UIQ continues to push forward, with its latest version UIQ 3.3. UIQ 3.3 based on Symbian OS v 9.3, includes support for Java MSA platform (JSR 248), as well as a number of Opera-browser goodies, and new messaging-oriented additions.

From their annoucement:

  • Focus on enhanced support for operator acceptance – UIQ enables phone manufacturers to meet the requirements of several major telecom operators. The features added into this release allow UIQ 3.3 based phones to target a broad audience.
  • A new version of Opera 9 – Includes an extensively enhanced version of Opera browser (9.5) with an improved user experience of browsing on the mobile phone including faster page loads, a new layout engine and a new intuitive user interface including page overview and panning. It also includes a Widget Manager making it possible to see, run, download and remove widgets on the phone.
  • A widget dashboard – The new version of the Opera browser also includes a Widget Manager, making it possible to see, run, download and remove widgets on the phone.
  • Contains a fullset Java JSR 248 – This Mobile Service Architecture is the emerging standard for mobile devices running J2ME and CLDC allowing developers to create a wide range of media-capable applications.
  • A full-feature unified messaging suite – Contains improvements in SMS and MMS such as a unified message composer allowing for the intuitive creation of SMS and MMS, Voice messaging and rich text messaging.

On February of 2008, Sony Ericsson completed the acquisition of UIQ Technology.

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