The Messaging API Draft Published

The Device APIs and Policy Working Group has published a Working Draft of The Messaging API. This specification defines an API that provides access to messaging functionality in the device, including SMS, MMS and e-mail. Learn more about the Ubiquitous Web Applications Activity.

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