Thursday, March 6, 2008

Mobile DTV Alliance Adds Focus on Harmonizing the Mobile TV Technologies


Promotes Harmonization across Multiple Broadcast Systems, Enhances Industry Collaboration with North American Broadcasters
SAN RAMON, Calif--The Mobile DTV Alliance today announced an expansion in the scope of its activities to address the emerging mobile TV market. The Mobile DTV Alliance has extended its work on implementation guidelines to encompass the emerging Advanced Television System Committee standard for mobile broadcast – ATSC-M/H – and broadened the Mobile DTV Alliance charter to include industry collaboration activities with North American broadcasters.
In support of the new charter, the MDTVA today released a key deliverable, the North American Mobile TV Implementation Guidelines. Thus, the MDTVA establishes itself as a primary collaboration forum between companies of various industries interested in mobile TV deployments, implementations and global testing.
“The Mobile DTV Alliance has considerable experience developing mobile TV implementation guidelines and bringing the mobile broadcast industry together,” said Walt Tamminen, president of the MDTVA. “Today we are excited to announce our refined focus on service interoperability, our expanded mission to collaborate with North American broadcasters, and the publication of our new mobile TV implementation guidelines, the common, interoperable service layer guidelines for multiple mobile TV technologies.” With these changes, the MDTVA is well positioned to help mobile carriers and broadcasters drive further market growth of mobile TV services in a more interoperable manner.
Interactive mobile TV continues to be the primary focus of the MDTVA. It is also the main mobile TV service enabled by the newly released implementation guidelines. The guidelines are based on the global Mobile Broadcast Services Enabler (OMA BCAST 1.0) specification, specially developed to address convergent TV opportunities across a wide variety of access systems. “Looking to harmonize network technologies on the service layer, our new implementation guidelines cater to DVB-H based broadcast systems today and will include ATSC-M/H based broadcast systems in the near future,” Tamminen said. “And since the guidelines are based on a global mainstream standard created by the Open Mobile Alliance, they are already being tested on a global scale by a wide variety of implementers.”
The three key aspects of the MDTVA’s implementation guidelines are:
-an interoperable technical foundation that builds on the efforts of the Open Mobile Alliance;
-support for multiple broadcast systems under a consistent service layer;
-expanded content protection options with Microsoft PlayReady technology, which supports the application of a wide range of business models to many types of entertainment content.

Handango Releases Smartphone Content Trends for 2007


Entertainment applications rose to the leading content category, showing a shift in consumer smartphone usage from business only to work-and-play

HURST, Texas, March 6 -- Handango, the world's leading provider of smartphone content, today released the 2007 Year-end Handango Yardstick, a global trend report about the smartphone content industry. For the first time in Yardstick history, Entertainment content was the leading sales category, moving from third place in 2006, signaling a consumer shift in using smartphones not just for business and productivity-related activities. Also, the report shows smartphones created and marketed to consumers to use for work and play were among the leading devices for content downloads in 2007.
The Handango Yardstick consolidates and reports on key smartphone market data based on content purchases on a quarterly and annual basis from across the Handango distribution network -- Handango.com, partner storefronts including carriers, OEMs and operating system partners, as well as individual application developers' websites that are powered by the Handango Commerce Engine. Market data in the report includes sales by content category; sales by device; top searches; the number of new software providers and applications added to the Handango library, and best-selling applications for each of the five major smartphone operating systems: BlackBerry(TM), Palm OS(R), Symbian OS(R), Windows Mobile(R) Standard (formerly Smartphone) and Windows Mobile(R) Professional (formerly Pocket PC).
2007 IN REVIEW:
Smartphones now used for both work and play
In 2007, Entertainment content was the top-selling category with 17 percent of total sales. Business & Professional content dropped from first place at 18 percent in 2006, to second place at 16 percent of total sales in 2007, suggesting that smartphone owners are using their devices for work and play. Other leading categories in 2007 were Productivity applications, such as address book and calendar, and Games, at third and fourth place, respectively.
BlackBerry mobile applications experienced triple-digit growth
More than 11,000 new mobile applications for the BlackBerry were added to the Handango network. In fact, the BlackBerry collection of applications grew at the largest rate, with 135% more applications added in 2007 than in 2006.
Devices catering to more mainstream consumers topped the list for mobile applications
The Blackberry Pearl and Motorola Q, smartphones targeted to consumers for both work and play, were among the top devices for content downloads in 2007, both by revenue and number of units sold.

