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Cooperation to set a new benchmark for picture quality in camera phones

Nokia, the global leader in mobility, and Carl Zeiss, the world’s leading optics company, today announced a collaboration to incorporate Carl Zeiss optics to Nokia’s camera phones. The two companies will bring the design expertise and stringent quality requirements of Carl Zeiss to Nokia’s product creation process for high-end camera devices. As a result of the collaboration, consumers will be able to capture, share, store and print better quality images with Nokia’s flagship imaging devices.

The outstanding scientific expertise from Carl Zeiss in camera optics and the industry-leading position of Nokia in the mobile phone market offers a solid foundation for the cooperation. Both parties regard this agreement as the beginning of a long-term relationship. The first Nokia product to incorporate Carl Zeiss optics and carry the ZEISS brand is the Nokia N90 Multimedia, also launched today.

“The close collaboration with Carl Zeiss, one of the most respected companies in the camera industry, underlines Nokia’s dedication to excel in mobile imaging products,” says Juha Putkiranta, Senior Vice President, Imaging, Nokia. “We are proud to be the first camera phone manufacturer in the world to introduce ZEISS-quality products to consumers. Through continuous knowledge exchange and determination for hard work, we strive to set a new benchmark for the mobile imaging industry.”

“We are delighted to join forces with the world leader in mobility, and recognize this collaboration as an important step in creating a high-end camera phone market,” comments Dr. Dieter Kurz, CEO at Carl Zeiss. “Nokia’s technological expertise and market understanding of mobile devices combined with Carl Zeiss’ proven proficiency of optics and lens solutions makes us a strong team.”

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com

About Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Group is structured as six business groups that operate with sole responsibility. They are generally ranked first or second in the three strategic markets of biosciences and medical technology, system solutions for industry and optical consumer goods. They offer products and services for biomedical research and medical technology, system solutions for the semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, as well as high quality consumer goods such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars. The Carl Zeiss Group is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia. In fiscal year 2003/04 the global workforce of approximately 13.700 employees generated revenue of about EUR 2.1 billion. Further information is available at www.zeiss.com.

Ultra-thin, Sleek, Affordable and New in “Must-Have” Jet Black, Available Now for Markets in Asia.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today unveiled the Motorola RAZR BLK V3, the latest version of the popular and ultra-slim metal-clad flip phone that has come to redefine style and elegance in wireless communications.

Continuing to build on the momentum of its original sleek silver model, Motorola’s RAZR BLK V3 is to wireless devices what the tuxedo, the knee-high black stiletto boot or the black leather jacket are to fashion. The RAZR BLK V3 compliments the previously launched RAZR V3 in sleek silver.

After months of anticipation in the marketplace, the RAZR BLK V3 is “THE” mobile device to have. It was a hot item when it was first previewed to a select audience of Hollywood’s elite earlier this year at the 77th annual Academy Awards as part of Motorola’s tradition of providing the top 25 actors and directors with a not-yet-commercially-available mobile phone.

A design milestone, the RAZR BLK V3 like its original V3 counterpart is made almost entirely of metal including aircraft grade aluminum, magnesium and a first-of-its-kind nickel-plated copper alloy keypad. The feature set includes a built in camera with digital zoom, mpeg video player, speaker phone and quad-band technology which allows the phone to work in over 100 countries. In keeping with Motorola’s drive for Seamless Mobility, the RAZR BLK V3 is enabled with Bluetooth(R), wireless technology which can allow voice, image and video to be easily transmitted without wires, and at an affordable price.

The next act for Motorola’s “device formerly known as the cell phone” includes all the same V3 features for taking pictures, talking out loud (via speakerphone), surfing the Net and playing MP3 ringtones and Java(TM) games. It also offers a 2.2 hi-res color screen, 3D graphics engine, Bluetooth(R) functionality, and precision cut keypad with electroluminescent “cool blue” backlighting.

“The RAZR V3 was a tough act to follow, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the design team has come up with this jet black version which simply leaves you breathless” said Motorola’s Michael Tatelman, vice president and general manager, Mobile Devices Business, North Asia. “This product is not only functional, it is quite possibly the most elegant mobile phone ever produced.”

The affordable RAZR BLK V3 is being rolled out now, across Asia.

About Motorola
Motorola (NYSE:MOT) is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .

First Nokia Phone to Comply With Upcoming EU Environmental Legislation

Nokia today introduced the sporty Nokia 5140i camera phone, adding a feature-filled handset for active-minded consumers to its product lineup. Dust and splash-resistance combine with durability to make the triband EGSM 900 GSM 1800/1900 Nokia 5140i an ideal outdoor training partner. The Nokia 5140i is expected to leave the starting block and begin shipping in the second quarter of 2005 with an estimated retail price of 200 EUR before subsidies or taxes.

“The Nokia 5140i offers active consumers a mobile phone that complements their on-the-go lifestyle. With its strong feature set and messaging capabilities, the Nokia 5140i enables outdoors and fitness enthusiasts to stay connected whatever their interests are - during hard-core training or just a leisurely hike,” says Tomi Paatsila, Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia.

The feature set of the Nokia 5140i has been designed to offer extra motivation during workouts or for enjoying downtime. With the Fitness Coach application, the Nokia 5140i offers an ‘always-on’ personal trainer that encourages you to go the extra mile or finish the last set. The Fitness Coach application also enables to track sports performance over time or sharing of results via SMS with coaches or team-mates. MP3 ring tones announce incoming calls and an FM radio provides extra energy while on the go. With improved Push to talk functionality, the Nokia 5140i enables users to conveniently coordinate outdoor activities or cheer sport mates - be it an individual or a whole team - at the push of a button. And Nokia Xpress audio messaging ensures the user will not be a runner-up when it comes to keeping in touch. Even personalized highlight reels can be created and shared thanks to the Nokia 5140i phone’s integrated VGA camera.

