The company announces upgrade and rebate programs for its existing MessagePad users and customers who want to move to the new Newton 2.0 platform.
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Apple Agrees to License Newton Technology to Schlumberger, Digital Ocean
Apple Computer announces that it has licensed its Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) technology to Schlumberger Electronic Transactions and Digital Ocean.
Digital Ocean Licenses Apple’s Newton Technology
Apple Computer and Digital Ocean announces that they have reached an agreement for Digital Ocean to license Apple’s Newton technology and customize it for use in vertical applications.
Wynd Communications Brings Two-Way Personal Communications to Apple MessagePad with Newton 2.0
Wynd Communications Corp announces that WyndMAIL, the industry’s most advanced personal communications service, is now available for the new version of the Newton 2.0 operating system for the Apple MessagePad 120.
Palm Computing Delivers Graffiti, Award-Winning Handwriting Recognition Software, for Apple’s Newton 2.0
Graffiti 2.0 is designed specifically for use with Newton 2.0, Apple’s new operating system for the Apple MessagePad and other devices based on Newton technology.
Fujitsu Mobile Computers to Accelerate Disaster Assessment for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Handheld computing solution based on the Fujitsu Stylistic 500 automates site inspections allowing faster financial assistance for natural disaster victims.
Apple Announces New Newton Operating System
Newton 2.0 to give customers power to use and connect with Mac OS and Windows-based systems and enterprise structures.
Palm Computing Supplies Windows Connectivity Software for the New HP OmniGo 100 Handheld Organizer
The HP OmniGo 100 Connectivity Pack features Palm’s HotSync, which automatically backs up and synchronizes the organizer with a Windows desktop PC.
Palm Computing to Supply Graffiti Handwriting Recognition System for the New OmniGo 100 Handheld Organizer from Hewlett-Packard Company
Graffiti, a highly accurate, fast method of entering text into handheld computers with a pen, now supports all major pen-based computing platforms including GEOS from Geoworks, Apple’s Newton and General Magic’s Magic Cap.
Psion Appoints New Retail V.P.
Psion Incorporated, the world’s leading PDA manufacturer, announces the appointment of Ben Cesare to the position of Vice President, Retail Sales Division.