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Ringtone Media Studio Allows Users to Create Custom Ringtones, Wallpapers and Videos

Avanquest Software, a leading developer and publisher of utility, mobility and productivity software for the global PC market, today introduced Ringtone Media Studio, the first all-in-one mobile phone ringtone creation and image-editing suite for the North American market.

Targeting a U.S. consumer ringtone market forecasted to exceed $500 million in 2005, Ringtone Media Studio is compatible with more than 450 popular mobile phones, enabling millions of consumers to personalize their mobile phones without the repetitive high cost of purchasing digital content.

Ringtone Media Studio provides everything consumers need to create high-quality real music ringtones from their existing music collections and customize polyphonic ringtones. It also allows them to personalize their phones with wallpapers using their favorite photos or digital images from the Web and includes a Video Studio that edits real video clips and transfers them to the mobile phone.

Supporting handsets from Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Siemens and other manufacturers, Ringtone Media Studio enables one-click transfer of users’ ringtones, wallpapers and videos to their cell phones via Bluetooth, Infrared or optional cable. The software automatically selects the digital media format appropriate for the user’s phone and also allows users to save their customized creations as files on their PC.

“Ringtone Media Studio eliminates ringtone and wallpaper download fees and recurring mobile content subscription charges, giving consumers the freedom to control the content on their mobile phone just like they do on their PCs,” said Bob Lang, president, Avanquest Mobility Software Division. “With three editing studios and a free media library this is the true all-in-one creative cost-saving solution mobile phone users have been seeking.”

The centerpiece of Ringtone Media Studio, the Melody Studio, includes a real music mixer to convert CDs and MP3s into ringtones as well as a polyphonic ringtone editor to customize MIDI files. The software even comes complete with a free 5,000-piece online media library of wallpapers, ringtones and video samples (www.ringtonemediastudio.com), allowing users to begin customizing their phones immediately. Additional free content is added regularly to the Online Media Library to ensure users never run out of creative options.

Once users have selected digital content from their own files or the free media library, they can personalize their selections using three powerful editing studios:

• Melody Studio: Create custom ringtones from MP3s, audio CDs and MIDI polyphonic files; modify existing files (a mixing console, audio effects and voice recorder are included) and automatically convert them to the user’s unique mobile phone format.
• Image Studio: Easily design and modify mobile wallpapers and screen-savers; touch-up images, photos, and screen captures stored on a PC, crop; add special effects, frames, symbols and text. A preview screen verifies the image is rendered properly for the customer’s mobile phone display.
• Video Studio: Start with an original video clip or modify one from the online media library. Edit to length, and then add text, sound, music, special effects, transitions, etc.
• The product is available over the Web and at thousands of retail outlets across North America, at $19.95. A free trial version is available

Motorola broadens mobile office portfolio with intelligent new Linux-based devices for the everyday professional

Mobility equals productivity and Motorola is delivering on both counts with three new devices: the Motorola A910, A728 and A732. Part of a growing portfolio of productivity-focused devices, these new handsets are designed to deliver a seamless mobile office experience for today’s on-the-go professional.

Motorola A910 . Your Productivity Companion
Leading the charge is the Motorola A910 device which delivers the freedom of WiFi connectivity plus a flexible Linux software platform for top technology performance. Technology experts and novices alike will easily navigate the handset’s features and functions using Motorola’s next generation user interface.

A rich, intuitive feature set is packed into the Motorola A910 clam-shell design including:

• UMA technology allowing seamless access to GSM and GPRS features over WLAN
• MotoSync(TM) connection capabilities for a home or office desktop experience on-the-go
• Integrated Bluetooth(R) wireless technology for hands-free communication around the office and on the road; compatible with Motorola’s world-class Bluetooth-enabled accessories, including the new RAZRWIRE eyewearIn addition to the new Motorola A910, the powerful and efficient Motorola A728 and A732 devices are loaded with unique features to match your personal work style.

  Motorola A728 - A Smart Business Move
  The Motorola A728 Linux-based handset offers a multitude of communication features and mobile office necessities including intelligent handwriting, PIM and email capability**, SyncML support, speech recognition dialing, hands-free connections, “Power Word” dictionary and Yahoo! Messenger.