PLATFORM OVERVIEW
In addition to the all-platform annual Handango Yardstick report, specific information is also available for each of the main smartphone operating systems: BlackBerry(TM), Palm OS(R), Symbian OS(R), Windows Mobile(R) Standard (formerly Smartphone) and Windows Mobile(R) Professional (formerly Pocket PC).
BlackBerry
Handango reported a stellar year for BlackBerry, with a 135% year over year increase in the number of new mobile content titles added to the Handango catalog. This operating system continues to be popular with consumers interested in Business & Professional applications, as sales in that category topped 31 percent in 2007, while Entertainment content came in second at 23 percent. Despite the fact that Business & Professional applications ranked highest in overall sales, the top 10 applications sold for BlackBerry in 2007 included Games, such as Sudoku and poker; Communications software, such as ringtones and instant messenger; and travel applications. The BlackBerry Pearl was the most popular device for mobile content in 2007, both in terms of revenue and units sold. The top 10 best-selling applications for BlackBerry in 2007 were:
1. Ringtone Megaplex (ringtone library)
2. Sudoku (puzzle game)
3. Colour Your Trackball (trackball customizer)
4. IM+ (instant messenger)
5. Ascendo DataVault (password manager)
6. WorldMate Live Gold Membership (travel assistant)
7. Aces Texas Hold'Em - No Limit (poker game)
8. IM+ for Skype (instant messenger)
9. SplashID for BlackBerry (information security)
10. Crackberry Ringtones Deluxe (ringtone library)
Windows Mobile Standard
Windows Mobile Standard users focused on play in 2007, as Entertainment applications topped the sales chart at 36 percent, and streaming media applications appeared in the top 10 best-sellers list. Business & Professional applications landed in distant second place at 12 percent. More applications -- over 1,600 -- were added to the Windows Mobile Standard catalog in 2007 than in 2006.
The top 10 best-selling applications for Windows Mobile Standard in 2007 were: 1. Ringtone Megaplex (ringtone library)
2. SBSH Facade (home screen plug-in)
3. MobiTV (streaming television)
4. HandiTV (streaming television)
5. Fizz Weather (weather monitor)
6. SmartphoneNotes (note manager)
7. Agendus Standard Edition (calendar manager)
8. Agenda One (calendar manager)
9. PocketStreamer (streaming media)
10. IM+ (instant messenger)
Palm OS
Although Palm released few devices in 2007, this operating system continued to show loyal demand for content throughout the year. The Palm Treo 650 remains one of the top devices for applications available from Handango. The top 10 best-selling applications for Palm OS in 2007 were:
1. PocketMirror Standard Edition (Outlook synchronization)
2. Agendus Professional Edition (personal information manager)
3. SplashID (information security)
4. Ringo Pro (ringtone player)
5. Agendus Premier Edition (Outlook synchronization)
6. Snap (data entry tool)
7. Agendus Desktop Edition (Outlook synchronization)
8. Diet & Exercise Assistant (fitness assistant)
9. PocketMirror Standard Upgrade (Outlook synchronization)
10. SplashWallet Suite (personal identification manager)
Windows Mobile Professional
The PPC 6700, which launched in 2005, topped the list of Windows Mobile Professional devices, demonstrating that older devices have remained popular with consumers downloading smartphone applications. Business & Professional applications remained the number one category in terms of sales for this operating system at 19 percent in 2007, with Entertainment applications coming in second at 15 percent. The top 10 best-selling applications for Pocket PC in 2007 were:
1. Spb Pocket Plus (today screen plug-in)
2. Spb Mobile Shell (today screen plug-in)
3. Pocket Informant 8 (today screen plug-in)
4. MobiTV (streaming television)
5. Spb Backup (file backup)
6. Microsoft Voice Command (voice control)
7. Spb Diary (today screen plug-in)
8. Spb Time (clock)
9. Spb Phone Suite (phone features)
10. Spb Brain Evolution (brain trainer)
Symbian OS
Users of the Symbian platform focused on Productivity and Utilities applications, coming in first and second place, respectively, in sales in 2007. The top 10 list included Productivity applications such as a time manager, as well as applications from other categories, including a music player, weather monitor and travel assistant. The top device for Symbian OS is the Nokia N95, which launched in 2007 and entered the top 10 device list for the first time. The top 10 best-selling Symbian OS applications in 2007 include:
1. SBSH Papyrus (time manager)
2. Handy Calendar for S60 (calendar manager)
3. LCG Jukebox (music player)
4. ProfiMail (email viewer)
5. Quickoffice Premier (document manager)
6. Handy Weather for S60 (weather monitor)
7. Advanced Call Manager (call manager)
8. WorldMate Professional (travel assistant)
9. Ultimate Voice Recorder (voice recorder)
10. IM+ (instant messenger)

