Qualcomm streamlines BREW MP app development

Wireless solutions provider Qualcomm announced it is collaborating with mobile software developers to optimize their applications for its BREW Mobile Platform operating system, pre-integrating a series of software components in an effort to streamline and accelerate application creation. According to Qualcomm, it will integrate Java virtual machines, device management, browsers, multimedia, instant messaging and calendar applications into BREW MP, simplifying development time and cost and making it easier for developers to distribute apps to OEMs prior to the market launch of the first BREW MP-based devices, scheduled to arrive at retail next year.

Qualcomm notes the announcement covers core mobile software applications and technology including custom browsers and Java programming support to mobile social networking, email and messaging, graphics engines, multimedia, standards-based device management, location-based services and font management. The effort pairs Qualcomm with software providers including Red Bend Software, Myriad, Aplix, Bitstream, Comviva, Monotype Imaging, Novarra, PDAger, PixSense, Scanbuy, SEVEN Networks, Yappa and UCweb.

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