says.

Freescale's ARM-based i.MX applications processors are highly-integrated SoCs (system-on-chip processors) that offer advanced multimedia and power management features. For example, the i.MX31/i.MX31L SoCs integrate an image processing engine that supports full-motion (30 frames/sec.) VGA video, as well as a host of system functions and peripheral interfaces. The processors target a wide range of consumer devices, including mobile phones and portable media players, and have earned Microsoft's PlaysForSure certification, Freescale says.

Opera 9 SDK for Devices

Opera says its Opera 9 SDK for Devices "brings the full Internet to connected devices" and helps developers quickly integrate the Opera browser to create web applications, widgets, and dynamic user interfaces. Key features in the device-oriented browser are said to include: an Extensible Rendering Architecture (ERA), which tailors websites to fit in any screen size; fast JavaScript and rendering engines; support for dynamic AJAX applications; and, a full-featured, configurable user interface.


Opera 9 SDK for Devices architecture
(Click image for larger view)
In addition to supporting i.MX, the Opera 9 for Devices SDK supports other ARM processors, Power PC, MIPS, and x86, according to the company. The SDK's embedded operating system support spans Windows CE, Linux, and VxWorks.

The pre-ported Opera 9 SDK for Devices is immediately available from Opera. Pricing was not disclosed.

---

Related stories:

• Opera 9 browser targets Windows CE gadgets
  
• High-integration SoCs boost Windows Mobile video
  
• Freescale processor powers "smallest" Windows CE PDA phone
  
• Device browser to gain standalone Web app support
  
• Opera's Windows Mobile Pocket PC browser debuts
  
• Embedded web browser supports Windows Mobile 5.0
  
• SDK adapts Embedded browser UI to Windows Embedded-based devices
  
• Browser to become tomorrow's mobile phone UI?
  
• Opera readies browser for any screen size
  
• Opera eyes IP-STB market with browser for TV displays