News
Issue #2001 - 21 (May 2001)
(Updated May 23, 2001)

PRODUCTS & SERVICES :
> Mobile Payments Hit a Crossroad
> Software Secure and Symbol to Wipe Out Cheating on Exams
> iSketch Sends handwritten notes from One Palm to Another
> Wireless Advertising Association Releases First Standards
> Competition for Japanese Market Becomes Fierce

CONSUMER APPLICATIONS :
> McLane’s Delivery Trucks Become Computerized Mobile Info Centers

DEVICES :
> frontpath Ships Linux-Based Appliance

TECHNOLOGY :
> ‘K Lab’ Unveils Instant Messaging System for Mobile Phones
> One Chip for Multimode handsets
> Intel Discloses New 3-In-1 Chip
> 4G Blueprint Unfolding in Japan

MARKET OUTLOOK :
> Wirelessly Connected Lifestyle Takes Off by 2010, says research firm
> Demand for Mobile Phone Ring Tones Booming, says study

ACQUISITIONS, MERGERS & AGREEMENTS :
> JAMDAT Mobile Secures Funding from Sun Microsystems
> Aether Systems First Quarter Results