News
Issue #2002 - 47 (December 2002)
(Updated Dec. 22, 2002)

APPLICATION SOLUTIONS & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Application Tool Announcements

1.Metrowerks to Expand Embedded Linux(r) Tools and Solutions Offerings Through Acquisition of Embedix(tm)

Company will Add Embedix(tm) Tools and Technology to Integrated Development Platforms for PDAs, Smart Handheld Devices, Residential Gateways, Digital TVs

The acquisition of assets from Embedix and the addition of the Embedix team will enable Metrowerks to provide Linux OS-based development tools and platforms for creating applications for PDAs, smart handheld devices, residential gateways and digital TVs. These development platforms, which work with and can import most embedded Linux kernels, will consist of Metrowerks' CodeWarrior(tm) line of development solutions (including the recently acquired assets of Applied Microsystems) and the Embedix
development tools.

2. CodeWarrior(tm) Development Studio for the Palm OS Platform, Version 9.0, includes comprehensive support for 68K and ARM core technologies to help smooth application developers' transition to the Palm OS 5 platform. It is available now.

"Version 9.0 is a major leap forward in usability and feature set," said Scott Maxwell, CEO of PocketPurchase, Inc. and author of the multi-award winning WordSmith word processor. "Using the built-in ARM compiler, I was able to add ARMlets to WordSmith that dramatically increased the speed of
encrypting data and rendering fonts."

With built-in ARMlet project templates and the Metrowerks ARM core compiler, the graphical CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment (IDE) allows developers to create Palm OS 5 applications more quickly compared to using common GCC compilers with a command line interface.

3. Aplix Ships JBlend Platform Based on J2ME MIDP 2.0 Technology To Early
Access Customers For Global Deployment in Mobile Phones New Version of Leading Java Execution Environment Also Supports Wireless Messaging and Mobile Media APIs

In addition to complete support for MIDP 2.0, the latest implementation of JBlend technology also supports, as optional extensions, the J2ME  Wireless Messaging (JSR 120) and Mobile Media (JSR 135) APIs. MIDP 2.0 was approved by the Micro Edition Executive Committee of the Java Community Process (JCPSM) on November 4 of this year, while the Wireless Messaging and Mobile Media APIs were passed this summer

4. Teleca launches AU Mobile Suite 2.0 for App Development
Teleca launches AU Mobile Suite 2.0, a software package enabling browsing, messaging and content management for mobile phones and devices. The software package is expected to be licensed by mobile phone manufacturers representing more than 60 per cent of the global phone market.

AU Mobile Suite 2.0 offers mobile phone manufacturers a complete, integrated suite of programs featuring efficient use and seamless interaction. It facilitates faster integration into cellular chipsets and easier integration of more applications. This cuts time-to-market, allowing manufacturers to introduce new models faster and reduce costs. The precursor to AU Mobile Suite 2.0 already has more than 50 licensees around the world, including customers like Palm, Samsung, Siemens VDO and SonyEricsson.

5. Telelogic Delivers Industry's First Requirements-driven, Visual Development Solution in One Role-based Environment

MALMÖ, Sweden and IRVINE, California - Dec. 17, 2002 - Telelogic, a global provider of solutions for advanced software and systems development for carriers, today released a powerful new integration between two of its product families: Telelogic DOORS® for requirements management and Telelogic Tau Generation2™ for visual development.

For more information: Go to vendor websites http://www.metrowerks.com , http://www.codewarrior.com,  http://www.teleca.com, http://www.aplix.com,  http://telelogic.com

MobileInfo Comments and Advisory: Application development tools for smart phones and carrier-provided content are making good progress. Metrowerks is moving aggressively towards providing a number of software development kits in multiple operating environments. So is Code Warrior. If you are one of the players, just search our application development pages.  

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