PalmSource Inc. recently announced the availability of Java Technology for Palm OS Garnet, a WebSphere™ Everyplace Micro Environment (WEME) Java™ 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) certified runtime environment, for the Treo™ 650 smartphone and Tungsten™ T5 handheld from palmOne, Inc. IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment (WEME) Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) certified runtime environment provides the technology needed to enable standards-based mobile Java applications to run on Palm Powered™ smart mobile devices.

The announcement underscores the importance of embedded Java in the mobile device arena and echoes the growing enthusiasm and support within the Palm Powered™ economy. In addition, Java Technology for Palm OS Garnet enables Palm Powered smart mobile devices to leverage mobile operator networks worldwide that have standardized their mobile services offerings on Java technology.

IBM's WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment V5.7 can be downloaded from palmOne's Web site.

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