In addition to its advanced technology and rugged good looks, the Nokia 5140i will meet the requirements of an upcoming EU environmental legislation (RoHS, 2002/95/EC), more than one year in advance. “The Nokia 5140i is also a frontrunner when it comes to environmental aspects,” explains Olli-Pekka Makirintala, Director Environmental Management, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “The Nokia 5140i is designed to fulfill the requirements of the upcoming EU environmental legislation on the phase out of restricted substances, well before the legislation takes effect in July 2006. As a leader in mobility, Nokia - and our suppliers - have put a great deal of effort to be proactive in meeting the new requirements early.”

Training Mates stay on track
The Nokia 5140i continues to build upon the successful ‘Training Mates’ cooperation between Nokia and Polar Electro, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sports instruments and heart rate monitors. For athletes, the Nokia 5140i provides easy connectivity to a high-performance range of Polar’s top of the line wrist computers, designed for fitness, running, cycling and outdoor enthusiasts. Right after an exercise, training data can be transferred and viewed graphically on the bright display of Nokia 5140i. Bridging lifestyle and sports, the Nokia 5140i connects to Polar’s popular Running Computer S625X and the Cycling Computer S725. In addition, a variety of Polar Outdoor Computers such as the Polar AXN 500 as well as the Polar AXN 700 and the upcoming Fitness F55 heart rate monitor are enhancing the exercise features of the Nokia 5140i.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com.

Nokia Nseries offers the latest technologies and new fusions of digital media and mobility to consumers

Nokia announced today the Nokia Nseries branded range of next generation multimedia devices. Packed with the latest technologies such as 3G, Carl Zeiss Optics, megapixel cameras, multi-gigabyte memory, VHS resolution video and WLAN, the Nokia Nseries offers new fusions of digital media and mobility to the hands of mobile users. Consumers can now use a single device to do everything from snapping print-quality images, reading email, listening to music, browsing their favorite websites, watching mobile TV and much more. The Nokia Nseries multimedia range is styled to meet the expectations of the most demanding customers with stainless steel finishes and black pearl and smooth silver color pallets. The first Nokia Nseries products are expected to become available during the second quarter of 2005 followed by several more by the end of 2005.

“This next step in digital convergence brings together mobile devices, Internet content, still and video cameras, music, email and much more. Nokia Nseries devices share similar design traits as mobile phones, but they are actually powerful pocketable computers with a comprehensive set of multimedia features,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia. “The Nokia Nseries offers the world’s most powerful functionality in the mobile space. As Nokia Nseries is based on Series 60, people can choose from thousands of add-on applications to customize their device to best suit their needs. The Nokia Nseries range is the perfect choice for customers who want to have mobility with the latest technologies and great design - for both work and play.”

Nokia Nseries - high performance multimedia
Nokia Nseries leads the formation of new mobile product categories through the fusion of rich functionality into one beautifully designed, easy-to-use device. All Nokia Nseries devices support print-quality photography and high quality video recording. In addition, Nokia Nseries devices offer rich music experience including over-the-air downloads, gigabytes of memory and stereo audio.

Featuring large color displays, HTML web browser and streaming video, the Nokia Nseries devices enable access to entertainment, news and information anywhere, anytime. The Nokia Nseries range helps consumers balance personal and work life with a broad range of productivity features such as push email with attachments and full organizer features. PC synchronization of music, images, videos and organizer data are made simple with Nokia PC Suite and multiple connectivity options. As Nokia Nseries is based on the Series 60 smartphone platform, users can choose from more than 3 000 applications to add new functionality to their device. Rich communication is naturally at the core of all Nokia Nseries devices, including telephony, two-way video call, video sharing and multiple messaging options.

First Nokia Nseries products
The Nokia N90 multimedia takes mobile photography to a new level. Being the world’s first camera phone equipped with Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N90 offers superior quality photography with a possibility to instantly print and share the shots over distances. Boasting a 2 megapixel camera and VHS resolution video capture among its advanced imaging features, the Nokia N90 multimedia helps people to capture memories at their convenience. Based on a pioneering multi-hinge twist-and-shoot design, the Nokia N90 is expected to become available during the second quarter of 2005.

The Nokia N91 multimedia is the company’s latest device optimized for music. Consumers can store up to 3000 songs on the integrated 4-gigabyte hard disk, making the Nokia N91 a true mobile jukebox. Packed with multiple connectivity options, such as 3G WCDMA, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB 2.0, the Nokia N91 makes it easy for people to manage and enjoy their favorite music when and where they want. The Nokia N91 is expected to become commercially available worldwide by the end of 2005.

The Nokia N70 multimedia is the world’s smallest Series 60 based 3G WCDMA device with a 2 megapixel camera, combining the elegant Nokia Nseries design with easy mobile photography. Offering the full Nokia Nseries multimedia feature set, including push email, HTML browser, music player and FM radio with stereo audio, the Nokia N70 is expected to become available during the third quarter of 2005.

About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever and wherever they want.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

New Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo Adds Six Distinctive Styles to Sprint’s Industry-Leading Color Offerings

Color trends have always been integral in driving the direction of the fashion world. Now, Sprint (NYSE:FON) and Sanyo are advancing the role of the wireless phone as today’s hottest fashion accessory with a significant expansion of color choice availability. The expansion includes last month’s introduction of the Sprint PCS Voice Phone SCP-200 by Sanyo and today’s launch of the Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo. Combined, the two phones will be available in a total of nine different color options.

The SCP-200 by Sanyo is offered in three colors, Silver, Atlantic Blue and Pink Fusion, while the VI-2300 will be offered in six colors — initially in Silver, and coming soon in Blue Ice, Graphite, Champagne Rose, Satin Red and Deep Forest Green. Both phones are available at Sprint Stores nationwide and online ( http://www.sprintpcs.com/ ). The SCP-200 by Sanyo has a suggested retail price of $169.99, or $19.99 after rebate, the VI-2300 by Sanyo has a suggested retail price of $189.99, or $39.99 after rebate with a new term service agreement.

