Frequently Asked Questions

What does Danger, Inc. do?
Who are Danger's competitors?
Is Danger a mobile device maker?
When will the next generation of the hardware be released?
What are Danger-powered devices?
What are the primary benefits of a Danger-powered device?
Where can I buy a Danger-powered device in the U.S.?
Where can I buy a Danger-powered device internationally?
What wireless network will the Danger platform support?
Can users synchronize their data with a PC or Mac?
What operating system is on Danger-powered devices?
Does Danger have a Developer Program?
What does Danger, Inc. do?

Danger is a software and services company. Since the company was founded in December 1999, Danger has developed a Java™-compatible, mobile Internet platform and application suite. The company hosts the client/server platform and builds applications for it, then licenses the service to mobile operators. In addition, Danger works with OEM partners, to deliver popular handsets that run on Danger's client software.

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Who are Danger's competitors?

Danger competes with mobile software and platform providers who are focused on the consumer market. Unlike our competitors, the Danger solution consists of an end-to-end platform that includes the backend infrastructure (software and data services) required for providing data and messaging services and an applications development platform. This results in a cohesive, integrated set of applications and services, yielding the superior user experience that is the hallmark of the Danger experience.

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Is Danger a mobile device maker?

Danger does not manufacture devices. Danger is a software and services company that delivers an unparalleled user experience with an end-to-end mobile Internet platform.

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When will the next generation of the hardware be released?

Danger works with manufacturing partners and operators to develop handsets that deliver Danger's innovative software and services. In cooperation with these partners, we do not pre-announce launch dates or share details about upcoming products.

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What are Danger-powered devices?

Danger-powered devices are handheld devices that deliver Danger's mobile Internet platform to the mass market. Danger partners with wireless operators to brand and market these devices directly to consumers worldwide. For instance, T-Mobile uses the Sidekick brand, while other operator partners have elected to use the hiptop® brand name from Danger. Applications on Danger-powered devices include:

• Internet Access: HTML web browsing
• E-mail with attachments (PDF, word & image)
• Instant messaging (Currently AOL and Yahoo! Messenger are supported)
• Full-featured mobile phone: can place against ear, use headset, or use speakerphone
• Personal Information Management: Address Book, Calendar, To Do, Notes and downloadable productivity applications
• Integrated digital camera with LED flash
• Catalog (Provides one-click downloads of games, applications and ringtones)

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What are the primary benefits of a Danger-powered device?

• Effortless, simple, intuitive user interface
• Blended multiple applications on single device without compromising performance of individual applications
• Multitasking is supported, which means multiple applications can be actively used at the same time. For instance, users can leave IM active in the background while surfing the Internet or looking up a contact in the address book.
• Unparalleled user experience through seamless interaction between applications (e.g., search the Web for an address with one click from the Address Book, or open an e-mail with one click to send a photo you have just taken.)
• Always-on connection: you are notified as e-mail is pushed to your device (no downloading required) and you can stay connected to IM chats.
• Customizable platform allows you to add games, applications, and content to make the experience truly what you want.
• Ongoing improvements to the end-user experience: 'over-the-air' updates deliver improved performance and new features to users free of charge.
• Architecture includes automatic back-up and Web-based access to user data
• Developers create premium applications and services that extend the platform

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Where can I buy a Danger-powered device in the U.S.?

T- Mobile USA sells the T-Mobile® Sidekick™ and T-Mobile® Sidekick™ LX in the United States. Visit our Where to Buy page.

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Where can I buy a Danger-powered device internationally?

Danger-powered devices can also be purchased through wireless operators in Australia. Visit our Where to Buy page.

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What wireless network will the Danger platform support?

The Danger platform is designed to work with all operator networks, although it is currently available only on the GSM/GPRS voice/data network.

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Can users synchronize their data with a PC or Mac?

Danger now offers PIM data synchronization with Microsoft® Outlook® through Intellisync® Software (available through select operators) and with Macs through MarkSpace software. Since the product's inception, the device has been able to synchronize wirelessly to the Desktop Interface available from any computer with Internet access.

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What operating system is on Danger-powered devices?

Danger has developed its own Danger Operating System that is compatible with Sun's J2ME standard (CLDC 1.1 and MIDP 2.0).

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Does Danger have a Developer Program?

Yes. Please visit our Developer site for more information about Danger's development platform. Go to developer.danger.com.

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