PalmSource today honored five Palm OS developers with Euro Powered Up Awards at the PalmSource Euro DevCon 2004 held in Munich, Germany. The awards celebrate Palm OS developers who have created innovative software applications representing the best of breed in the Palm Powered economy and take advantage of the advanced features of Palm Powered smartphones and mobile devices.

PalmSource has announced the launch of the official Palm OS User Group (PUG) Web site on palmsource.com. In addition, PalmSource is launching three new tools, an online calendar, searchable database of worldwide PUGs and a discussion forum, to help PUG leaders manage and promote their user group meetings and connect with other PUG leaders.

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced plans to offer an aftermarket BlackBerry Connect software download for the Palm OS from PalmSource. With the BlackBerry Connect software download, customers with existing Palm OS-based wireless devices will be able to sign up for BlackBerry wireless services.

PalmSource today announced that GSPDA, Inventec Appliances Corp. (IAC) and Portable Innovation Technology Limited (PiTech) have licensed Palm OS to design and develop Palm Powered smart mobile devices. As ODM partners, the three companies will provide Palm OS original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensees with a one-stop solution for bringing innovative Palm Powered mobile products to market faster and more efficiently.

PalmSource today reported revenues of $18.2 million for the first quarter ended August 27, 2004, as compared to revenues of $17.1 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

TealPoint Software has announced the release of TealBackup for Palm OS handhelds. TealBackup is a complete backup, copy, and restore system.

The results of the AvantGo 2004 Mobile Lifestyle survey reveal that when it comes to device functionality, early technology adopters want to have their cake and eat it too. When asked to imagine the must-have features of an all-in-one "dream device," survey respondents chose a surprising combination of "bells and whistles" and standard options.

Samsung Electronics has announced a new mobile CPU with speeds of 667MHz. This mobile CPU is expected to enable diverse multimedia content in 3G mobile handheld devices such as smart phones and PDAs.

Mobile Digital Media (MDM), today announced that it has acquired the handheld software business and related technology assets from Mobility Electronics.  The business, formerly operated by Mobility as Cutting Edge Software, is a leading provider of mobile Microsoft Office compatible applications for smartphones and PDAs.

palmOne today reported revenue of $273.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, ended Aug. 27, which is up 62 percent from the $168.6 million reported during the comparable quarter a year ago.

Mobile Digital Media today announced three new Palm OS Application bundle SD card. The new titles include a Directions on the go mapping card, Centipede & More Classic Games collection and a Zondervan NIV Study Bible Suite.