Together with the introduction of these wireless phones, Sprint announces a new line of color-coordinated accessories designed to further enhance the appeal of the phones and increase personalization choices available to fashion-savvy customers. These accessories include new headsets and carrying cases in colors designed to match the new phones, including pink, navy, red, black and royal blue. Bundles are also available, featuring a colored handset case, matching headset and vehicle power charger for $49.99. Sprint also announced today that it will soon offer an exclusive line of handset cases from one of the most sought after handbag designers, Dooney & Bourke.

“Consumers of all ages are making fashion statements with the mobile phones they carry — the size, the design, the brand, the ringers and screen savers they use for personalization, and now by the color of the phone they carry,” said John Garcia, senior vice president - Sales and Distribution, Sprint. “Sprint and Sanyo are giving customers more color choices. Benefits of having phones in multiple colors are that family members can own the same model phone in different colors and that when they leave home in the morning, there’s no confusion — they each know they are carrying the right phone. Customers express themselves in many ways, and now choosing a mobile phone that’s their favorite color or the color of their favorite Sport’s team just got easier.”

Sprint and Sanyo are leading the industry by presenting such a broad offering of colors. The companies began testing market response to color offerings two years ago with a single model in three designs. Inspired by customer response, the Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-8200 by Sanyo was made available in four colors.

“The colors are very attractive, and we know that this will be the first thing people see, but at the same time these phones also have the quality and powerful features that customers have come to expect from Sanyo,” said Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of Sanyo Fisher Company’s Wireless Communications Division. “They both feature our high-quality built-in speakerphone, a color screen and Sanyo’s long battery life. With the VI-2300, we also add Sprint PCS Vision compatibility and Sprint PCS Ready Link(SM). These phones have both beauty and brains.”

Key features of the new Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo include:

• Compact style: Clamshell 3.35″ x 1.85″ x 1.05″ and only 3.6 ounces.
• Dual-band/tri-mode: This phone may be used on and while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
• Sprint PCS Vision: Surf the Web; check email; and download games, ringtones, applications and screensavers.
• Sprint PCS Ready Link: A thumb-operable Sprint PCS Ready Link button on the side of the phone allows instant conversation coast-to-coast.
• Built-in speakerphone: Open or closed, hands-free operation of the phone is made easy with the high-quality built-in SANYO speakerphone.
• Vibrant full-color internal screen: Vivid 1.6″ internal color LCD; supports 65K colors.
• External display: Check caller ID, time and battery life on the external LCD display.
• Voice-activated dialing: Say the name of the person you want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. Prior training required. Store up to 30 entries.
• Two-way SMS text messaging: Instantly chat with friends and family by sending and receiving short text messages with SMS.
• Customizable caller ID: Customize your caller ID by linking a ringer or downloaded graphic or photo to a specific phone number in your contact list. The caller’s number will also appear on the internal and external screens.
• Internal phone book: Assign up to 300 entries, each storing seven numbers, with a total capacity of up to 500 numbers and 300 email and Web addresses.
• Call screening: Allows the user to decide whether or not to take the call while the caller hears a supplied or user-recorded announcement.
• Built-in personal tools and planner: Includes an Alarm Clock that can be set one time or daily, a calendar with a To-Do List and Scheduler, a Calculator, a Stop Watch, and a World Clock.
• Voice memo: Record over a minute’s worth of memos, notes and reminders of up to 18 seconds each in length for playback when needed.

 

About Sprint
Sprint offers an extensive range of innovative communication products and solutions, including global IP, wireless, local and multiproduct bundles. A Fortune 100 company with more than $27 billion in annual revenues in 2004, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state- of-the-art network technologies, including the United States’ first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network; an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone; and one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide wireless networks in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr .

About Sanyo
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SANYY) is a $24 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, Sanyo Fisher Company (a division of Sanyo North America Corporation, a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.) markets PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, televisions, DVD players/recorders, dictation devices, digital camera/camcorder combinations, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems.

First U.S. Phone to Vibrate to the Beat of the Ring Tone With VibeTonz(TM)

Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation’s most reliable network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the SCH-n330, a must-have wireless phone for younger on-the-go trendy consumers. This sleek and distinctive pop-up screen with its steel blue accenting means customers with the n330 will undoubtedly stand out in the crowd whenever they make or receive a call. But it is the rhythm of the beat that makes this phone unique when it vibrates to the beat of a pre-selected ring tone.

Get It Now(R) equipped, the n330 offers customers one button access to Verizon Wireless’ virtual mall of downloadable games and ring tones. Single button access also quickly takes you to a text message screen for customers who want to take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ new IN Messaging service which for just $5.00 monthly access added to any America’s Choice(SM) plan allows unlimited TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging to over 40 million Verizon Wireless customers from the National Enhanced Services Coverage Area. The n330 also comes with a dedicated speakerphone button for chatting and hands-free dialing capabilities.

The n330 is the first mobile phone in the U.S. with Immersion’s VibeTonz touch sensations that beat to the rhythm, melody and dynamics of 15 preloaded ringers. The new vibe feature also works for VibeTonz-enhanced downloadable ring tones available through Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now service.

With downloadable polyphonic ring tones, hot new games and wallpapers, the possibilities are endless when it comes to personalization on the n330. Consumers customize Caller ID and messages that are displayed brilliantly via the vibrant 65,000-color screen, making sending messages, playing games and talking more fun than ever.

“Samsung is pleased to build upon our existing product line by offering this stylish new wireless device,” said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of wireless terminals, Samsung. “The n330 offers fun features such as SMS and downloadable games, ring tones and wallpapers that make it ideal for savvy trend-setting consumers.”