  Motorola A732 - Let Your Fingers do the Talking
  Enabled with intuitive finger-writing recognition, the Motorola A732 simplifies communications. Use your finger to write characters (Chinese and Roman) on the sliding keypad and send what you wrote as a text message!* This intelligent device also utilizes a predictive text engine to learn each user’s writing style and supports basic gesture commands for editing and switching between languages — all in a stylish slider form-factor.

  “Today’s mobile professionals want freedom: from wires, from their desks, and from boring handsets,” said Tracey Koziol, Vice President, Mid-Tier and Iconic Products, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Our newest additions, the Motorola A910, A728 and A732, combine style, power and productivity to fit your personal and work styles.”

  Mark Shockley, Vice President of Seamless Mobility Solutions, Motorola adds, “Motorola is creating a full portfolio of productivity devices that meet a variety of technology, style and feature-set needs to satisfy the mobile professional and the enterprise. Combined with our new QWERTY phone — the Motorola Q — these devices will help change the way mobility impacts the bottom-line.”

  Together with the recently announced Motorola E895 handset, the new A910 and A728 also deepen Motorola’s Linux-based handset portfolio — further demonstrating Motorola’s commitment to driving Linux-for-mobile innovation across the company’s device spectrum.

  About Motorola
  Motorola 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, on the go. 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/.

Bluetooth(R) Enabled Eyewear Redefines Hands-free Mobility

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and Oakley, Inc. (NYSE:OO), a worldwide leader in premium sunglasses and apparel, today announced the expected availability of RAZRWIRE(TM) Bluetooth(R) eyewear in early August at select Cingular Wireless retail stores and online at www.cingular.com, www.hellomoto.com, and www.oakley.com. RAZRWIRE(TM) is the world’s first eyewear to combine patented Oakley optics with Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

“Seamless mobility is here, now with the availability of RAZRWIRE,” said Bruce Hawver, vice president of companion products, Motorola’s Mobile Device business. “Motorola and Oakley are bringing innovative wearable technology to life. With this one-of-a-kind Bluetooth-enabled mobile eyewear, active consumers can stay connected while moving from one environment to the next.”

“RAZRWIRE’s fully integrated design takes advantage of the world’s best eyewear and wireless technologies to give freedom of life, movement and communication anywhere and everywhere you want to be, so now seeing and hearing is believing,” said Cos Lykos, vice president of business development, Oakley. “Our partnership with Motorola expands the possibilities of Oakley’s new electronics category, offering our engineers an expanded arsenal to develop new and innovative electronics products.”

“RAZRWIRE is the essence of innovative mobile communications, offering a wearable Bluetooth solution that provides access to our ALLOVER(sm) network while allowing consumers to enjoy their active lifestyles with comfort and convenience,” said David Christopher, vice president of product management, Cingular Wireless. “We are excited to be the first wireless carrier to offer RAZRWIRE.”

Bluetooth(R) Module
RAZRWIRE(TM) is armed with Motorola’s third generation Bluetooth(R) technology and supports Bluetooth(R) RF protocol 1.1 and 1.2 ensuring compatibility with most Bluetooth(R)-enabled cellular phones and other Bluetooth(R) devices*. Esthetically, the Bluetooth(R) module is designed to complement the overall look of the sunglasses, creating truly wearable technology.

The intuitive, easy-to-use controls include two volume buttons and a single button used to handle incoming and outgoing calls. RAZRWIRE(TM) allows you to carry on phone conversations while up to 30 feet away from your compatible Bluetooth(R)-enabled cell phone. Charging is easy using an included wall charger or through a USB computer port using an optional cable.

Bluetooth(R) Sniff Mode technology increases the battery life of RAZRWIRE(TM), offering continuous talk time of more than five hours and standby time of up to approximately 100 hours. RAZRWIRE(TM) is designed for comfort — module’s speaker can be worn on either ear or removed entirely depending on your preference.

RAZRWIRE(TM) Sunglasses
For durability and all-day comfort, the RAZRWIRE(TM) frame is made of Oakley’s proprietary O-Luminum, an alloy 40 percent lighter than pure titanium. Custom engineered spring hinges provide a secure, adaptable fit, and soft Unobtainium(R) components increase grip with perspiration for virtually any activity your involved in. The Plutonite(R) lenses, which filter out 100 percent of UV and harmful blue light, feature Oakley’s patented XYZ Optics(R), an innovation that maximizes clarity at all angles of vision throughout all surfaces of the wrapped lens contours.

