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  • Support for Access Linux Platform waning in the wake of Android?

    Filed under: Handsets , Samsung , Orange , Linux , Symbian , ALP , Android Without much fanfare, the Samsung i800 was canned at the tail end of last month. When asked why, Orange simply noted that it was pulled in order to "prepare a more competitive Linux mobile." A recent writeup at Ostatic takes a hard look at whether this simple withdrawal is really a sign of things to come, and it suggests that ALP could see support fade as the major players in Linux (and maybe even Nokia ) step to the plate. One analyst was even quoted as saying that "having Google's brand behind Symbian could very well mean 'game over' for mobile Linux in the mobile phone market," and we honestly can't disagree too vehemently with that assertion. Of course, the LiMo Foundation has stated its intentions to not back down from the mighty Google, but sometimes, even the best intentions fall through. Guess time will tell, huh? [Via jkOnTheRun ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Linux-based Samsung i800 gets canned

    Filed under: Handsets , Samsung , Linux , ALP Back in February, we all had high hopes that the Linux-based Samsung i800 would be a real winner when it launched on Orange this fall. Unfortunately, the i900 is apt to be out and about before the i800 can even have a proper funeral. According to Edelman, Orange's PR firm, the "i800 has been withdrawn in order to... prepare a more competitive Linux mobile." In all honesty, we don't suspect that many folks will miss it, but those holding out on picking up a new cellie can safely move on to courting other handsets. [Image courtesy of SmartphonesOfToday ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • ACCESS Linux Platform gets integrated with MontaVista Mobilinux

    Filed under: Software , Linux , ALP Look out, world -- ACCESS has just announced that it's crawling even deeper in bed with MontaVista Software in order to "accelerate development of smart mobile devices." More specifically, the two have released a "pre-integrated software stack combining the ACCESS Linux Platform with the MontaVista Mobilinux operating system," which should purportedly hack down the engineering time required for DIY integration along with decreasing "associated costs and risks." Reportedly, the ALP-Mobilinux software stack is up for grabs right now on the Texas Instruments OMAP2430 processor, and while specifics are unfortunately absent, we are told that additional hardware platforms will be added in the months ahead. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • ACCESS gets nod to craft NTT DoCoMo's mobile Linux platform

    Filed under: Panasonic , NEC , Linux , NTT DoCoMo , ALP Well, would you look at that! ACCESS has finally landed a whale of a customer for its overdue, underloved ACCESS Linux Platform , the mobile software stack (and sort-of successor to Palm OS Garnet ) that has failed to garner enough hardware partners to make a splash in the marketplace thus far. The Japanese firm is partnering with NTT DoCoMo and ESTEEMO -- NEC's joint venture with Panasonic -- to build a standard Linux stack that incorporates ALP while still using the carrier's existing Linux-based MOAP(L) platform. That's not all, though: they're tasked with making the new platform compatible with the LiMo Foundation's specifications, too. A tall order? Maybe, but it's likely an order that has to happen -- NTT DoCoMo's involved in all sorts of Linux initiatives, and it makes good sense to bite the bullet and have some company tie it all together. The one piece of the puzzle missing here is DoCoMo's tie-up with the Open Handset Alliance, and as far as we can tell, this announcement steers entirely clear of Android's domain. Confusing, yes -- but for a company used to releasing 23 handsets in one fell swoop, it's business as usual. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Palm's Ed Colligan confirms: no new Palm OS till end of 2008

    Filed under: Software , Palm , Palm OS Just in case you missed the mention in our post about Palm's Q1 FY08 conference call , or the earlier report about the company's new OS getting more delays , take notice: Ed Colligan did indeed confirm that we won't be seeing a new operating system on Palm devices until the end of next year. Of course, with a track record like this crew has, we're not holding our breath, and would seriously suggest you follow suit. Read -- Palm admits new OS 18 months away Read -- Colligan Talks About Next Generation Palm OS Progress Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Palm's Ed Colligan hypes new OS to investors

