Research In Motion, makers of the popular Blackberry handheld, is going to offer software to allow smartphone users running Windows Mobile 6.0 to use the Blackberry's applications without changing their hardware.
“Extending BlackBerry applications to a broader range of devices is an
important element of RIM's strategy to provide an open platform that
supports industry standards and addresses the various needs of our
customers and partners,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at
Research In Motion. “This new software will provide a range of
important benefits, including easier support of Windows Mobile-based
devices within BlackBerry Enterprise Server environments, a consistent user interface for BlackBerry applications
across various devices, and the ability to run third-party applications
developed for the BlackBerry platform.”