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Metrowerks To Demonstrate On-Device Debugging of Wireless Java Applications CodeWarrior Wireless Studio 7 Debug Capabilities Enhance Wireless Application Quality 2003 JAVAONE CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO - June 10, 2003 - Metrowerks plans to demonstrate its CodeWarriorÔ Wireless Studio 7 product debugging a J2ME application on a Sony Ericsson T610 phone at the 2003 JavaOne conference in San Francisco. The CodeWarrior debugger is engineered to support the standard Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) over a TCP/IP connection. On-device debugging on the Sony Ericsson T610 is scheduled to be performed via a serial cable. This breakthrough demonstration further establishes Metrowerks' momentum and innovation in the wireless marketplace, where in 2000 the CodeWarrior integrated development environment (IDE) became the first tool to support remote debugging and provide support for wireless JavaÔ applications. "Testing and debugging are two of the most time-intensive phases of the application development cycle," said Gerardo A. Dada, marketing services director for Metrowerks. "Tools like the CodeWarrior IDE, which help developers speed these processes, can improve application quality and time to market." "On-device debugging is the 'holy grail' for mobile application developers," said Ralph Barbagallo, president, Flarb Development. "For tracking down difficult, device-specific bugs in the application, emulation testing is often insufficient. The CodeWarrior IDE's debug capability for the T610 phone is engineered to allow us to step through code execution on the actual handset, and this promises to streamline our development process tremendously." "Enabling developers to test and debug applications on Sony Ericsson phones demonstrates our company's commitment to developers, and our focus on improving their ability to create powerful applications," said Rikko Sakaguchi, senior vice president and head of corporate function, Content and Development for Sony Ericsson. "To the best of our knowledge, the T610 is the first phone to support on-device debugging. Our partnership with Metrowerks and their leading CodeWarrior IDE are advancing the possibilities of wireless Java technology." The Sony Ericsson T610 is a GSM tri-band phone designed to support the Java and Mophun platforms, and to make a wide range of mobile games and applications available for download. The T610 provides J2ME mobile information device profile (MIDP) functionality, and supports Mobile Media API (JSR 135). It has a screen with 128x160 resolution and 65,000 colors, advanced messaging capabilities, and a built-in digital camera. It offers connectivity via general radio packet service, infrared, BluetoothÔ wireless and serial cable technologies. CodeWarrior Wireless Studio 7 is a professional tool for J2ME and Personal JavaT application developers. It includes a multi-target project manager, and offers integration capability with virtually every leading software development kit and emulator, simplifying the complex task of developing applications for different mobile devices. The product's broad feature set, which includes rapid application development, code completion, wizards, stationery, code samples, and a powerful class browser, helps to simplify complex tasks and improve developer productivity. The CodeWarrior Wireless Studio 7 has earned accolades across the industry and from around the world, including the Game Developer 2002 Frontline Award for Best Programming Tool, and Chinese Programmer Magazine's endorsement as the best tool for J2ME application development. The CodeWarrior Wireless Studio is part of a leading portfolio of wireless development tools from Metrowerks, which includes support for Java CardT, J2SET, J2MET and Personal Java PlatformsT. CodeWarrior is also the tool of choice for Symbian OST device and application developers, and the market leader in Palm OST application development tools. In November of 2002, Metrowerks introduced the CodeWarrior Wireless Studio PDA Edition, the first IDE to provide on-device debugging and automated build tools for Sharp Zaurus and Pocket PC based PDAs. About Metrowerks Metrowerks creates CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services for developers, with a particular focus on the following industries: consumer electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior product line includes development tools and middleware that enable customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers services, including training, developer programs, and custom software engineering. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT). Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. For more information, please visit: http://www.metrowerks.com.