The n330 features multilingual text display as well as a personal organizer with a calendar, scheduler, alarm clock, calculator, and world time. Weighing in at 3.9 ounces, the n330 is the perfect mobile pocket accessory.

The n330, which retails for $69.99 with a two-year customer agreement is available in over 1,900 Verizon Wireless Communications stores including those in Circuit City as well as in Best Buy and select RadioShack stores nationwide.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless voice network, serving 43.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA’s website at http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless .

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2003 parent company sales of $36.4 billion and net income of $5.0 billion. Employing approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices in 46 countries, the company consists of six main business units: Corporate Technology Operations, Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips, TFT-LCDs and VCRs. For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/.

Customers Can Make a Fashion Statement With Exclusive Offering of Colorful Carriers for Their Wireless Phones

As the trend of wireless phone personalization continues to explode, customers of Sprint (NYSE:FON) will be able to express their stylish side with fun and fashionable phone cases from leading handbag designer Dooney & Bourke. Through an exclusive agreement, the colorful new cases will be available in Sprint retail stores just in time for Mother’s Day, making them a perfect gift idea for any classy mom.

“Wireless phones are an essential part of people’s lives, and our customers are telling us they want the phone and now even accessories to be more reflective of their personality,” said John Garcia, senior vice president - Sales and Distribution, Sprint. “Our introduction of the Dooney & Bourke line takes this concept to a whole new level in a very credible way. We feel this new line of high-end accessories will be very appealing to our customers.”

Sprint customers have several different color and style options in the new Dooney & Bourke handset cases. The large cases are perfect for carrying a Sprint PCS Smart Device and can also be used as cute mini-bags to hold any clamshell phone plus ID, money, lipstick and keys in one place. The small handset cases are a great fashion statement for carrying any clamshell phone.

Both sizes of the cases are available in basic black or bold patterns such as white with multicolor Dooney & Bourke logos or pink with multicolor hearts. Fun and functional details include logo dangles and leather straps to carry your phone easily or attach it to your handbag. The small Dooney & Bourke cases are priced at $39.99, and the large cases are $44.99. The cases will also be available in Dooney & Bourke’s retail locations.

“Accessories allow people to showcase their individuality, and wireless phone cases are becoming one more option for people to do that,” said Ian Ray, director of new product development, Dooney & Bourke. “Dooney & Bourke is excited to help Sprint customers display their fashion savvy by offering this new, exclusive line of designer handset cases.”

About Sprint
Sprint offers an extensive range of innovative communication products and solutions, including global IP, wireless, local and multiproduct bundles. A Fortune 100 company with more than $27 billion in annual revenues in 2004, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state- of-the-art network technologies, including the United States’ first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network; an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone; and one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide wireless networks in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr .

Nokia and Bugbear Entertainment Ltd today released updated information on their highly anticipated racing title Glimmerati. Set in the 80’s glamorous jet set world, Glimmerati is an arcade style racing extravaganza with a gripping storyline and challenging missions offering players thrilling rides in designer super cars, powerboats and even rocket propelled vehicles!Set in four exciting real-world based locations: Paris, Milan, the Alps, and Monaco, Glimmerati boasts a unique setting in the fast lane life of movie moguls, super models and pop stars. A lucky street race opens the player’s the door to Club Glimmerati, the racing club of the rich and famous. Race against the German film producer Klaus Staumacher and burn the rubber with beautiful American socialite Penelope Ashcroft.

The best players will be able to gain access to a special stage, set on a Mediterranean island, where the winner not only walks away with the gold trophy, but also steals the presidency of Club Glimmerati from the famous ex-formula 1 race driver Maxwell McCain.

“Fast cars and beautiful ladies - that is the essence of Glimmerati” says Jussi Laakkonen, business development director at Bugbear Entertainment Ltd. “It feels good to win a car from a heated street race, but it feels a lot better to win it from a fabulous looking and furiously driving supermodel!”

Developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by Nokia, Glimmerati is a one of a kind game on the N-Gage game deck. The game features extensive N-Gage Arena support including unique Club Cards recording the player’s individual way through the branching Glimmerati storyline. The fun is taken to the maximum as up to four players tear through the game’s highflying locales racing via Bluetooth connection!

Glimmerati is expected to be released for the N-Gage game deck summer 2005.

Bugbear Entertainment is available for press interviews during E3 at the Nokia booth.

About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers.

About Bugbear Entertainment:
Bugbear Entertainment Ltd. is an award-winning Finnish game developer focusing on immersive and advanced driving games. The company’s first international breakthrough was the critically acclaimed title ‘Rally Trophy’ in 2001. The company released ‘Tough Trucks’ for PC in 2003. The innovative and much-awaited ‘FlatOut’ on Playstation 2 ®, Xbox ® and PC CD was published in November 2004 with great success. The company is currently working on a first party Nokia N-Gage title ‘Glimmerati’ as well as on unannounced console and PC projects. For more information please visit www.bugbeargames.com

Feature-Packed CDMA Handset Offers MP3 Player, Integrated Digital Camera, Video Recorder, Removable Memory, Bluetooth and More

Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Western Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ:WWCA) today announced the retail introduction of the Nokia 6255i phone, one of the most feature-packed handsets on the market. This new fold-style handset can now be purchased through Cellular One(R), a subsidiary of Western Wireless Corporation — a leading provider of wireless communications services to rural America. Dual color screens, MMC memory card support, Bluetooth technology, a VGA camera with flash and digital zoom, video player, streaming media capability, and an MP3/AAC player are among the features that make the Nokia 6255i a powerful platform for both business and entertainment applications.

