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Palm and Airtel Launch Treo 750, First Windows Mobile Treo Smartphone in India

NEW DELHI, India, Sep 25, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Palm Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM), a leader in mobile computing, has announced the availability of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 750 smartphone in India on the Airtel network. It is the first Treo smartphone to be introduced on Airtel’s extensive network and also the first Windows Mobile(R) based Treo smartphone to be launched in India.

The Treo 750 combines Palm’s one-of-a-kind user experience with a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organization software all in a compact design. It’s capable of 3G for fast data access(1) and comes with Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology for Windows Mobile.(2)

More information about the Palm Treo 750 smartphone is available at www.palm.com/treo750.

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Hidden Expedition: Titanic Now Available For Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® Smartphones and PDAs

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KEELE, England and SEATTLE - September 19, 2007 - Astraware® and Big Fish GamesTM, Inc. are excited to announce the availability of the highly acclaimed Hidden Expedition: TitanicTM  game for Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® smartphones and PDAs.

The legendary RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912, still houses a wealth of artifacts and treasures on- board. Hidden Expedition: Titanic offers players the opportunity to explore the wreckage of this once-majestic ship and collect antique artifacts for the Titanic Museum. The partnership between Astraware and Big Fish Games will allow consumers to enjoy Hidden Expedition: Titanic straight from their mobile devices.

“We’re pleased to be working with Big Fish Games to bring some of their great titles to handhelds,” said Astraware CEO, Howard Tomlinson. “A first in the new category of ‘hidden object’ games for handhelds, Hidden Expedition: Titanic is sure to be a hit with mobile device users.”

Titanic_screenshot_176x220_04Players hunt for hidden objects within the wreckage during 14 diving missions, ultimately leading to the final prize: The Crown Jewels. Based on the best-selling PC game, Hidden Expedition: Titanic for handhelds features the same stunning graphics and atmosphere of the original.  Players have the choice of using the intuitive five-way control scheme or the stylus to find a variety of artifacts hidden within the sunken ship.

“Astraware has proven time and again to deliver only the highest quality games,” added Paul Handelman, VP of Business Development for Big Fish Games. “We’re proud to lead the introduction of hidden-object games to the handheld market with them. We’re confident that this is only the tip of the iceberg for us, so to speak.”

Hidden Expedition: Titanic is priced at $19.95 and is available for Palm OS® devices with high-resolution screens running OS5 and above, and for Windows Mobile® smartphones and PDAs running WM2003, 2003SE, 5 and 6. Download Hidden Expedition: Titanic from the Astraware Web site at: http://www.astraware.com/titanic

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Wallpaper Megaplex for BlackBerry 1.2 has been released

 S4BB Limited is proud to announce the final release of “Wallpaper Megaplex for BlackBerry® Wireless Handheld 1.2″ (formerly known as “BBWallpapers 1.0″).

The new version comes with the following changes:

  • Wallpaper library upgrade: 50% more high quality wallpapers available.
  • Polished user interface: Simple. Stylish. Straight.
  • New supported devices: BlackBerry® Curve, 8820, 8830.
  • Renamed: To indicate its huge library, we call it now “Wallpaper Megaplex”.

Palm Canada and TELUS Announce Exclusive Canadian Availability of Treo 755p Smartphone

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2007 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX News Network) -– Evolving the Treo(TM) family to keep mobile professionals connected, productive, and entertained, Palm Canada and TELUS today announced the exclusive availability of the Palm(R) Treo 755p smartphone in Canada. The CDMA Treo 755p offers TELUS Mobile Email, providing consumer and business clients with automatic updates to their email, calendar, contacts and task information; Google Maps(TM) for mobile; as well as the latest Treo design with integrated antenna, slimmer form factor and mini-SD slot.(1)

The Treo 755p brings customers quick, wireless access to web, email, business and multimedia applications, so consumers and professionals can stay connected while on the go.

“In today’s fast-paced business environment, Treo smartphones have become a crucial productivity tool for mobile professionals who need quick access to advanced applications in a device that packs a computing-power punch,” said Michael Moskowitz, vice president, Americas International, Palm, Inc. “The slimmer Treo 755p is a stylish, must-have device ideal for business professionals looking to manage a variety of communications and information while on the go.”

“Palm Treo smartphones are familiar communications tools with TELUS clients and, as the exclusive Canadian carrier of the Treo 755p, we continue to demonstrate our leadership in delivering the latest communication tools that serve both professional and personal needs,” said Stephen Ospalak, TELUS vice president of Subscriber Devices. “The Treo 755p delivers fast and efficient email on the TELUS wireless high-speed network in a stylish form factor that’s packed with the multimedia features that clients demand.”

As the newest member in the Treo lineup, the Treo 755p smartphone runs the latest Palm OS(R) software and differentiates itself from others in the Treo family by offering the following features and additional enhancements.

TELUS Mobile Email - Secure Automatic Updates to Email

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With TELUS Mobile Email, consumers and professionals can stay connected while on the go with secure access to email, calendar, contacts, and task information. Additional capabilities within TELUS Mobile Email enable clients to download and view attachments. TELUS mobile email is available for consumers and mobile professionals, ranging from small-business users to larger corporations and is fully compatible with ISP mail servers, Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino.

