MICROSOFT UNVEILS MOBILE WEB ACCESS, WILL DEVELOP DEVICES WITH
QUALCOMM
Microsoft is seeking to expand its Web reach by introducing a
system that enables wireless appliance users to send and receive
e-mail, check stock quotes, and make travel arrangements through
the Microsoft Expedia Service. The company has enlisted Nextel
Communications and AirTouch Communications to distribute its new
interactive service, named MSN Mobile 2.0. The service, an
upgraded version of Microsoft's existing one-way wireless Web
service, is set to become available in April. In a separate
deal, Microsoft will collaborate with Qualcomm to use the
latter's CDMA technology to develop smart phones and wireless
pocket personal computers. (Wall Street Journal, 29 Feb 2000)
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