cingular Interactive subsidiary has announced plans to offer Sun's J2ME advanced Java technology capabilities to developers and service providers building wireless smartphone and handheld solutions.

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com)