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Palm launches Software Store for mobile applications

The Software Store enters the playing field with the Apple App Store, the Google Android Market and RIM's forthcoming Application Center.

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Mobile | by Barb Dybwad | Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:15AM | 0 comments

Not to be left out of the app store gambit, Palm has announced the unveiling of its own mobile storefront dubbed simply the Software Store. Like the Apple App Store and the Google Android Market before it, and following the announcement of Research in Motion's Application Center for BlackBerries, the new Palm app store allows owners of over 25 supported Palm devices to browse and download third-party applications for their phones. Unlike the 3 stores from Apple, Google and RIM, Palm is partnering with a third-party to handle distribution of the apps; the collaboration with PocketGear enabled the launch of an already fully-stocked store with over 5000 apps available and 1500 developers contributing. If you're a user of a Palm device running either the Palm OS or Windows Mobile, you'll need to download the store client to your cell phone in order to take advantage of the service; head to the store to grab the free download.

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Android Market, Apple App Store, RIM Application Center
Related brand news:
Palm Treo, Palm OS
Related devices and services:
Palm Treo Pro, Palm Centro, Palm Treo 800w, Palm Treo 700wx, Palm Treo 700p

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