    Filed under: Handsets , Software , Palm , Linux , Palm OS , ALP Our main man Ed Colligan is on the scene once again, this time giving some serious lip service to investors on the future of Palm and its "upcoming" new OS . According to reports, Ed informed the the crew of dudes and dudettes (via the company's Q1 FY08 conference call) that the Centro systems team and Foleo engineers are "totally focused" on delivering the Linux-based OS (Palm's in-house work, not ACCESS 's ALP ), and announced that it will be available by the end of the next calendar year. Fleshing out his bold statements, Colligan noted that the new platform will retain the ease of use and developer support of the badly ailing current Palm OS, and that it will enable the company to deliver the UI across various products, including Foleo-like devices. The Palm honcho went on to say that development has gone, "As well as possibly could be expected," and added that the company has no plans to hand over the smartphone market to anyone else, telling investors that its next generation of products will be "revolutionary device types." Just like Fox Mulder, we want to believe -- but it's going to take a lot more than honeyed words to hold our interest, Ed. Hey -- feel free to invite us over to the pad for some hands-on. Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Palm's new OS getting more delays?

    Filed under: Software , Palm , Palm OS The hits just don't seem to be stopping for Palm these days. In the last few weeks we've watched the Foleo debacle unravel , seen the underwhelming Treo 500v announcement, and gotten word that the Elevation Partners partial sale has gone through (a small ray of light, really) -- but it appears we're not done yet. According to a scathing report in The Guardian, Palm is now projecting a 12- to 18-month wait on the new, Linux-based version of its OS (Palm OS II to you and me), which is a considerable extension compared to the dates we heard back in July (which, of course, were just more delays in a long line of empty promises), and puts the oft-hindered software closer to a 2009 release. No offense guys, but you've been talking about this OS for about five years, all while Windows Mobile, RIM, and Symbian have lapped you... repeatedly. Maybe you can get the open source community to lend a hand? They're quite crafty. [Via Brighthand ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • ACCESS launches new ALP-dedicated site

    Access Linux Platform must be at its final stage of development, as ACCESS launched the special site dedicated to its mobile platform. Basically, they’ve pulled all the ALP-related stuff from the main site, added more content on top of it and compiled the new one at alp.access-company.com . One of the buttons in the navigation (ACCESS Developer Network) suggests ACCESS will be counting on a network of developers to drive the platform forward. As for the ALP’s look and feel, the first screenshots look promising — check ‘em out after the break. [Via: slashphone ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Nokia launches new site: NsightsDailymotion launches iPhone-optimized siteSony Ericsson's WAP portal updatedSony Ericsson launches micro site for its music accessoriesBank of America launches mobile banking service

  • Palm prepping its own Linux-based OS

    Filed under: Software , Palm Just a few years late, Palm is finally getting ready to land its users onto a modern Palm-built OS. Ed Colligan, in his Investor Day keynote today, announced that Palm will be launching a homegrown Linux-based OS by the end of the year, with Opera for a browser and the recently acquired Chattermail for messaging. Palm has been secretly at work on this OS for a number of years, and does not plan to license it to other manufacturers. Colligan also says that Palm is going to continue Windows Mobile product releases, and thanks to that handy Garnet license, Palm will be able to show its "commitment to the Palm OS community" by merging Palm OS 5.4 support into its Linux kernel. So, no more ALP dreams for the Palm kids, but this isn't a total surprise either, rumors had been brewing that Palm had something like this up its sleeve -- we just hope it's not too little, 'cause it certainly seems to be too late. On the hardware side, Palm is working on platforms that can be used with either OS, which should speed development time and supposedly result in more device releases, including an expanded product portfolio "to address user segments." What, you mean not every consumer wants a chubby Treo that looks just like every other Treo since the 650? We're shocked! Read - Ed Colligan keynote Read - Palm announces new Linux-based OS Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD Step behind the curtain at Ford Motor. Experience the documentary first-hand.

  • ACCESS CEO Toru Arakawa (Oct. 6, 2006)

    Toru Arakawa, CEO and Founder of ACCESS, gave a keynote speech at this years CEATEC show in Makuhari on October 6, 2006, outlining ACCESS strategies. ACCESS is the maker of NetFront browsers and other software at the core of DoCoMo's i-mode . ACCESS acquired PalmSource and is developing the Access Linux Platform (ALP) based on the PalmSource acquisition. With ALP, ACCESS is planning to deliver a full software stack for mobile phones based on Linux. In his speach Toru Arakawa outlined company strategy also beyond mobile phones to multimedia home centers. Looks to me like ACCESS is shaping itself to compete with APPLE and Microsoft both in the mobile phone and the home entertainment markets.
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