The Nokia 6255i offers a wide range of features including:

• Built-in MP3 player
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity
• Integrated camera with flash and digital zoom
• Video recorder
• Streaming video and audio
• Removable MMC memory support
• Speakerphone
• Voice dialing and commands
• PC Synchronization of phone book, calendar and to-do list
• Over-the-air BREW(TM) application download capable
• Tri-mode handset (AMPS 850/CDMA 850/CDMA 1900)
• CDMA2000 1X enabled (system dependent)
• GPS-equipped to support E911 services (system dependent)
• Weighs only 4.40 ounces and measures 3.44″ x 1.86″ x 1.02″

 

“Being one of the first wireless carriers to offer the feature-rich Nokia 6255i handset to our Cellular One customers reinforces the company’s commitment to be the better choice for wireless services,” said Jerry Gallegos, vice president of marketing at Cellular One. “We know that our customers are going to enjoy using a device that combines exceptional voice and data features, allowing them to enjoy digital music, take pictures and videos, and print photos wirelessly using the phone’s Bluetooth technology.”

Integrated Bluetooth technology enables wireless connectivity for both audio and data applications. By combining the Nokia 6255i with a PC that has Bluetooth technology, users can easily synchronize contact, to-do list and calendar information between desktop PIM software and the handset. Additionally, the same data link may be used to connect a PC to the Internet using the Nokia 6255i phone’s high-speed data capability. Bluetooth technology can also be used for hands-free applications including car kits and headsets, and makes it possible to print photos directly to many home printers and in-store photo printing kiosks.

“The Nokia 6255i phone is one of the most feature-rich CDMA phones available, offering Cellular One customers the most desired features like Bluetooth technology, a camera with flash and a digital music player, in an attractive, compact form factor,” said Jamie Kiely, vice president of sales for Nokia. “Additionally, the Nokia 6255i phone doesn’t just offer powerful features, the use of Nokia’s intuitive user interface means that they are also extremely easy to use and enjoy.”

The Nokia 6255i is available at Cellular One and authorized dealer locations, and online at CellularOne.com for $99.99 with a 2-year service agreement and after $50 mail-in rebate.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com/ .

About Western Wireless Corporation and Cellular One
Western Wireless Corporation, owner of the Cellular One(R) brand, is a leading provider of rural wireless communications services to more than 1.3 million customers in the western United States. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., Western Wireless Corporation operates wireless cellular phone systems and company-owned retail stores in 19 western states under the Western Wireless(R) and Cellular One brand names. Western Wireless Corporation also licenses the Cellular One brand name to wireless service providers in 16 additional states and the Caribbean. Cellular One has been one of America’s most recognized wireless brands for more than 20 years. For more information about Western Wireless Corporation, visit WesternWireless.com . Information on Cellular One may be found at CellularOne.com .

New Nokia 6682 Imaging Phone to Make Its Directorial DebutNokia (NYSE:NOK) celebrates the art of filmmaking as a signature sponsor of New York City’s Tribeca Film Festival April 19-May 1. Welcoming film buffs and art aficionados alike, Nokia invites festivalgoers to experience the latest in independent film and mobile entertainment.

Making its United States premier at the Festival will be the new Nokia 6682 — a 1.3 megapixel imaging phone with video-editing capabilities. Festival attendees will be able to demo the new phone and even take a shot at creating their own movies. The Nokia 6682 is a state-of-the-art imaging phone which lets users channel their inner movie mogul by shooting and even editing high resolution video and digital images. The Nokia 6682 will be on public display throughout the various Tribeca Film Festival venues. The Nokia 6682 will be available for purchase this summer.

“Nokia is proud to bring the world of entertainment and mobility closer together at the Tribeca Film Festival,” said Sara Paz, Marketing Director for Nokia’s Multimedia unit in North America. “A long time patron of the arts, Nokia continues to explore new mediums through which people can connect to their creative self expression. By being a part of the Tribeca Film Festival, we are furthering that connection via the arts and entertainment in the city that never sleeps.”

As a signature sponsor of the Tribeca Film Festival, Nokia is hosting the Tribeca Film Festival Art Awards Gallery at the VietCafe, showcasing works by artists Matthew Barney, Stephen Hannock, April Gornick, Eric Fischl, Richard Prince and Todd Stone. Nokia has created a series of exclusive public service announcements asking patrons to silence their cell phones while in the theater. These specially designed Nokia PSAs will be shown during the Festival to highlight the importance of giving each star their moment to shine.

“We are thrilled to have Nokia as our partner,” said Craig Hatkoff, co- founder of the Tribeca Film Festival. “They came up with an incredibly creative and engaging solution to one of the festival’s most persistent problems of asking the audience to silence their cell phones — I think people will love it — and actually silence their phones!”

Earlier this year, Nokia announced the opening of the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. This new, state-of-the-art music venue combines technology and live performances to bring music fans the ultimate concert experience. Next month, the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) will present Nokia with its Inspiration Award to honor the company’s contributions to the arts through Nokia’s international Connect to Art program, which will launch in the United States this summer. Connect to Art is a joint effort between the art community and Nokia to bring art to mobile devices. http://www.nokia.com/art

The Tribeca Film Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff to celebrate New York City as a major filmmaking capital, and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan after the attacks of September 11, 2001. For more information on the Tribeca Film Festival, call the Festival box office at 1-866-941-FEST (3378), or visit the Tribeca Film Festival website at http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/ .

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com/

The Incredibles 3D Mobile Game Available on Verizon Wireless’ Broadband Multimedia Service

Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless provider, Disney Mobile and Pixar Animation Studios today announced the availability of The Incredibles 3D mobile game on Verizon Wireless’ new V CAST wireless broadband multimedia service. V CAST from Verizon Wireless is the first true wireless broadband consumer multimedia service in the country, allowing customers to view crystal clear graphics for 3D games and video clips because it runs on Verizon Wireless’ Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network — the fastest widely available wide-area wireless broadband network in the United States.

