Handset maker Motorola Inc. announced support for mobile Internet browsing technology from Picsel Technologies Ltd. Motorola’s A768, A1000 and MPx phones will feature the browser.
“Motorola believes that having Picsel software as an integral component of our Smart Phone product range will allow consumers to enjoy a richer experience as display sizes increase and technology is made available to allow consumers to use mobile devices to interact with the Internet or with different types of data on their mobile devices, ” said Mike Sudol, vice president and general manager for Motorola’s GSM Products in APAC. “This alliance reflects the belief we have that Picsel’s technology will successfully complement our strategy to provide compelling experiences, which encourage consumers to purchase our new generation of content rich phones.”
Picsel offers an Internet browser scaled down for use in mobile phones. The company said its browser can render standard HTML Internet pages as well as Flash, Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF content. The company has previously worked with Asian handset makers Lenovo, BenQ and TCL.
Motorola’s support for Picsel is notable as several other handset makers, including Nokia Corp. and Sony Ericsson, have largely backed Internet browsing company Opera Software.
