Intel Corporation and Research In Motion today announced an extensive technology collaboration in which RIM will use Intel communications technology in future BlackBerry devices. RIM has selected the Intel PXA9xx processor for its EDGE communications capabilities and its industry-leading application performance. EDGE is the advanced wireless data technology for GSM that enables users to connect to the Internet and send and receive data with broadband-like speed.

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Yahoo! and Research In Motion today announced the availability of Yahoo! Messenger on Blackberry handhelds. With Yahoo! Messenger available for BlackBerry devices, your Yahoo! instant messaging comes with you while you’re on the go! Communicate with other Yahoo! Messenger users, whether they’re using desktop computers, a BlackBerry device, or another mobile device.

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Following Palm and Microsoft’s announcement yesterday, numerous third-party software developers are on board with an exciting lineup of applications for a future line of Palm Treo Smartphones running on the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, the first of which will be available on the Verizon Wireless network. The collaboration marks a dedicated effort to deliver one of the world’s most innovative smartphone solutions on the software platform favored by many businesses and deliver new productivity to mobile developers.

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Treonauts has released what appear to be the first pictures available for the new InMotion portable multimedia docking station for the Treo Smartphones. The docking station is manufactured by Altec Lansing and will be marketed undo the Palm name.
Yes that is “The Incredibles” on the screen.

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The Web cast announcing the Windows based Treo 700W is now available for public viewing at Microsoft.com. The Web cast details portions of ‘The Trios” joint production of the Windows Mobile 5.0 based handheld. The Web cast includes a detailed demonstration of the some key features available on the new 700W or “Treo smartphone on Windows Mobile” (as well as a lot of hot air)

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Boost Mobile is bringing high quality and affordability together with today’s launch of the Motorola i415 and i450 handsets. Both phones come equipped with large color screens (130 x 130), Java-enabled games and applications, picture viewer, Boost Multi-Media Messaging, Text Messaging, and Wireless Web, polyphonic and voice ringtones, and GPS functionality.

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