The Incredibles 3D is an action-packed game that features all of your favorite characters from the Academy Award(R)-winning, Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, The Incredibles. Players assume the roles of Mr. Incredible and Dash, guiding them through sixteen dynamic levels of play using the characters’ incredible powers to combat the evil forces and traps of Syndrome. Players help Mr. Incredible dodge and punch his way through obstacle-ridden courses, while Dash relies on his superhuman bursts of speed to outrun his pursuers. The game boasts vibrant 3D environments, based on the film, which include: Nomanisan Island, Lava Caves, Syndrome’s Lair on Nomanisan Island, and the city streets of Metroville.

“The Incredibles 3D is a fantastic mobile game with great characters, action and imagery that could only be realized with 3D technologies made possible by wireless broadband,” said Larry Shapiro, executive vice president and general manager, North American Mobile, the Walt Disney Internet Group. “Verizon Wireless’ V CAST is a leap forward in the evolution of wireless entertainment. Consumers are now able to experience enhanced mobile entertainment, and for games, that means dynamic gameplay that was only previously seen on consoles and PCs.”

“We’re excited that leading publishers such as Disney Mobile and Pixar Animation Studios are stepping up to the plate to create advanced mobile content that our V CAST multimedia service can deliver to our customers,” said Jim Straight, vice president of wireless Internet and multimedia for Verizon Wireless. “Wireless content and service offerings are continuing to become more sophisticated and The Incredibles 3D is a great example of the superior quality of games that phones and services today can deliver.”

“The Incredibles 3D mobile game provides fans of The Incredibles yet another fun way in which to extend all the action and exhilaration they experienced in the theater and most recently at home on DVD,” said Pixar Animation Studios’ John Walker, producer of The Incredibles. “Pixar is committed to making the best films possible and we’re happy when our well loved characters can be enjoyed in different mediums by audiences around the world.”

For $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, customers get the V CAST VPak that includes unlimited access to a wide array of more than 300 regularly updated video clips from leading content providers. Unlimited basic video clips are included, but application download fees apply for 3D games, premium video clips and all other Get It Now(R) applications. There are no airtime charges to download or stream and watch video clips and other V CAST content. Verizon Wireless V CAST customers also receive monthly access and unlimited browsing on Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Web 2.0(SM) news and information service. In addition, customers can choose from premium video clip content, available at additional cost that includes music videos and more.

For a limited time, customers who sign up for V CAST will receive two months of service free. V CAST’s array of hot new multimedia programming is located in the Get It Now virtual store — customers can access video from favorite news, sports and entertainment providers in the getFLIX shopping aisle and check out new cutting-edge 3D games in the getGAMES aisle. V CAST also gives customers unlimited airtime to browse and view applications in the other familiar Get It Now shopping aisles — such as getTONES and getGOING.

The Incredibles 3D is available under V CAST Games in the getGAMES shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store for $4.99 monthly access or $9.99 for unlimited use purchase. V CAST customers can find The Incredibles 3D on three new EV-DO phones available today — the LG VX8000 from LG Mobile Phones is the featured phone and is available to Verizon Wireless customers for $149.99 after $70 rebate with a two-year customer agreement. V CAST customers can also find The Incredibles 3D on the Samsung a890, which is $249.99 after a $70 rebate with a two-year customer agreement, and the CDM8940 from UTStarcom Personal Communications (formerly Audiovox Communications Corp.) for $229.99 after a $70 rebate with a two-year customer agreement.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 43.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Walt Disney Internet Group
Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) provides strategic leadership and operational management for The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE:DIS) Internet properties including category leaders Disney.com, ESPN.com and ABCNEWS.com. A market leader in developing and distributing entertainment and informational content to new platforms, WDIG is committed to creating and delivering products for broadband distribution including: ABC News On Demand, a subscription video news service that offers the Internet’s first 24-hour, live Internet-only news channel and top ABC News programs for on demand viewing; Disney Connection; and WDIG Motion, a proprietary video technology for broadband users. Through relationships with some of the world’s largest wireless carriers, WDIG distributes content and services to wireless users under the Disney, ESPN and ABC brands. Additionally, WDIG has led the way in developing interactive content for televised programming through its Enhanced TV service. Steve Wadsworth is president of WDIG, which is headquartered in North Hollywood and has operations in Seattle, New York, Orlando, Fla., Tokyo and London.

About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios (NASDAQ:PIXR)(NASDAQ:http://www.pixar.com) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created six of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Pixar has won 18 Academy Awards(R) and its six films have grossed more than $3.2 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio will release its next film, Cars, on June 9, 2006.

Sprint Announces U.S. Mobile Industry First as Customers Can Now View America’s Number-One-Rated News Network Live on Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Multimedia Phones

Sprint (NYSE:FON) and FOX News Channel (FNC) today announced the delivery of live news to Sprint TV, known as FOX News Channel Live. The deal provides Sprint customers with the opportunity to watch continuous live FNC programming nationwide on Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phones.

FOX News Channel Live has been added into Sprint TV at no extra charge and marks FNC’s first foray into providing wireless content. Sprint TV (channel 1), including FOX News Channel Live, is available on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for $9.99 per month. Sprint TV is powered by Idetic. Together, Sprint and Idetic pioneered the launch of live television to the U.S. mobile consumer in 2003.

“The addition of live FOX News Channel to Sprint TV continues to illustrate our leadership in the wireless multimedia space, adding more high- quality live video to our customers mobile experience that they typically consume on TV at home,” said Jeff Hallock, vice president - Wireless Data Product Strategy, Sprint. “Sprint has been delivering multimedia content nationwide for more than two years and was the first U.S. CDMA wireless carrier to deliver streaming audio and video on demand at up to 15 frames per second.”