The semi-rimless design means there’s no frame rim to block your downward view. The engineering construction of the lens and frame meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact protection. RAZRWIRE(TM) can also accommodate Oakley prescription lenses with an optional prescription lens adapter.

RAZRWIRE(TM) Availability
RAZRWIRE(TM) will have limited availability at select Cingular Wireless retail locations and online at www.cingular.com, www.hellomoto.com, and www.oakley.com in early August for $294.99. This includes the sunglasses, Bluetooth(R) module and a wall charging unit. RAZRWIRE(TM) will initially be available in three color frame/lens color combinations, including Platinum/Gold Iridium, Pewter/Black Iridium and Mercury/Gray.

Wider distribution of RAZRWIRE(TM) will include additional Cingular stores and Oakley’s own retail stores and sunglass specialty locations later in the third quarter. Additional information can be found at http://oakley.motorola.com/.

About Motorola, Inc.
Motorola 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 on the go. 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: www.motorola.com.

About Oakley, Inc.
Oakley: a world brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading, premium sunglasses, the company offers a full array of products including performance apparel and accessories, prescription eyewear, footwear, watches and electronics to consumers in more than 100 countries. Trailing-12-month net sales through June 30, 2005 totaled $615.3 million and generated net income of $49.0 million. Oakley, Inc. press releases, SEC filings and the company’s annual report are available at www.oakley.com.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 51.6 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 — the ALLOVER(SM) network — 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/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://www.cingular.com/newsroom.

Line-up Will Include Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) 06, Poppit!(TM), Turbo 21(TM) and Tri-Peaks Solitaire

Fans of popular games from Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) can soon play them on their Sprint PCS Vision(SM) handsets. It was announced today that Sprint (NYSE:FON) will offer mobile versions of many of EA’s hit games, including Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 and Pogo.com games Poppit!, Tri-Peaks Solitaire and Turbo 21.

“We’re pleased to work with EA because, as the leader in interactive entertainment, they have a proven history of delivering the world’s most popular, high-quality video games,” said Jason Ford, general manager - Games, Sprint. “This relationship will enable Sprint to give its customers an even better entertainment experience by offering a wide selection of fun, familiar titles on their wireless phones.”

John Batter, VP and General Manager of EA Mobile added, “The EA mobile entertainment experience is focused on three things: dazzling mobile graphics; non-stop, on-the-go fun; and rich player communities. Thanks to the sophisticated handset designs, the advanced technology and the popular Game Lobby from Sprint, we can deliver on all three of our goals.”

Some of the games to be offered by Sprint include:

• EA SPORTS(TM) Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R) 06 - Tee off against Tiger Woods and other PGA TOUR pros as you drive, putt and chip from a variety of camera angles on up to six courses. A select course will be exclusive to Sprint.
• Poppit!(TM) - Join millions of Poppit! fans in this color-matching puzzle game. Pop matching colored balloons to clear the board and releases surprises. Win tokens to use on Pogo.com.
• Turbo 21(TM) - This is a fast-paced card game where you play four hands at once, and play them as fast as you can. Stack your cards right - don’t go bust - and win tokens to use on Pogo.com.
• Tri-Peaks Solitaire - Remove stacked cards to find ancient treasures. Tri-Peaks Solitaire is a fast-paced card game with an adventure theme.

 

EA games will be available in the Game Lobby by Sprint, a virtual mobile community for gamers to meet, recommend games and challenge each other. It is accessed from both the fixed Internet and the mobile Web by more than 500,000 members and includes many features:

• Single gamer username across games and publishers
• Centralized listing of high-score postings
• Ability for users to manage their identity and determine what information is stored in their profile, such as pictures
• Opportunity to rate and review games
• Ability for users to create a buddy list of other members for challenging and instant messaging
• Option to opt into receive new game alerts
• Interoperability with other game communities for cross-carrier buddy communication, game ratings and leaderboards
• The new status points program where users earn points for their activities to enhance the fun, competitive nature of the virtual games community

 

For more information about EA’s games, please visit http://www.ea.com/ .

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 Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS BIG(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2005, EA posted revenues of $3.1 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com/ . More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com/ .

One of the Most In-Demand, Design-Forward Mobile Phones is Now Available at T-Mobile USA

Appealing to fashionistas and techno-enthusiasts, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the introduction of the Motorola RAZR at T-Mobile retail stores and authorized dealers, as well as online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .

