developers to access its market-leading  database of mobile device capabilities by offering a series of specialized  'content packs'.

DeviceMine v3.0, launched today, tracks up to 530 different  characteristics for mobile devices in its database; including physical  characteristics, browser information, media support and native application  environments. Armed with this information, mobile developers are able to  navigate the complexity of device fragmentation and optimize their content  and applications according to individual device types.

The latest version of DeviceMine offers improved information around media  and content delivery; including video streaming, audio codecs and bitrates as well as FlashLite and application runtime environments. It will also be available through a series of specialized content packs. These packs
deliver a subset of DeviceMine data, offering a greatly reduced cost of entry and allowing mobile content developers to license only the data required to support their services. Five content packs are available, each focused on particular areas of the handset; Browser Pack, Hardware Pack, Media Pack, Software Pack and Device Management Pack.

With so many new handsets launched every year, differences in hardware, operating systems and displays make it a challenge for content developers to deliver a consistent and compelling user experience.

"How a piece of content performs on one device can be hugely different to how it performs on another. Differences in screen size and resolution, DRM restrictions and media support are just a handful of factors that can make or break the user experience and damage service profitability," explains Nick Gyles, CTO of WDSGlobal's Technology Division. "DeviceMine allows content developers to tailor products according to actual device characteristics and ensure mobile content, applications and the browsing experience are always optimized."

A free demo of DeviceMine 3.0 data is available at http://www.wdsglobal.com/devicemine.

Information Source:    WDSGlobal