“This deal positions FOX News Channel to become a significant player in the wireless industry and is a great opportunity to expand the brand and reach our loyal audience outside their homes,” said Jeremy Steinberg, FNC’s director of digital media.

Sprint first launched Sprint TV in August 2004, giving customers access to streaming audio and video at up to 15 frames per second. The service has continued to grow with Sprint now offering 17 channels of video content on demand from some of the most highly regarded brands in broadcasting. The content genres range from news, sports and weather to music, cartoons and made-for-mobile movies.

Sprint PCS Vision subscribers may add Sprint TV to their existing Sprint PCS Vision plan for $9.99 per month, or subscribers may choose the Sprint Multimedia Pack and get unlimited access to Sprint TV, wireless data, Picture Mail(SM) and Sprint PCS Video Mail and 100 SMS text messages for just $25.00 per month. All multimedia services plans are in addition to voice calling.

Sprint continues to prevail as the wireless data leader. At the end of the fourth quarter 2004, Sprint announced 6.2 million Sprint PCS Vision customers with average revenue per user of more than $5.50 for advanced data services.

About Sprint
Sprint offers an extensive range of innovative communication products and solutions, including global IP, wireless, local and multiproduct bundles. A Fortune 100 company with more than $27 billion in annual revenues in 2004, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state- of-the-art network technologies, including the United States’ first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network; an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone; and one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide wireless networks in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr .

About FOX News
FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour general news service covering breaking news as well as political, entertainment and business news. For more than three years, FNC has been the most watched cable news channel in America and currently presents eleven out of the top twelve programs in cable news. Owned by News Corp., FNC is available in more than 85 million homes.

About Idetic
Founded in 1999, Idetic, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Berkeley, CA. Idetic is powering the Sprint TV service. The company is the leader in providing live television service to mobile phones and also powers some video on demand services. With Sprint PCS Vision(SM), Idetic launched MobiTV in 2003. This service provides live television with a variety of popular news, sports and entertainment channels. It is currently offered by several U.S. wireless carriers including Sprint and will soon be offered by several Canadian carriers. MobiTV is a registered trademark of Idetic, Inc. For more information on the company, its products or technology, visit http://www.idetic.com/ or http://www.mobitv.com/

Cingular Wireless Showcases Its Intergalactic Suite of Star Wars-Themed Content and Products at Star Wars Celebration III Convention - April 21-24

Cingular Wireless will join thousands of die-hard Star Wars fans who are gathering in Indianapolis to attend Celebration III-the four-day convention produced by Lucasfilm and Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club. Celebration III, which kicks off April 21, is designed to celebrate the complete Star Wars saga and the much anticipated final installment, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, which opens May 19, 2005. As the exclusive wireless carrier and handset provider of Celebration III, Cingular will exhibit its Jabba-sized collection of exclusive Star Wars mobile content and out-of-this-world products at Booth #317/Hall D at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

“We are thrilled to be a sponsor of what is clearly the biggest and most enthusiastic Star Wars celebration in the universe,” said David Garver, Executive Director, Segment Marketing and Sponsorships, Cingular Wireless. “Celebration III is the perfect backdrop for Cingular to showcase our extensive collection of Star Wars themed content and products. After all, who better to appreciate and enjoy than official Star Wars fans?”

All That RAZZ
One of the newest products Cingular will be exhibiting at the convention is the exclusive Cingular Star Wars RAZZ Headset. Working with Phonebites Inc., a mobile entertainment and technology company, Cingular recently launched the Star Wars RAZZ Headset, a unique, limited edition mobile accessory preloaded with 10 famous sound clips from the Star Wars saga that can be inserted into live conversations, voicemails and outgoing messages when using a Cingular wireless phone. Retailing for $24.99, the Star Wars RAZZ sound clips include Obi Wan’s “The Force will be with you”; Chewbacca’s famous roar; and Darth Vader’s “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side.”

Ringtones, Graphics and Games — Oh My!
Cingular has teamed with THQ Wireless Inc., a global leader in mobile entertainment and subsidiary of THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) to offer the more than 50 million Cingular customers Star Wars downloadable content such as music tones, voice tones of movie quotes, sound effect tones, mobile games, animated screensavers, colorful wallpaper graphics and MMS greeting cards. This content can be downloaded directly from their Cingular wireless handset. Cingular’s collection of official Star Wars content, to be rolled out over the next few months, will include nine brand new mobile games; more than 50 animated screensavers; more than 50 MMS greeting cards; more than 100 ringtones; and more than 200 colorful wallpaper graphics.

Cingular customers can download their favorite Star Wars ringtones, graphics and greeting cards starting at $1.99. Star Wars games will start at $5.99. Customers have a direct link to Star Wars content by accessing the web through their Cingular phone or PC ( http://www.cingular.com/starwars ).

May the Phone be with you!
Cingular Wireless is offering two limited edition wireless handsets preloaded with free Star Wars content — the Sony Ericsson S710 and the Sony Ericsson Z500a. Both devices will be sold already preloaded with a TIE fighter sound effect ringtone; C-3PO voice ringtone; graphics of Darth Maul and the original Star Wars cast; a Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith game demo with full purchase option; and a video clip. With each purchase of the Z500a, customers will receive via mail-in rebate, one of four Star Wars- themed face plates. In addition, through June 4, when Cingular customers purchase either one of the special preloaded Sony Ericsson devices, they will receive two free movie tickets to see Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

The S710, which retails for $449.99, will be offered in select markets at a special promotional price of $399.99 with a two-year contract. The limited edition Z500a will be available for as low as $49.99 with a two-year contract and a $30 mail-in rebate in select markets. For more details on pricing, availability and rate plans in your area, visit http://www.cingular.com/ .