Coupling a beautiful design with rich functionality including Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, integrated camera, impressive large color display and bold sound quality, the Motorola RAZR enhances consumers’ mobile style with T-Mobile’s Get More(R) wireless service.

“The ultra-slim silhouette of the Motorola RAZR has become a global symbol for mobile innovation,” said Wayne White, vice president of sales for Motorola, Mobile Devices. “With impressive success in the marketplace to-date, it is our pleasure to work with T-Mobile to offer premium connectivity and design to T-Mobile customers.”

John Clelland, senior vice president of segment marketing for T-Mobile USA said, “Consumers can now purchase the head-turning Motorola RAZR, and along with it, benefit from T-Mobile’s Get More(R) promise of more minutes, features and service. We’re excited to further extend our innovative device offerings with this stylish wafer-thin mobile.”

The Motorola RAZR excels in design craftsmanship with luxurious metallic finishes and a chemically etched keypad made from a single sheet of nickel- plated copper alloy.

The Motorola RAZR has garnered praise and admiration from consumers and the design industry alike. Most significantly, the handset received a coveted Gold Award in the annual Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEAs). Sponsored by BusinessWeek and run independently by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), a nonprofit association representing the profession of industrial design, the competition encourages corporations from around the globe to showcase their most significant design innovations. This year’s contest received 1,380 entries and gave out 148 awards, including only 38 of the honored Golds.

Availability Information
The Motorola RAZR is now available at T-Mobile retail stores, authorized dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ .

About Motorola
Motorola 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, on the go. 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/ .

About T-Mobile
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE:DT). T-Mobile USA’s GSM/GPRS 1900 voice and data networks in the United States (including roaming and other agreements) reach more than 254 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier-owned Wi-Fi wireless broadband network in the country, available in more than 5,400 public access locations including select Starbucks coffeehouses, Borders Books and Music, FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Centers, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Red Roof Inns, airports and select American Airlines Admirals Clubs, Delta Air Lines Crown Rooms, United Airlines Red Carpet Clubs and US Airways Clubs. Through its Get More(R) promise, T-Mobile provides customers with more minutes, more features and more service. For more information, visit the company web site at http://www.t-mobile.com/ . T-Mobile(R) and Get More(R) are federally registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile USA, Inc., respectively.

Ideal LCD for Mobile Devices to Prevent Snooping

Sharp Corporation and Sharp Laboratories of Europe, Ltd. have developed a new LCD, which enables the LCD to be switched between a wide viewing angle and narrow viewing angle by means of an electrical ON/OFF switching action. This will allow people to view email and other private information on portable devices such as mobile phones and notebook PCs with peace of mind without having to worry about others in the vicinity snooping to peek at what is being displayed on the LCD screen. Sharp will begin mass production of this display beginning in July 2005.

As the ubiquitous network society fast becomes a reality, information can be readily accessed in nearly any setting, and the demand for personal information terminals, such as mobile phones, notebook PCs, and PDAs, is growing rapidly. At the same time, there is an increasing need to provide portable devices like mobile phones and notebook PCs, which are frequently used to handle private information/data, with the capability to “veil” the display so that the screen content cannot be seen by other people in the immediate area.

The new LCD adds proprietary technologies such as a switching liquid crystal material overlaid on an ordinary TFT LCD so that light is prevented from going to the left or right, thus turning a wide viewing angle to a narrow viewing angle. This will allow people to use mobile devices with peace of mind, since they can change the viewing angle setting depending on the personal nature of the content they are viewing.

With today’s emphasis on safe handling of personal information, the switchable LCD is sure to contribute to increasing demand as an indispensable component of mobile devices.

About Sharp Microelectronics Europe
Sharp Microelectronics Europe, Hamburg, Germany, is a divisional company of Sharp Electronics (Europe) GmbH, which is a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. Sharp is a worldwide developer of core digital technologies that are playing an integral role in shaping the next generation of electronic products for consumer and business needs. Sharp Microelectronics Europe offers groundbreaking solutions in the areas of memory products, LCD, Opto Components, CCD, RF/IR, microcomputer and system-on-chip components, along with packaging and integration skills that help design engineers throughout Europe to bring their ambitious ideas to market. Sharp Microelectronics Europe is dedicated to improving people’s lives through the use of advanced technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value and design.

