Rim’s ‘virtual’ Blackberry
p2pnet.net news:- Canada’s RIM (Research In Motion) is launching a software application created to make Windows-based mobiles work like a BlackBerry.
Slated for the fall, it’s, “designed to extend BlackBerry’s dominance by offering an option to individuals who may not want to switch devices to get the service, and to companies that would like to give employees a wider selection of handhelds without being forced to support multiple mobile e-mail platforms,” says , adding:
“The application replaces the Windows layout and icons on the display with the look of the BlackBerry interface, customized to the specific buttons and screen size of that device. A non-BlackBerry device would then be able to connect with BlackBerry servers for e-mail, calendar, address book and other applications written for the platform by RIM and third-party developers.”
RIM already offered “BlackBerry Connect” for certain Windows Mobile devices (including HTC and Motorola handhelds), says WindowsforDevices.com, but, “the earlier service appears to have been limited to support for RIM’s email and PIM (contacts, calendar, etc.) data push services, and did not introduce any BlackBerry-style applications on the devices”.
Also See:
Associated Press – BlackBerry emulator for Windows in works, April 24, 2007
WindowsforDevices.com – RIM preps “Virtual BlackBerry” for Windows Mobile, April 23, 2007
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