New Wireless 2way Messaging Devices to Provide Palm OS Features on ReFLEX Network

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PalmSource, provider of a leading operating system for handhelds and smart phones, today announced that Korean wireless communication devices manufacturer HuneTec has licensed Palm OS(R). HuneTec will integrate the Palm OS platform with the powerful communications features of the wireless ReFLEX(R) network provided by WebLink Wireless to create a new class of enterprise ready 2way messaging devices.

The efficient ReFLEX 25 technology offers exceptional coverage, higher signal strength and in-building penetration, providing enterprises with "always on" access to important emails and company information. The paging and email capabilities provided by the ReFLEX network will broaden Palm OS' support of wireless network standards, which currently include Bluetooth, 802.11, GSM/GPRS and CDMA/1X RTT networks.

"By combining the powerful ReFLEX technology and the outstanding coverage and reach of the ReFLEX networks with HuneTec's ability to create innovative Palm Powered(TM) devices, customers will benefit from a whole new generation of wireless mobility solutions," said David Nagel, president and chief executive officer of PalmSource Inc.

"When Motorola opened the licensing for the ReFLEX protocol, it created opportunities for many manufacturers to develop innovative 2way wireless data devices. Now with Palm OS, we have the most popular and flexible platform that will exceed even the most demanding customer needs," said Young-Han Youn, president and chief executive officer of HuneTec.

WebLink Wireless, a privately held company, owns and operates a state of the art nationwide ReFLEX network that supports over a million customers. The network has the largest high-powered terrestrial footprint in the United States, with roaming partners in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Dallas-based company provides wireless 2way and 1way paging and wireless email, GPS locationing and machine communications services and devices. WebLink Wireless is a 1way and 2way wireless data network provider for many of the largest telecommunication companies in the U.S. that source virtual network services and resell under their own brand names. More information is available at www.weblinkwireless.com.

About HuneTec

HuneTec Co., Ltd., is a leading information & communication venture company specializing in devices that use the ReFLEX technologies. More information about HuneTec can be found at www.hunetec.com.

About PalmSource

PalmSource is the company behind Palm OS, one of the world's most successful operating system for handhelds and smart phones. Licensed by industry leaders -- including Acer, AlphaSmart, ARM, ATI, Fossil, Garmin, GSL, Handera, Handspring, Intel, Kyocera, Legend, MediaQ, Motorola, Palm, Samsung, Sony, Symbol and Texas Instruments -- Palm OS has been shipped on more than 25 million handhelds and smart phones, and given rise to a huge community of users, enterprises, developers and manufacturers, who together make up the Palm Economy. PalmSource's new headquarters are located at 1240 Crossman Ave. in Sunnyvale, Calif. PalmSource is a subsidiary of Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM). More information about PalmSource, Inc., is available at www.palmsource.com. Information about Palm, Inc. is available at www.palm.com/aboutpalm.

NOTE: Palm OS is a registered trademark and Palm Powered is a trademark of PalmSource, Inc. a subsidiary of Palm, Inc. Other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE PalmSource