Nokia today announced Asphalt: Urban GT(TM) 2, the hot sequel to the spectacular dream car racing game on the N-Gage platform. Developed and published by Gameloft, Asphalt: Urban GT(TM) 2 takes the franchise further with more wild action - with real cars and motorbikes in real locations.”We are excited to bring back the Asphalt franchise to the N-Gage platform. Asphalt: Urban GT 2 takes the high-speed dream car racing fun to the next level,” said Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia. “This is one driving game you’ll want to take with you anywhere you go.”

“The world of Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is visually stunning in 3D, backed with solid driving and a realistic collision engine to create a great racing experience on the N-Gage platform!” said Julien Fournials, VP Production of Gameloft.

Asphalt: Urban GT(TM) 2 on the N-Gage game deck is expected to race the streets in November 2005.

About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of mobile handsets with this technology is anticipated to exceed one billion units in 2007. Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Paramount Studios, Dreamworks, Vans, Vijay Singh and Geoff Rowley allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and Siberian Strike. Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 65 countries. Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, London, Düsseldorf, Milan, Barcelona, Beijing, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GFT.PA) For more information visit www.gameloft.com.

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. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

eZiTapâ„¢ FEP wins Best Application for Life category

­Zi Corporation (Nasdaq: ZICA) (TSX: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced that its innovative text entry solution eZiTapâ„¢ FEP has won the Handango Champion Awards 2005 ‘Best Application for Life’ for the Symbian OS UIQ category. The Award was presented at the Handango Partner Summit in Miami, Florida late last month. Confirming Zi’s industry leading position, the company’s advanced handwriting recognition software, Decuma Alphabetic, was nominated for ‘Best New Application’ in the same category.

“Zi is delighted with its success in the prestigious Handango Champion Awards of 2005. Winning the Award with eZiTap FEP and having Decuma Alphabetic as a finalist is a major achievement,” said Milos Djokovic, chief operating officer, Zi Corporation. “This success is recognition by consumers and the wireless industry of the key role that Zi’s innovative text input technologies plays in the mobile market.”

Now in their fifth year, the Handango Champion Awards were created to recognize outstanding mobile software developers and their applications. Finalists are nominated, and voted for, by customers and the winners are chosen by a panel of industry experts and members of the media.

“The Handango Champion Awards are the Oscars of the mobile software industry,” said Clint Patterson, vice president of marketing for Handango, “Zi is to be congratulated for having two products nominated and then for winning ‘Best Application for Life’ for UIQ with eZiTap FEP.”

“The Award of ‘Best Application for Life’ to Zi’s eZiTap FEP confirms the importance of well thought out text input interfaces in driving usage of the growing range of mobile applications and services now available on smartphones,” said Peter Wikström, Head of Developer Program at UIQ Technology. “Futhermore, we see the award as a sign of quality and acknowledgement of the growing UIQ developer community.”

To trial or purchase eZiTap FEP or Decuma, please visit Handango.com, My-Symbian.com and other Handango affiliate portals. For additional product information, visit www.zicorp.com.

About the Products
The eZiTap FEP is a downloadable version of Zi’s embedded eZiTap software and serves as a front end processor (FEP) to offer predictive text entry through the phone’s virtual keyboard. The download version is available for Sony Ericsson’s series of P800, P900 and P910 Symbian UIQ smartphones.

The Decuma Alphabetic handwriting recognition software provides fast and natural handwriting input, enabling users to focus on the content rather than the writing. Users can closely mimic writing with pen and paper, with letters and words being written and interpreted in a natural flow, allowing for easy editing and correction. The Decuma Alphabetic download is available for Palm OS 5, Pocket PC devices as well as Sony Ericsson’s series of P800, P900 and P910 Symbian UIQ smartphones.

About Zi Corporation
Zi Corporation (www.zicorp.com) is a technology company that delivers intelligent interface solutions to enhance the user experience of wireless and consumer technologies. The company provides device manufacturers and network operators with a full range of intuitive and easy-to-use input solutions, including: eZiText® for one-touch predictive text entry; eZiTap for intelligent multi-tap entry, Decuma for natural handwriting recognition and the new Qixâ„¢ service discovery engine to enhance the user experience and drive service usage and adoption. Zi’s product portfolio dramatically improves the usability of mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices and set-top boxes and the applications on them including SMS, MMS, e-mail and Internet browsing. Zi supports its strategic partners and customers from offices in Asia, Europe and North America. A publicly traded company, Zi Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq National Market (ZICA) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZIC).

