JBlend(TM) Deployed in Sony Ericsson's First 3G i-mode(TM) Handset

JBlend(TM) Deployed in Sony Ericsson's First 3G i-mode(TM) Handset

October 04, 2006

    TOKYO, Oct. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Aplix Corporation
(TSE: 3727), the global leader in deploying Java(TM)
technology in mobile devices, announced today that its
JBlend(TM) Java platform has been deployed in K610im, Sony
Ericsson's first i-mode(TM) phone. 

    K610im is Sony Ericsson's first GSM/UMTS phone to offer
full support for i-mode, the operator service that delivers
a richer experience for handling iMail, browsing the
Internet and viewing content.  On top of the 2 Megapixel
camera, extendable Memory Stick Micro(TM) (up to 1GB
available) support, as well as pre-installed music and
video player, the JBlend enabled K610im offers
high-performance mobile 3D gaming experiences to i-mode
users, making it as a modern classic true to its Sony
Ericsson heritage -- a highly desirable 3G handset that is
accessible to a wide audience.

    The incorporation of Aplix's JBlend technology enables
a variety of compelling content and Java experience for
K610im users to enjoy, including games and multimedia
applications. JBlend platform will also be deployed in Sony
Ericsson's other models that are under development.

    As the first-to-market enabler, Aplix has been trusted
by global operators and handset manufacturers to fulfill
their desired Java specifications.  The JBlend platform has
already been deployed on over 233 million mobile devices
around the world as of the end of Jun 2006. Aplix continues
its innovative efforts to contribute to the development of
consumer products that are even more appealing and easier
to use than those we have today.

    About Aplix Corporation
    Aplix Corporation is the global leader in deploying
Java technology in mobile phones.  Aplix was first
established in 1986 and has been a Sun Java licensee since
1996.  Aplix was publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange (Mothers) in 2003.  On August 24, 2004 Aplix and
the Taiwan based company iaSolution finalized the
integration of the corporations.

    Headquarters: Tokyo

    Others offices: San Francisco, Munich, Taipei,
Shanghai, Beijing, Seongnam and Seoul
    
    For more information, please visit: www.aplixcorp.com/
and www.iasolution.net/

    About the JBlend Platform
    The JBlend platform is the de facto solution for
running Java applications and services in consumer
electronics devices, including mobile phones.  The platform
has been licensed by over 50 companies As of December 2005.

    JBlend technology:

     -- Sets the pace by maintaining market leadership
through 
        innovation.
     -- Has proven results, enabling first-to-market
deliveries for 
        our customers. 
     -- Over 233 million mobile phones and consumer
electronics
        devices have been shipped with JBlend as of June
2006. 

     ¡ù JBlend and all related trademarks thereto are
trademarks 
        or registered trademarks of Aplix Corporation in
Japan and 
        other countries.
     ¡ù Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks
or 
        registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in
the
        United States and other countries.
     ¡ù i-mode and all other related marks are trademarks
or 
        registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan
and 
        other countries.
     ¡ù All other product or service names are the
property
        of their respective owners.

    Media Contact: 
  
     Aplix Corporation 
     Maggie Zhang 
     Tel:   [phone] 
     Email: [e-mail]     
     Website: http://www.aplixcorp.com 

SOURCE  Aplix Corporation