Hostopia email service available for BlackBerry


BlackBerry customers can now utilize Hostopia's wholesale managed email service
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, March 6

Hostopia.com, Inc., today announced that its Hostopia email service now offers integrated support for BlackBerry Internet Service from Research InMotion, Hostopia's wholesale, managed email platform provides email services to leading global service providers of telecommunications and Internet services, who, in turn, offer email services to millions of businesses and consumers worldwide. The Hostopia email service now allows BlackBerry smartphone users to automatically receive messages from their Hostopia email account. To instantly configure and connect with their Hostopia email account users can simply enter their email credentials into their BlackBerry smartphone. Hostopia's Chief Marketing Officer, Paul D. Engels, comments, "This new relationship with RIM will allow us to offer the benefits of the BlackBerry Internet Service push email architecture to broadband service providers. This will enable their end users to instantly activate high-performance, mobile email simply by entering their personal email credentials into their BlackBerry smartphone. BlackBerry Internet Service is a natural complement to Hostopia's email platform, which now includes webmail and SyncSuite, our mobile data synchronization clients, for the BlackBerry platform, Outlook and others. The Hostopia client lets email users wirelessly update contact and other personal data between their desktop PC and a BlackBerry smartphone." Over two million email users on Hostopia's system will be able to utilize BlackBerry Internet Service. Hostopia will market the service on a wholesale basis, selling to telecommunications companies, cable providers and other broadband ISPs who require email for their end-user customers. Customers who also take advantage of Hostopia's SyncSuite applications can wirelessly synchronize their calendars, contacts and task information so that changes made on a BlackBerry smartphone can be automatically synchronized, over-the-air with Outlook and Webmail. "Whether for business or personal use, wireless email is a powerful service that offers customers a multitude of benefits, including enhanced communications, productivity and flexibility," said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "We are pleased to be working with Hostopia to enrich the email experience for our mutual
customers."

Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta


CUPERTINO, Calif., March 6 -- Apple today previewed its iPhone 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to selected developers and enterprise customers. The iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to private corporate networks. "We're excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPhone's enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device."

Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools to create innovative applications for iPhone and iPod touch. Starting today, anyone can download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone Simulator on their Mac(R). Apple today also introduced its new iPhone Developer Program, giving developers everything they need to create native applications, and the new App Store,
a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications to iPhone and iPod touch users. With the iPhone SDK, third party developers will be able to build native applications for the iPhone with a rich set of APIs, including programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media and Cocoa Touch technologies. The iPhone SDK will allow developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone's groundbreaking Multi-Touch user interface, animation technology, large storage, built-in three-axis accelerometer and geographical location technology to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.