The SD Card Association (SDA) today announced the final approval of the microSD specification that is now available for immediate use. The microSD card, the world’s smallest removable storage card provides full compatibility and interoperability with current SD devices. The card is fully compatible with SanDisk’s TransFlash™ cards, over 5 million of which have shipped to date and is supported in 40+ handsets announced by manufacturers such as Motorola, Samsung, LG, Kyocera, and Sagem.In the mobile phone market, a small sized memory card is needed by handset vendors to provide memory expansion with the least impact on overall size. The addition of digital audio and cameras is driving this need for more memory in mobile phones. Conventional memory cards are however too big in dimensions for small mobile phone application. Hence, the SDA, with increasing focus on the mobile phone market has developed a new small sized SD card.

“We welcome the adoption of microSD as the new industry standard for mobile devices,” said Yoram Cedar an SDA board member and senior vice president of engineering and emerging markets at SanDisk. “History has proven that open standards benefit both consumers and manufacturers who prefer a single, broadly supported standard.”

Paul Reinhardt, newly appointed executive director for SDA, said, “Adoption of the microSD card specification is a key part of the SDA’s strategy to address the growing needs of the mobile devices market. As the preferred memory card standard of both the consumer electronics and mobile phone markets, the SDA continues to lead the way in providing the specifications needed to further expand the capabilities of products in these markets.”

The SD Memory Card, along with the miniSD and, now, microSD cards, is the dominant memory format of choice for the wireless communications industry. The format is supported by SDA members Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, NEC and other leading marketers of SD and miniSDâ„¢-enabled mobile phones around the world.

The full interoperability of the microSD with TransFlash means that the microSD card can be used immediately in the millions of handsets that currently use TransFlash cards. Existing supporters of TransFlash will migrate their products to microSD. In the meantime, TransFlash cards will operate in new microSD hosts and microSD cards will work in existing TransFlash hosts.

About the SDA
The SD Card Association (SDA) is an open industry standards organization established in January 2000 by Matsushita Electric (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba, and is supported by a consortium of over 800 companies. The SDA’s mission is to set industry standards and promote the SD Memory Card’s wide acceptance in a variety of applications. SD Memory Card standards are currently being built into a wide range of new digital products such as cellular phones, audio players, automotive multimedia systems, handheld PCs and digital video and still cameras. By June 30, 2005, SD application products (miniSD host products included) that have been introduced into the global market have totaled 4,066 models from 288 brands. The Association’s web site can be accessed at www.sdcard.org for more information about the SDA. Parties interested in joining the SDA are encouraged to visit the web site or contact Sarah Barbuscia, SDA membership services, at 1-925-275-6615 or sbarbuscia@sdcard.org. Another SDA Web site is www.sdcard.com, which showcases available SD products worldwide and SD interoperability between devices.

New Formatting and Editing Options for Spreadsheets Now Available for Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ

DataViz, Inc., leading provider of Office compatibility solutions for over 21 years, today announced that Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ is now available in German and French localized versions and includes support for Motorola A1000 and A925 smartphones. Documents To Go allows owners of Symbian UIQ devices, such as the popular Sony Ericsson P910 smartphone, to use, edit and create actual Microsoft Word and Excel files as well as view PowerPoint files. In conjunction with these new localized versions, Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ now includes additional spreadsheet enhancements, such as the ability to insert and delete rows and columns, freeze panes, and format cells using alignment, bold, italic and color options as well as TrueType font* support.

“With the introduction of our new localized versions of Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ, DataViz continues to be committed to delivering premium mobile Office solutions to the European market,” said Danny Tu, DataViz, Inc. “From feedback we receive from both customers and partners, we are able to evolve our products with usability enhancements and features for the many mobile workers who confidently rely on smartphones as true business productivity tools.”

Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ has also earned Symbian Signed certification. The Symbian Signed program is managed by Symbian for and on behalf of the wireless community to digitally sign applications which meet certain industry agreed criteria. The English, German and French versions of Documents To Go all include this industry designation.