First Treo in Canada Integrating Google Maps for Mobile

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Also new to the Treo 755p is the integration of Google Maps service for mobile. With Google Maps built into the ROM, right out of the box, Treo 755p users can get convenient, detailed driving directions; perform local searches; save favourite locations and routes; and get a map for addresses in their Contacts list.

Other Treo 755p Features and Benefits

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- Colour touch-screen and full QWERTY keyboard for easier email,
messaging and web use;
- Superior phone functionality, including one-touch speakerphone and
conference calling, the ability to ignore a call with text messaging
and the option to use the colour touch-screen dial pad;
- Convenient voice-memo application, which can be used to create custom
ring tones and add voice annotations to photos or simply record a
quick memo;
- Threaded SMS messages in a single chat view and out-of-the-box
support for Yahoo!, AOL, and Gmail;
- 128MB memory (60MB user available) and support for Mini-SD memory
cards up to 4GB;
- Dial-up networking via USB or Bluetooth(R) wireless technology on the
TELUS wireless high-speed (EvDO) network for using the Treo 755p as a
modem for a laptop computer (requires an appropriate service plan);
- Support for EVDO (Rev.0) for downloading large files fast;
- Smart, fast web browsing using the award-winning Access browser;
- Full PDF support using DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R) Version 8.0,
which also offers support for native Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint documents;
- User-friendly and familiar Palm OS platform, including one-touch
access to key applications;
- 1.3-megapixel digital camera and video recorder, and application to
organize and share photos;
- On-device user’s guide, giving customers access to the full user’s
guide right from the device;
- Default data transfer mode, which allows users to be notified of
incoming voice calls while using data services, rather than calls
automatically going to voicemail; and
- Built-in multimedia features, including an MP3 player and video
recorder.
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Pricing and Availability

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The Palm Treo 755p is available exclusively through TELUS retail locations across Canada and online at telus.com for $229.99 on a three-year contract subject to promotional requirements or $549.99 without a contract.

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Palm and Turkcell Launch Treo 750 Smartphone in Turkey

WOKINGHAM, England & ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug 14, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) –

Palm Europe Ltd. and Turkcell Communication Services PLC, a Turkey-based, leading cellular communications provider, today announced the availability of the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 750 smartphone for Turkcell’s network. The Palm Treo 750 smartphone is available now at Turkcell stores and authorized dealers.

Supporting GSM EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA(1), the Treo 750 smartphone on the Turkcell network comes with a full Turkish overlay, enabling local language support and translation of menus.

The Treo 750 smartphone brings Palm’s world-class ease of use to the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform. It combines a multifeatured mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing and organization software, and comes with Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology for Windows Mobile 5.0, which gives users connected to a Microsoft Exchange Server fast, automatic and secure wireless updates of their email, calendar items, contacts and tasks.(2)

More information about the Palm Treo 750 smartphone is available at http://euro.palm.com/europe/en/products/treo750/index.html.

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Astraware Sudoku updated with a new look and new features

KEELE, Staffordshire, UK - August 8th, 2007 - Astraware is excited to announce a major update to its award-winning Astraware Sudoku game for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) Smartphones and PDAs.

Sudoku_screenshot_320x320_03Astraware Sudoku,version 1.40, has been given a full makeover. Behind the scenes the game has been transferred to a brand new games framework, and graphically has an updated look and support for more new resolutions, as well as some brand new features.

Suitable for all players from beginners through to experts, Astraware Sudoku is packed with features.

There are several ways to get puzzles: from the pre-built puzzle packs available at http://www.sudokuoftheday.com; by using the integrated Puzzle Builder which creates literally billions of puzzles; or download any of the Puzzles of the Day over the air and then compare your times with other players worldwide. Players can also play puzzles from newspapers or books they’ve entered and get Astraware Sudoku’s expert help and assistance to solve them.

Astraware Sudoku offers a range of different options to help players solve puzzles including manual or automatic pencilmarks in a choice of styles; a smart hints system; and the brand new hold and highlight system which can display an overlay for a specific number or pencilmark helping players to see where to look and what to look for. In touchscreen devices there’s the added bonus of the notepad overlay, allowing players to make their own pencilmarks and notes on screen too.

Sudoku_screenshot_320x320_06Following requests from existing users, Astraware Sudoku version 1.40 now includes an extensive Puzzle Manager which allows players to select a specific puzzle to play, or delete puzzles they’ve already completed.

The game also offers a choice of control methods where players can move around and enter numbers using the 5-way, number keys, stylus and touchscreen, keyboard shortcuts, or any combination of these, so you can play it the way you want to.

Astraware Sudoku is available for Palm OS 5.0, and Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE, 5 and 6 Classic (Pocket PC), Professional (Phone Edition) and Standard (Smartphone), priced $19.95. The game is available at a very special price to Club Astraware members during August 2007. Version 1.40 is a free update for registered owners of Astraware Sudoku and is available from http://www.astraware.com/sudoku. The existing version of Astraware Sudoku for Palm OS4 will continue to be available from the Astraware website.