Apple has licensed Exchange ActiveSync from Microsoft and is building it right into the iPhone, so that iPhone will connect out-of-the-box to Microsoft Exchange Servers 2003 and 2007 for secure over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars and global address lists. Built-in Exchange
ActiveSync support also enables security features such as remote wipe, password policies and auto-discovery. The iPhone 2.0 software supports Cisco IPsec VPN to ensure the highest level of IP-based encryption available for transmission of sensitive corporate data, as well as the ability to authenticate using digital certificates or password-based, multi-factor authentication. The addition of WPA2 Enterprise with 802.1x authentication enables enterprise customers to deploy iPhone and iPod touch with the latest standards for protection of Wi-Fi networks.

The iPhone 2.0 software provides a configuration utility that allows IT administrators to easily and quickly set up many iPhones, including password policies, VPN setting, installing certificates, email server settings and more. Once the configuration is defined it can be easily and securely delivered via web link or email to the user. To install, all the user has to do is authenticate with a user ID or password, download the configuration and tap install. Once installed, the user will have access to all their corporate IT services.

The iPhone 2.0 software release will contain the App Store, a new application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch. The App Store enables developers to reach every iPhone and iPod touch user. Developers set the price for their applications -- including free -- and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues. Users can download free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a secure, private page on the App Store accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications on the App Store. Third party iPhone and iPod touch applications must be approved by Apple and will be available exclusively through the App Store.

The iPhone SDK provides a reliable, fast and secure way to create innovative applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to the rich set of iPhone OS APIs, the iPhone SDK also provides advanced tools for creating native iPhone and iPod touch applications including: Xcode for source code editing, project management and graphical debugging; Interface Builder with drag and drop interface creation and live preview; Instruments to monitor and optimize iPhone application performance in real time; and the iPhone Simulator to run and debug applications.
During the beta iPhone SDK program, a limited number of developers will be accepted into Apple's new iPhone Developer Program and offered the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing. The Standard Program costs $99 (US) per year and gives members an iPhone SDK and development tools; access to pre-release iPhone software; technical support; the ability to
get code onto iPhones for testing; and distribution of applications via the new App Store. The Enterprise Program costs $299 (US) per year.

In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such as the ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word and Excel, as well as the ability to mass delete and move email messages. Apple plans to release the final iPhone 2.0 software, including the iPhone SDK and new enterprise features, as a free software update for all iPhone customers by the end of June. Third party applications created for the iPhone will also run on the iPod touch, and iPod touch users will be required to purchase a software update to run these applications. The iPhone Developer Program will initially be available in the US and will expand to other countries in the
coming months.

Jangl Launches Its Mobile Media Initiative

Jangl’s Engaged Mobile Audiences Attracts Leading Networks and Ad Agency to Test New Class of Mobile Advertising for Major Brands
PLEASANTON, Calif.-- Jangl, Inc., the company connecting millions of online profiles and mobile phones today unveiled an exciting new mobile media initiative that connects leading brands and savvy marketers with millions of mobile consumers around the world. The Jangl Mobile Media Initiative kicks off with Pudding Media and leading advertising and communications agency, Ogilvy’s Digital Innovation Group, to bring flexible mobile advertising solutions for today’s top brands.
Jangl services already enable text messaging, calling and voicemail for the most popular social Web destinations, including Facebook, Bebo and Plentyoffish. And now, Jangl is monetizing its free-ad-supported services and aggressively developing for more leading social networks, like MySpace, as well as supporting the many new social networks and application developers integrating Jangl SMS and voice services through Jangl’s Public API.
"For nearly a year, Jangl has worked hard to understand social Web consumer habits and successfully connect their online relationships with their mobile devices," said Michael Cerda, CEO and co-founder, Jangl, Inc. "The consumers spoke to us loud and clear – they expect ad-supported services in the social Web, and they want marketers to present goods and services through relevant, informative and entertaining campaigns. Today, we're opening up a new media channel for smart marketers that want to message consumers online and on their mobile phones."
Earlier this quarter, Jangl and Pudding Media tested “pre-roll spots” prior to calls on its free direct services and recently tested ads appended to SMS messages in Bebo and Facebook. Jangl is now working on new campaigns that leverage the interactive response capabilities of its voice services to deliver links and additional information via SMS to customers that respond and opt-in to promotions and offers from service sponsors and advertisers.
Jangl’s recent voice and text launch with Plentyoffish, a top ranked personals site according to ComScore Media Metrix, has driven significant additional volumes of text and voice messages to be monetized starting today through the Jangl Mobile Media Initiative.
“Jangl is a very compelling service for the Plentyoffish community,” said Markus Frind, founder and CEO of Plentyoffish.com. “Jangl has shown great leadership in quickly aligning the business objectives of advertisers, technology providers and leading online communities, while at the same time testing and delivering with great cooperation and ease. I’m looking forward to working more with Jangl and Jangl’s partners to deliver compelling, sponsored and ad-supported services to Plentyoffish members.”

