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News
Issue #2002 - 22
(June 2002)
(Updated June
12, 2002)
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm Releases BREW Version 2.0
Qualcomm has
unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system—BREW
(Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) 2.0 and accompanying BREW
SDK (software development kit).
The new client software has enhanced security features to enable
more robust m-commerce activities, expanded functionality for
wireless Internet activities, and richer multi-media and graphic
capabilities. BREW 2.0 will not be available until early next year.
Increased Security
- BREW 2.0 adds SSL and HTTS support to ensure secure mobile
commerce transactions for customers conducting shopping, banking
or stock transactions with their wireless device.
Expanded Wireless Internet Features
- New HTML, XHTML and cHTML browser components allow developers to
access browser features for specific applications or to create
full wireless Internet browsers on the BREW platform.
- New SMS capabilities allow users to send and receive messages
from applications on BREW-enabled handsets.
- Expansion of gpsOne support allows for enhanced location-based
applications.
Enriched Graphics and Multi-media Support
- New graphic and multi-media functionality will support JPEG, CMX,
double buffering and sprites.
- Developers can add viewers as extensions to support new media
types.
- A new audio record feature is ideal for recording voice
attachments for e-mails.
Easier Porting for Various Devices
- Using a table-driven compiling option, device makers can
easily remove advanced BREW components and select only the
essential BREW components for memory-constrained devices.
- First version of the BREW 2.0 porting kit for device
manufacturers is now available.
For more information: http://www.qualcomm.com
MobileInfo.com’s Comments & Advisory: BREW
2.0 upgrade will be much appreciated by application developers.
Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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