Bianchino added to Board

GEOWORKS TO ADD BERNARD BIANCHINO OF SPRINT PCS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alameda, Calif. (June 30, 1998) - Geoworks Corporation (NASDAQ National Market System: GWRX), a leading provider of smart phone software solutions, today said that it will add an experienced telecommunications executive to its board of directors, Bernard (Bernie) A. Bianchino from Sprint PCS.

Bianchino, (49), is chief business development officer for Sprint PCS, a position he has held for three years. He is a member of Sprint PCS' senior executive team and responsible for wholesale strategic transactions and resale markets, and, affiliate and carrier relationships. Bianchino, who was executive vice president, general counsel and external affairs, for Qwest Communications, also spent eight years as vice president, law-general business, for Sprint Corporation and US Sprint.

"When I assumed the position of chief executive officer several weeks ago, I indicated that one of my principal objectives was to enhance our board with experienced industry executives," noted David Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Geoworks.

"Clearly, we have done that with Bernie's appointment. He has held senior executive positions with several communications leaders and been in the forefront of the industry's development," he added.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to help enhance Geoworks' position in the marketplace," Bianchino said. "They are enabling devices that will deliver advanced wireless data capabilities including email, Internet access, targeted content and services and are well positioned to have a significant impact on the communications market," he added.

Bianchino earned a bachelor's and law degree from Washburn University.

About Geoworks
Based in Alameda, California, Geoworks Corporation is a leading software provider for manufacturers of mobile communicating devices, including smart phones, as well as the cellular industry. The company has licensed its GEOS(r) and GEOS(r)-SC(tm) operating systems to leading manufacturers, including Mitsubishi, Nokia, Toshiba Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Brother International Corp. and Canon Business Machines. In addition, the company is working with content and services providers and international cellular operators.

In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes forward-looking statements, including future expansion of the board of directors. Additional information is available in the Risk Factors and Business discussions in the company's Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other filings available from the company or from the Securities and Exchange Commission.