Palm announced earlier this week that it will extend its early access program for the upcoming Palm webOS platform.
With Mojo, developers have the ability to integrate their applications into core webOS functionality, such as linked contacts, layered calendars, multitasking, notifications and GPS capabilities. webOS applications run natively on the device. They don’t depend on any server connection to run and can cache data locally. Providing developers with the freedom to integrate unique webOS functionality and services into their applications paves the way for a rich catalog of innovative offerings for webOS users.
Mojo uses standard web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
Palm also announced its first Palm branded cloud service. The Mojo SDK will later include a service called the Mojo Messaging Service which will offer a standards-based method of exchanging information over the web. It will allow developers to push out live content to their applications or services.
While Palm is extending early access, developers will still need to apply for access until the general release later this year. Access can be requested via the Palm Developer Network website.