Exclusive Club Astraware Member-only Offers for August 2007

The Club Astraware Member-only discount offer for August 2007 is Astraware Sudoku for just $9.95, that’s a big saving of over 50%!

Astraware Sudoku is suitable for players of all abilities. Features include 6 levels of difficulty, pencil marks in a choice of styles, optional completion and tracking of pencil marks, a unique and innovative notepad, and an advanced hint system. The game includes a Puzzle Builder which generates literally billions of puzzles, the option to input puzzles from newspapers and books and get help in solving them, and Puzzle of the Day - download puzzles in a choice of difficulties, complete them and upload your times to see how you compare with other players worldwide.

Astraware Sudoku is available for Windows Mobile(R) and Palm OS(R) smartphones and PDAs. An update of Astraware Sudoku will be available shortly and upgrades to the new version will be free of charge to all registered users.

There are 3 double points offers in Club Astraware this month, so members can build up their points even quicker! The games offering double points this month are Bejeweled, Super Slyder and Ultimate Bowling Fighter. Simply buy any of these games at full price and get twice the regular number of points!

These offers are only available in Club Astraware until the end of August! To get your hands on these specials simply join or login to Club Astraware at http://www.astraware.com/club. It’s free to join and only takes a couple of minutes.

Set sail for a Caribbean adventure with Tradewinds 2 for PDAs and Smartphones

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KEELE, Staffordshire, UK and BOTHELL, Wash USA - July 2nd, 2007 - Astraware® and Sandlot Games® are excited to announce the release of the highly anticipated Tradewinds 2TM on handheld devices. Based on the highly-acclaimed PC game, Tradewinds 2 has been developed by Astraware for Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® handhelds and smartphones.

Tradewinds 2 is the sequel to Tradewinds® - a best-selling game of Far East trade and pirate adventures. Tradewinds 2 offers players a brand new adventure based in the exotic seas of the Caribbean. Building on the trading fun of the first game, Tradewinds 2 features 20 all new ports to explore, new ships and weapons to buy and upgrade, new goods to trade in, and a brand new feature - tasks to complete for honor and reward. In each port, the Governor may request the help of your captain - from simple shopping tasks to rescuing fair maidens and defeating dangerous pirates. Elicit help at the Inn, and buy charms and amulets from the trader to help your safe passage to the next port.

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Choose from 5 characters to Captain your ship, or even create your own with the character generator, and then set sail for your adventure. Tradewinds 2 offers two play modes - Story Mode and Free Trade Mode - both offering many hours of game play. With over a hundred different tasks in a range of different character combinations encompassing different ports, Story Mode has excellent replay value. Free Trade Mode offers a different challenge, where players sail the seas to trade amongst ports and build their fortunes.

Tradewinds 2 is available for Palm OS® handhelds with hi-res screens running OS5, and for Windows Mobile® devices with a touch screen running WM2003, 5.0, and 6.0. Priced at $19.95, visit http://www.astraware.com/tradewinds2 for more information, to download a trial, or to buy. Tradewinds 2 for Palm OS®, Windows Mobile® and for PC can also be purchased from Sandlot Games - http://www.sandlotgames.com

Celebrate 4th July with FREE Fireworks from Astraware!

We Canadians celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, but the images included with this free package are all U.S.-centric. Great for our American friends. Maybe next year we can get a version for July 1st.

KEELE, Staffordshire, UK - June 28th 2007 - Astraware is pleased to announce a brand new version of their fun application Fireworks which is available for a limited time.

Fireworks is a simple FREE application, showing sequences of fireworks flying and exploding into the air. As 4th July is traditionally a time for fireworks and celebrations in the USA, the features have been created to help our American friends highlight one of their major holidays - Independence Day! Fireworks features a selection of patriotic backgrounds including the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and the Stars and Stripes, and offers a choice of stirring tunes including the Star Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever!


Fireworks is available for devices running Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® including support for 240×240 square screens and QVGA landscape smartphones. What better way to celebrate 4th July than with some Fireworks? Download your copy today at http://www.astraware.com/fireworks - it’s available for a limited time only! Oh, and did we mention, it’s FREE?!

A couple of developer announcements for the Foleo Mobile Companion

SAN FRANCISCO & SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jun 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) — MotionApps and Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced that mDayscape Personal Information Manager will be available for the new Palm(R) Foleo(TM) mobile companion. mDayscape lets customers manage calendar, contacts and tasks on the Foleo and synchronizes with a Treo smartphone to access personal information on the go.

MotionApps Provides Calendar, Contacts and Tasks Application for New Generation of Mobile Device

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. & KEELE, England, Jun 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Astraware Limited today announced the first two games for Palm’s new Foleo(TM) mobile companion — Astraware Sudoku and Astraware Solitaire. Additional titles from Astraware will follow.

Astraware Provides Two New Games for New Generation of Mobile Device

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