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Handspring today introduced a new developer program designed to fuel development of wireless, business and consumer applications for its line of Treo communicators. The program is slated to offer Treo solution developers technical and marketing support.

Handspring said it is supporting application development in three categories: horizontal business solutions such as email and VPN clients; vertical solutions such as those used in health care, legal, finance and real estate markets; and consumer solutions focusing on applications such as media players, instant messaging and games.

According to the company, registered Treo solution developers will have access to technical notes, training, online Treo developer forums, and various other technical, marketing and partner resources. Handspring said it host a special developer reception at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France on Thursday, February 20. Handspring Vice President of Marketing Joe Sipher, PalmSource President and CEO David Nagel, and members of their developer support teams will be on hand.

Handspring recently discontinued the first Treo, the Treo 180, and the only Treo that wasn't a communicator, the Treo 90.