Let the Celebration Begin
At Celebration III, fans can stop by the Cingular Wireless booth and demo the Cingular Star Wars RAZZ Headset, the Sony Ericsson S710 and Z500a, as well as see, hear and interact with Cingular’s exclusive Star Wars mobile content. In addition, the Cingular Star Wars Vader Viper will be displayed in the Fan Fair Hall/Hall C allowing attendees to get inside and experience “the power of the Dark Ride.” The Star Wars Vader Viper is the grand prize in Cingular’s cool sweepstakes, Mobilize the Force. For complete details on how to enter and win, visit http://www.cingular.com/starwars .

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving more than 50 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation and the largest mobile- to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(SM), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/

P207 EDGE Phone Revolutionizes Text Messaging

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the p207, the world’s first EDGE phone with VoiceMode(TM) provided by VoiceSignal(TM). With revolutionary speech-to-text input technology, the p207 offers users the flexibility and simplicity to dictate text messages, alleviating the hassle of inputting text with numerous key taps on a small keypad.

The p207 strengthens Samsung’s leadership in the wireless industry and showcases their foresight to bring to market simple conveniences through advanced technologies.

Stylishly packaged in a fashionable black casing, the p207 offers a practical text-input method, relevant for a variety of consumers. When typing text messages becomes time-consuming and labor intensive, the p207’s VoiceMode integrates easy dictation to speed up the process.

With a built-in dictionary, the user trains the p207 through a series of spoken prompts that captures voice tone and intonation. After the user adapts the system, they are ready to begin dictating messages. The more frequently VoiceMode is used, the more it adapts to the user’s voice. In addition, the user can eliminate time-consuming steps when addressing the message by dictating the recipient by name or number.

“Samsung is dedicated to integrating first-to-market technologies into its wireless phones to empower users in their everyday lives,” said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of wireless terminals, Samsung. “It is a great accomplishment for Samsung and a monumental day in the industry, as the p207’s advanced voice technologies transform day-to-day communication.”

Additional key features of the p207 include:

• Advanced Voice Recognition Solutions, including:
  Speaker independent message addressing, name dialing, name lookup, digit dialing, check status and application launch commands
• EDGE high-speed network
• Integrated VGA camera/camcorder
• MP3 ringtones
• Wireless multimedia messaging
• Instant messaging

 

For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/ .

About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA’s website at http://www.samsung.com/wireless .

Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.

About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2003 parent company sales of $36.4 billion and net income of $5.0 billion. Employing approximately 88,000 people in 89 offices in 46 countries, the company consists of six main business units: Corporate Technology Operations, Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest producer of color monitors, color TVs, memory chips, TFT-LCDs and VCRs.

Verizon Wireless Customers Can Express Their Individuality With a Choice of Popular Universal Music Group Artists

Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, announced it has entered into an agreement with Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, to bring new Ringback Tones from the company’s extensive catalog of chart-topping artists to Verizon Wireless Ringback Tone customers. With an extensive collection of 500 hot Ringback Tones, Universal Music Group is the newest resource for Verizon Wireless customers looking for the perfect Ringback Tone to replace the standard ring callers hear while they wait for their call to be answered. Verizon Wireless became the first national carrier to offer Ringback Tones when it introduced the service in Southern California and Sacramento last year.

With an entire catalog of popular music choices, Universal Music Group makes it easy for Verizon Wireless customers to select the Ringback Tone that best fits their personal style. By browsing through categories such as Rap, Hip-Hop, Soundtracks, Metal/Alternative, R&B/Soul, 80’s, Classic Rock, Pop/Rock, Country, Club Hits, 70’s, Oldies, 60’s and Holiday, customers can set up their Ringback Tones to include a standard Ringback Tone (including the Verizon Wireless standard Ringback Tone), or choose different Ringback Tones for each caller based on the Caller ID, Group List or the time of day.

Universal Music Group fans will find it easy to choose the perfect Ringback Tone by simply visiting the Ringback Tones Web site at http://www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow/ringbacktones where they can register, browse and preview the latest Ringback Tones from the biggest names in the music industry today. Customers can also sign up to receive a TXT Alert whenever their selected artists release new Ringback Tones by visiting the My Alerts section of the site and selecting TXT notifications. Standard text messaging rates apply to TXT Alerts.

Signing up for Ringback Tones right from TXT Messaging-capable phones is easy: Send the TXT Message “RBT” to address “728.” Reply to accept the service, and send the TXT Message “List” to “728″ to receive a list of Ringback Tones available for purchase. A list of song ID codes will be sent to the phone as a TXT Message and customers can purchase a Ringback Tone by sending the song ID code as a TXT Message to “728.” Standard text messaging rates may apply. From that point on, all callers will hear the new Ringback Tone. Customers can manage who gets to hear their Ringback Tone, purchase more tones and manage their accounts by visiting http://www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow/ringbacktones.

Ringback Tones from Universal Music Group are available to Verizon Wireless customers in select markets beginning today for a monthly fee of $0.99 per month. Each Ringback Tone purchased is $1.99, which provides unlimited use for one year. Both the monthly fee and cost for each tone appear on the customer’s monthly bill. Verizon Wireless plans to continue to expand Ringback Tones across its nationwide network throughout 2005.

Verizon Wireless products and services are available at more than 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores nationwide, including Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and stores within Circuit City, as well as at authorized retailers including Best Buy and participating RadioShack locations. Customers can also find information and purchase Verizon Wireless products and services online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 43.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

Pocket Player enables companies to create and brand their own mobile MP3 download services, which could make dedicated MP3 devices a short-lived consumer gadget phenomenon

Amplefuture today announces the launch of Pocket Player, a business-to-business “off the shelf” technology solution which allows consumer brands with marketing muscle to launch their own branded MP3 music download services.

The solution is fully customizable to the requirements of the brand owner and comes complete with billing and digital rights management options. As a result, marketers can create their own bespoke service which is fully applicable to their brand with the knowledge t