Betting that the future of handheld computing is linked to fast and affordable wireless access to the Internet, Handspring, Inc. has released a Web browser for Palm OS handhelds branded as Blazer.

The Blazer browser will also be bundled with the Handspring VisorPhone as part of its new Wireless Internet Access Suite. Besides the Web browser, the Suite includes JP Mobile One-Touch Mail for transmitting and managing e-mail and contacts; Yahoo! Messenger, an instant messaging application, and Electronic Pocket’s BugMe! Messenger, for sending and receiving handwritten notes or diagrams.

Palm-enabled handhelds incorporating the Blazer and a modem will offer users the following:

• Fast access to any Internet site, not only those designed for mobile access
• A rich Internet experience with access to colored graphics, personalized content and bookmarks.
• Mobile QuickStart powered by MSN Mobile, providing one-touch access to news, stock quotes and driving directions
• Search capabilities from Google
• A directory of mobile sites from third party developers

To ensure a full-Internet experience, the web browser supports existing standards, optimizing HTML, WAP, and CHTML content for the small screen. In addition, it supports access to secure Web sites via encryption technology from Certicom. The Blazer runs on handhelds that use Palm OS 3.1 or higher, including all models of the Handspring Visor, Sony Clie, and Palm Series III, V, M100, and M500.

For more information: http://www.handspring.com/company/pr/