DeviceAnywhere debuts Palm Pre to its developer network

SAN MATEO, USA: DeviceAnywhere, a leader in end-to-end mobile application testing, test automation and mobile application monitoring, has added the new Palm Pre phone to its network of 2000+ cutting edge feature phones and smartphones available over the DeviceAnywhere platform and accessible by organizations seeking to develop and test next generation mobile applications.

Now, mobile application developers can get a head start in developing and testing mobile content on this revolutionary new smartphone. Through DeviceAnywhere, Palm webOS developers can access all Pre functions including; a full touch-screen display that supports an accelerometer, located above a slider that unveils a full QWERTY keyboard. With DeviceAnywhere and the unique Direct-To-Device technology, developers can utilize and test these unique functions as though they had the device in hand.

Developers can also run multiple activities at the same time, as the Pre allows for multitasking between different applications. Additional connections are supported including the use of email, Wi-Fi, and GPS.

“We are pleased to add Palm Pre to our rapidly expanding list of available smartphones,” stated Faraz Syed, CEO and Co-Founder of DeviceAnywhere. “Smartphone usage is on the rise and expectations predict that they will corner nearly 80 percent of the mobile device market over the next five years. In anticipation of this demand we will continue to ensure the availability of solutions and devices that cater to the smartphone developer. Providing access to the new Palm Pre is a testament to our commitment in this endeavor.”

The Palm Pre phone is available now on the Sprint network in the United States.

New users can access DeviceAnywhere by visiting www.deviceanywhere.com. Once registered, users have access to three free hours on the system. Existing users are able to access Palm Pre functions through their standard DeviceAnywhere subscriptions with prior approval. Additional DeviceAnywhere features –- such as monitoring and test automation –- are also available for Palm Pre, empowering users to develop more efficient mobile applications and content.