Telstra has revealed the addition of almost one million new mobile services in the six months to December 2011, but Sensis revenues plummeted 24 percent in 12 months.
UIQ, formerly owned by Symbian, provides a user interface and development platform for mobile phones. The software is a feature of various phones from Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Arima.
The new partners have agreed to continue the development of UIQ and to maintain its vendor and chipset independence. "Sony Ericsson and Motorola are committed to expanding the shareholder base of UI Holdings to include other handset vendors," said company officials. The participation of other companies as UIQ licensees will also be welcome.
No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval.
"This is an important transaction that demonstrates the increasing importance of open operating systems for all handset vendors," said Miles Flint, president of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications. "By working together in a strong, mutually beneficial partnership, handset vendors can reduce development costs and help operators launch more consistent services with greater efficiency."
UIQ allows manufacturers to use one set of code for a range of phones with diverse screen and control configurations, including softkeys and touch screens.
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