Coola Inc. issued a press release announcing the beta launch of the Coola service, a new communication mechanism allowing any Web site owner to enable their site for the Palm OS in five minutes.

IQMax announced its development of two new software applications known as the IQReader and the IQCard. The software allows users of PDAs to securely access and store large amounts of information. It also extends the device’s processing power.

PK Entertainment has announced the creation of SinPalm.com, a new, free adult entertainment portal for Palm OS and Pocket PC users. The site initially served up erotic stories and now offers risque SinCards. Users can visit SinPalm.com on their desktop computers and add SinPalm to their AvantGo channels. The site can also be accessed with handheld browsers like ProxiWeb or using Pocket PC’s Internet Explorer.

Ilium Software announced that Compaq Computer Corporation has selected its eWallet and ListPro software for bundling with the iPAQ Pocket PCs. According to the press release, versions of eWallet and ListPro will be included for both the iPAQ Pocket PC and the desktop.

zap business communication systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing the integration of calendar, project, ticker, and customization features for its ucONE product. The ucONE system enables two-way communication, providing groupware capabilities, project management, event management, repositories, calendaring, and centralized administration. It supports WML for wireless applications, HDML for handheld applications, and HTML for the Palm OS.

PK Entertainment has announced the creation of SinPalm.com, a new, free adult entertainment portal for Palm OS and Pocket PC users. The site initially served up erotic stories and now offers risque SinCards. Users can visit SinPalm.com on their desktop computers and add SinPalm to their AvantGo channels. The site can also be accessed with handheld browsers like ProxiWeb or using Pocket PC’s Internet Explorer. Palm VII users can also download the SinPalm PQA Web Clipping Application.

Vindigo announced the availability of a Vindigo Conduit for the Macintosh, allowing Apple Macintosh users to make use of its free mobile service for Palm OS-based handheld devices. Vindigo’s service provides mobile entertainment guides and local content for Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. According to the press release, “This addition of a Mac conduit supports Vindigo’s goal of offering its service to every handheld user.”

CNET News has an article on the attempts of Palm and other companies utilizing the Palm OS to fix the 8MB DRAM memory chip glitch that could potentially erase data. TRG has a workaround available now, while Palm and Handspring expect to have patches ready by the end of the month.

zap business communication systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing the integration of calendar, project, ticker, and customization features for its ucONE product. The ucONE system enables two-way communication, providing groupware capabilities, project management, event management, repositories, calendaring, and centralized administration. It supports WML for wireless applications, HDML for handheld applications, and HTML for the Palm OS.

ZDNet has announced the winners of its annual ZDNet PDA Software Awards, honoring the year’s best Palm- and Windows CE-based software. Check it out to see if any of your favorites brought home a trophy.