MobileSoft announced that it has launched MobileSoft NextMode, designed to enable wireless carriers to offer future-generation services over their interim 2.5G networks with many of the rich media features now present through NTT DoCoMo i-mode 3G.

AptHand announced Home Buying for Digerati. The product provides the home buyer with information and organization critical to making the best purchase decisions.

Pumatech Inc. announced a licensing agreement with WebEvent, Inc. WebEvent will utilize Pumatech

Purple Data Cables announced a new line of cables for the Handspring Visor. They can be used to connect serially with a large number of add-on devices such as cell phones, GPS, modems, etc. These cables have interface electronics packaged inside the connector that mates with the Visor.

Maximum PDA has just posted a new review of the Rhino Skin Aluminum Molded Hardcase for Palm Vx and Palm m505.

Palmloyal.com has a review of Pocket Quicken, which allows you to manage your finances using your Palm OS handheld and synchronize the information with your PC.

Handspring, Inc. announced the release of Blazer 2.0, a new version of its Web browser, designed to provide Palm OS handheld computers and communicators with fast access to a full range of Web content. Blazer 2.0 features improved speed and enhanced security for online transactions. It’s available for $19.95. Blazer 1.1 customers can download a free upgrade to Blazer 2.0.

Palm, Inc. announced that one of its customers, the U.S. Navy, has been recognized with a Government Agency Award for its innovative use of Palm handheld computers to grade pilot landings aboard aircraft carriers. Sponsored by Post Newsweek Tech Media Group, a division of The Washington Post Company, the 10th annual Government Agency Awards honor government agencies that have a demonstrated record of excellence in applying information technology.

Palm, Inc. is giving campus IT professionals and educators attending EDUCAUSE lessons on how U.S. universities are using Palm handheld computers to wirelessly access email, course materials, and other information to meet the demands of students and faculty who want to stay connected to important information while on the move. EDUCAUSE, the premiere show for information technology in higher education, runs through Wednesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Saunders, manufacturer and marketer of the RhinoSkin brand of device specific PDA cases, announced the release of the Titanium Molded Hardcase and Aluminum Molded Slider for the Palm m500, Palm m505, and Palm Vx handhelds. The cases follow the introduction of the Aluminum Molded Hardcase released last month and will be available exclusively on the RhinoSkin Web site.