CellSpin Now Supports Symbian


SAN JOSE, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CellSpin Soft, Inc. announced its highly anticipated support of its leading fully featured mobile blogging and media sharing software for the Symbian Operating System, the world's leading open operating system for mobile phones. CellSpin software is now available on over 300 mobile phone models worldwide.
CellSpin mobile software is the first product to provide a free, secure, intelligent, one-click graphical user interface for capturing images, audio, video and text and publishing them to one or many of a user's favorite blogging, social networking, photo sharing, and auction sites simultaneously.

CellSpin currently supports sharing media with Facebook, Blogger, YouTube, Picasa, Flickr, Live Journal, Live Spaces and eBay, with more to come. CellSpin is the first and the only application that enables smartphone users to create and post audio and videos to their live eBay auctions.
According to Bobby Gurvinder Singh, CEO and co-founder of CellSpin, "Supporting Symbian, with its huge user base in Asia, Europe and US, makes CellSpin accessible globally, and allows users everywhere to share media with friends and family instantly."
In addition to Symbian OS, CellSpin also supports Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 as well as BlackBerry.

reQall 2.0: iPhone Optimized


MOFFETT FIELD, California, March 6 /PRNewswire/ --
- reQall 2.0 improves memory for today's connected, but forgetful individuals reQall launched reQall 2.0, a groundbreaking, free memory aid to help people better manage their busy lives. Based on pioneering research from MIT's Media Lab, reQall 2.0 is an easy-to-use personal memory assistant that works across all aspects of your life. It's an always-with-you digital "memory pad" and memory jogger for your to-dos, ideas, shopping lists, visual reminders, or anything else you worry you will forget. From home to work, on your cellphone, on the Web, and with your friends and family, reQall is designed to help you remember better in whatever way suits you.
Although built on complex technology, reQall is fundamentally easy to use: There is no software to install, and no technology to think about -- a voice and a phone is all that is needed. Simply tell reQall and it does the rest: if you mention a grocery item, it will automatically be added to your shopping list; if you mention a friend's name and say 'ask', a reminder will automatically be sent to that friend.
A key feature of reQall 2.0 is the ability to allow users to be reminded in multiple ways: cell phone, text messaging, instant messaging, email, or Web. These 'triggers' are ideally suited to best jog the memory of today's connected but forgetful individuals.
Additionally, reQall 2.0 helps others to remember with its shared reminder functionality. Users simply add their friends, family, or business contacts to their reQall profile and the reQall system takes responsibility for setting and sending reminders to them in the format that they choose. When it comes to jogging your memory, reQall 2.0 makes it easy.
Here's an example of how you can use reQall:
-- Simply dial reQall's toll-free number and say "buy Easter gifts before 5pm today."
-- The message will immediately be converted into text and delivered in whatever way you specify.
-- The reminders can be sent as an email, added to your calendar, as a text message, via instant messaging, automatically added to your to-do list or sent to a friend or family member.
"Everyone today is busier, more distracted and overwhelmed than at any other time in history, so who doesn't need help remembering?" says Sunil Vemuri, reQall's co-founder and chief product officer. "With reQall 2.0, we're harnessing the power of your voice to help you remember and provide you with automatic reminders, in whatever way works for you. It's simple but powerful and has been specifically designed for today's hectic lifestyles."
iPhone Optimized
Although reQall works on any phone, it shines on Apple's iPhone, where it acts as a personal and sharable Task Manager. This is no accident: founding reQall members and advisors hail from Apple Computer.
As of today, reQall 2.0 is available for free.

