iAnywhere improves its AvantGo mobile browser

Dublin, CA, Jan. 11, 2004 -- (MobileVillage) -- iAnywhere, a subsidiary of Sybase (NYSE: SY), today launched the latest version of its AvantGo mobile Internet service. New features promise improved wireless synchronization, easier on-device web channel management and an expanded support system.

Connectivity improvements allow users to:

• Abbreviate sync times and minimize wireless costs by selecting the channels the user wants to sync
• Browse and search over a thousand AvantGo channels in real-time
• Surf the web using AvantGo – from a new section on the AvantGo homepage
• Access wireless-only channels, such as web mail channels
• Submit forms within channels (such as zip code for movie times) in real-time

User inteface improvements:

• A complete redesign of the user interface including tabbed navigation, customized channel layout, choice of fonts and new color themes
• Small-screen optimized navigation
• New browser versions for Palm OS 5, Pocket PC and Symbian, which include top requested features, including full-screen - screen support for palmOne T3 and T5 devices

On-device channel management and selection improvements:

• Ability to customize the layout of your channel list
• Ability to create Personal Channels from your device
• On-device Help & Alert sections
• Trouble-shooting tips and service alerts on your device
• Channel recommendations based upon other channels to which a user is subscribed

Customer support improvements:

• Section icon that can be expanded for more information about a feature
• One of the new tabbed navigation features includes a Help tab which includes top FAQ’s and tips for each platform supported
• The new Alerts tab displays important information regarding the user's account or the AvantGo Service (service maintenance notices, user tips, premium service expiration notices, etc.)

The new AvantGo is available for free download from the AvantGo web site. The update supports all major handheld devices running Palm OS 5, Pocket PC (2000, 2002, 2003), Symbian UIQ and Symbian OS v.6.1 Series 60.

For more information on iAnywhere and its products, including quick contact information and links, see the company's summary page on MobileVillage.

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