CNET News.com has an article on Palm’s naming of a new president of its hardware unit. According to the article, this “is likely a sign that the handheld maker is getting closer to formally separating that division from its operating system group.”

Palm, Inc. announced that its board of directors has named Todd Bradley as president, Palm Solutions Group. He retains his role as the group’s chief operating officer. As head of the Solutions Group, Bradley is in charge of the company’s handheld computer hardware; software, such as enterprise email software; and add-ons, such as keyboards and SD Card and MultiMediaCard expansion cards. The group targets consumers, mobile professionals, and enterprises.

Chapura, Inc. introduced Cloak 2.0, an update to the organization and encryption software designed to help store, protect, retrieve, and share personal information, such as account numbers, passwords, and PINs, using virtually any Palm OS handheld.

ViaFone, Inc. announced that FedEx Corp. has begun using its ViaFone OneBridge solution to support FedEx applications that give customers the ability to track package status, access drop-off location information, and email tracking results via most wireless devices. ViaFone’s mobile solution gives FedEx the ability to continue offering customers wireless access to shipping information from more than 50 types of wireless handheld devices, including Web-enabled phones, two-way pagers, and PDAs.

Chapura, Inc. introduced Cloak 2.0, an update to the organization and encryption software designed to help store, protect, retrieve, and share personal information, such as account numbers, passwords, and PINs, using virtually any Palm OS handheld.

ViaFone, Inc. announced that FedEx Corp. has begun using its ViaFone OneBridge solution to support FedEx applications that give customers the ability to track package status, access drop-off location information, and email tracking results via most wireless devices. ViaFone’s mobile solution gives FedEx the ability to continue offering customers wireless access to shipping information from more than 50 types of wireless handheld devices, including Web-enabled phones, two-way pagers, and PDAs.

CNET News.com has an article on Fossil, the maker of the Wrist PDA, a Palm OS-compatible device that displays contacts, a to-do list, appointments, and other information from a handheld computer.

Palm issued a press release stating Palm Digital Media released its list of April’s top 10 best-selling ebooks at BookExpo America. The event runs through Sunday at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

STNE Corporation introduced a 16MB upgrade service for the Sony Clie 610, 710, and 760. The 16MB memory upgrade is completely internal and keeps the expansion slot open for future expansion. The 16MB of memory is accessed just like the original 8MB of memory. The 710 16MB upgrade also includes an OS 4.0 upgrade in the price. This memory upgrade is available immediately for $114.95. STNE Corporation also offers screen replacement service for the Clie 610/710/760 as well as memory upgrades on almost every other Palm OS Device.

STNE Corporation introduced a 16MB upgrade service for the Sony Clie 610, 710, and 760. The 16MB memory upgrade is completely internal and keeps the expansion slot open for future expansion. The 16MB of memory is accessed just like the original 8MB of memory. The 710 16MB upgrade also includes an OS 4.0 upgrade in the price. This memory upgrade is available immediately for $114.95. STNE Corporation also offers screen replacement service for the Clie 610/710/760 as well as memory upgrades on almost every other Palm OS Device.