Nokia and Fido launch the Nokia 6555


TORONTO - Fido and Nokia today announced the Canadian availability of the new Nokia 6555 mobile phone. Designed with the fashion conscious consumer in mind, with a stylish piano-black cover and retro analog clock display, the sleek fold-back handset exudes elegance and boasts superb functionality. The gentle curved shape and unique "smoothback" design, eliminates the sharp edge found at the hinge of most conventional folding phones, and makes the Nokia 6555 phone a joy to behold. Style mavens will not only be chic but comfortable when talking on their fashionable new mobile phone.
"Fido customers have for years enjoyed the easy-to-use and stylish interface of Nokia devices," said Patrick Hadsipantelis, VP, Marketing, Fido. "Design and functionality are very important to them when it comes to choosing the right mobile phone. The Nokia 6555 delivers on both counts, enabling our customers to stay connected and look good at the same time."
With support for Fido's MobileMail e-mail solution and a host of entertainment options, the Nokia 6555 handset allows users to stay in touch
while on the go. With the Nokia 6555, customers can browse, download, share and stream videos, for a rich mobile experience. The 16 million colour, 2.0" main display allows for crisp images and videos.
"Canadian consumers are demanding more from their mobile phones," said Joe Woo, Director of Sales, Nokia Canada. "With the Nokia 6555 phone, Fido and Nokia are giving consumers the opportunity to take advantage of Fido's network and full range of services. Now Canadians can take advantage of mobile e-mail and enjoy fast and easy downloads."
Along with the sleek design and fast downloading capabilities, the Nokia 6555 also includes the following features and functions:

- 1.3 megapixel camera and video recorder with 6x digital zoom for spontaneous capture of special moments to share with friends and family - XHTML browser for Internet browsing - Enhanced voice dialling - 30MB internal user memory, with support for up to 2GB memory with a microSD card - Bluetooth 2.0 for talking hands-free, connecting with other Bluetooth devices, or transferring data between the handset and a PC - Large keypad and generously sized scroll keys The Nokia 6555 is available exclusively at Fido retail locations, retail partners and online at Fido.ca for $75, including a 1G Memory Card, with a three-year Fido Agreement
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SAMSUNG Anycall L258 - Imagine Self Expression Through Touch


(Hong Kong) – Samsung Electronics introduced its latest glossy candy-bar phone, SAMSUNG Anycall L258. This stylish model comes with handwriting recognition to bring mobile users’ greater and more personal connectivity with friends.

The slim and compact SAMSUNG Anycall L258 comes in a metallic-silver and black exterior, giving the phone an added sense of sophistication and glamour. With its touch screen and handwriting recognition capabilities, users will be able to enjoy the fun of writing and sharing Chinese messages; they can also select a range of tools by using the track ball navi-key control

The L258 is equipped with a 2.3” QVGA TFT touch screen color display, 2.0 Mega-pixel camera, music player, FM radio and Bluetooth V2.0/ A2DP to deliver excellent imaging performance and multimedia experiences. This model supports an expandable microSD memory slot (up to 2GB) for quality photos and music.

Specifications and Key Functions of SAMSUNG Anycall L258:
Band^: Tri Band (GSM 900/1800/1900MHz)
Dimensions: 113 (L) x 50 (W) x 14.5 (D) mm
Weight: 97g
Display: 2.3” 262K TFT Touch Screen Color display (240 x 320 pixels)
Camera: 2.0 Mega-pixel
Memory: Built-in : 5.8 MB
External: microSD (up to 2 GB)
Colour+: Silver black
Battery Time*: Talk time: up to 3.5 hours
Stand-by time: up to 370 hours
Codec:
• Audio Play Format: MP3/ AAC/ eAAC+/ WMA
• Video Play Format: H.263/ MPEG4
Internet Browser: Openwave
Other Functions: Music player, speakerphone, handwriting recognition, touch screen feature, FM radio

Connectivity
Data Transfer: EDGE / GPRS Class 10
Bluetooth: V2.0 / A2DP