| PalmSource has developed Palm software, which | | | | selection of LCD panel resolutions, one-handed |
| is most suited for handhelds, an d continues to | | | | navigation, and telephony components. |
| upgrade it constantly. Software is available to | | | | Just a few examples of the most common |
| perform a variety of functions ranging from | | | | applications that are included with the Palm OS |
| running Web browsers, calculators, address books, | | | | are: |
| date books, picture files, video files, smart phones, | | | | 1. Address Book/Contacts: This versatile software |
| digital cameras, or pretty much any other function | | | | allows personal information to be entered in |
| that can be imagined for a portable computing | | | | several user-definable categories, providing several |
| solution. | | | | slots for phone or e-mail entries. |
| Jeff Hawkins developed the first Palm operating | | | | 2. Blazer: This is a Web browser, providing access |
| system, called Version 1.0, for use on the original | | | | to the Internet for the new model smart phones |
| PalmPilot 1000 and 5000 series. The PalmPilot | | | | and handhelds launched by Palm. |
| Personal and Professional editions introduced the | | | | 3. Date Book/Calendar: The date book and |
| soon upgraded version 2.0. Later, version 3.0 was | | | | calendar software functions not only as a |
| introduced with the launch of the Palm III series. | | | | standard organizer, but can help the user maintain |
| Support for color, multiple expansion ports, new | | | | daily, weekly or monthly schedules through the |
| processors and other valuable services were | | | | application's alarm facility to alert the user. |
| added in versions 3.1, 3.3 and 3.5 to provide. | | | | 4. Calculator: This gives Palm users the |
| The introduction of Tungsten T, a PalmPilot | | | | functionality of a standard 4-function pocket |
| designed for business applications, saw the launch | | | | calculator. In the advanced mode, it will help the |
| of Palm OS version 5.0. This was the first Palm | | | | user can use perform specific jobs related to |
| software that could be loaded on ARM devices. A | | | | math, finance, statistics, logic, weight, length, area, |
| significant feature with Palm software is that the | | | | and volume. |
| newer versions are not radically altered from the | | | | 5. Expense: This application allows common |
| older ones. In fact, a great deal of backward | | | | business expenses to be easily tracked by the |
| compatibility is required, as all new Palm | | | | user. |
| applications are developed under the aegis of Palm | | | | 6. HotSync: This is a very important software |
| Application Compatibility Environment (PACE). | | | | function that allows communication between the |
| PalmSource re-branded its operating systems in | | | | PalmPilot and the user's PC. It can be used for |
| 2004. The Palm OS 5 was renamed to become | | | | any number of functions, such as installing new |
| Palm OS Garnet, and Palm OS 6 became Palm OS | | | | software or backing up important data. |
| Cobalt. The dedication to constant improvement | | | | Of course these are not the only applications that |
| of its operating systems has made PalmSource | | | | come with Palm OS. Some of the most popular |
| the market leader in handheld software. | | | | other programs are notepad, digital photo album, |
| PalmSource software now supports a wide | | | | to do list, and video files. |