Leading Handset Manufacturers to Support the Joint Innovation Lab (JIL)
Initiative
- LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp Agree to Support the Joint Innovation Lab Widget Specification Enabling Development of Compelling Mobile Internet Services
The launch of a wide range of JIL widget compliant handsets will enable developers to create applications that can be rolled out to customers across the JIL member companies of
Customers will benefit from having a wide range of useful and innovative mobile applications to choose from.
While JIL compliant handsets have launched in some European countries and
"The decision of LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp to incorporate the JIL widget specifications in their future product roadmap is proof of the tremendous potential that JIL offers both to developers and customers," said Peters Suh, JIL CEO. "All four companies are innovation leaders and this is another strong affirmation of both JIL strategy and its robust technical specifications."
JIL is a joint venture involving
JIL has developed a platform for mobile widgets centred around mobile operators' unique capabilities which enables the developer community to develop applications for all types of handsets as well as give customers access to a range of compelling, rich internet services.
* EDITOR'S NOTE: A widget is a small, web-based application that gives customers access to useful services such as weather guides, stock lists and flight trackers and entertainment services such as games and music.
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