Pricing and Availability
Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ is available directly from DataViz as well as from international distributors such as Datanät in Sweden and international retailers such as FNAC in France and IDE Data in Norway. The suggested retail price is $49.99 (USD). For a complete list of international distributors, visit www.dataviz.com/intldist.

A full-featured 30-day trial is also available. Current owners of Documents To Go for Symbian UIQ are encouraged to visit www.dataviz.com to download a free update to take advantage of the new spreadsheet features.

 

About DataViz, Inc.
DataViz is an industry leader in developing and marketing Office compatibility and productivity solutions across a variety of platforms including Palm OS, Pocket PC, Symbian OS, Java, Windows and Macintosh. Founded in 1984, DataViz began its business developing file conversion software and has since expanded its expertise to providing solutions that meet the increasing demands of the handheld and mobile markets. With solutions that include their award-winning mobile Office suite Documents To Go and wireless Outlook synchronization solution, RoadSync, DataViz is committed to providing premium solutions that mobilize ‘Microsoft Office’ for today’s knowledge workers and provide instant access to critical files and business data. DataViz is a member of Forum Nokia Pro, palmOne’s PluggedIn developer program, Sony Ericsson’s Core+ developer program and is a Symbian Platinum Partner and Orange Partner Premium member. In addition, the company has developed strategic partnerships with Microsoft, palmOne, Sony, Apple and other industry leaders both domestically and abroad.

With Five Distinct Ways to Communicate, Motorola i850 Keeps Users Connected Whether for Business or Pleasure

Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the Motorola i850, a feature-rich camera phone that combines enhanced communication features with a compact, sleek design.

In addition to Nextel’s Nationwide Direct Connect(R)(1) and International Direct Connect(SM)(1) services that allow instant coast-to-coast and country- to-country communication at the touch of a button, the Motorola i850 also offers other unique walkie-talkie options. The Group Connect(SM)(1) service enables group walkie-talkie conversations with up to 21 participants nationwide, and the groups can be directly set up on the handset within seconds. The Direct Talk(SM) service allows walkie-talkie communications in areas without network coverage within a range of up to six miles, depending on specific conditions such as terrain. Nextel Direct Send(SM) allows users to send contact information to another Direct Send capable phone within seconds simply by pushing the walkie-talkie button.

The Motorola i850 offers Nextel Multimedia Messaging(1) service, which allows for a high level of expression and personalization by enabling messages to include text, images and audio altogether. The i850 allows these messages to be sent from several locations on the handset — eliminating needless extra steps — including the Message Center where voicemail and multimedia messages can be managed in one central location. Additionally, the phone’s integrated 310K digital camera provides the ability to set lighting, picture quality and picture size.

“The Motorola i850 handset can be pulled in just as many directions as the people that use it. The Motorola i850 is a great multitasker, with the ability to successfully perform several functions all within one compact device, including advanced walkie-talkie and multimedia-messaging capabilities,” said Blair Kutrow, vice president, Voice Services and Subscriber Devices, Nextel.

“The Motorola i850 mobile phone is packed with advanced features that make it easy for users to stay connected,” said Rey More, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN(R) Subscriber Group. “At the same time, it keeps users entertained with its integrated camera and downloadable games(1).”

Some of the many other features of the Motorola i850 include pre-installed and downloadable Java applications(1), GPS capabilities(1), Internet microbrowser, audible and picture caller ID(1), an internal color screen, voice dialing, voice recorder, speakerphone, datebook and 600-entry contacts list.

The Motorola i850 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $224.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.

About Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 263 million people live or work.

About Nextel Partners
Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTP) , based in Kirkland, Wash., has exclusive rights to offer the same fully integrated, digital wireless communications services offered by Nextel Communications (Nextel) in mid-sized and rural markets in 31 states where approximately 54 million people reside. Nextel Partners and Nextel together offer the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country serving 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets. To learn more about Nextel Partners, visit http://www.nextelpartners.com/ .

About Motorola
Motorola 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, on the go. 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/ .

Increased Device Choices Gives Businesses More Flexibility in Keeping the Mobile Workforce Connected to Clients, Customers and Vital Corporate Data

Sprint (NYSE: FON) and SEVEN today announced the availability of Sprint PCS Business Connection on select Sprint JAVA-enabled multimedia devices. This latest enhancement gives Sprint customers the convenience of accessing real-time corporate and personal email and contacts via a feature-rich JAVA client.

Sprint PCS Business Connection Personal Edition and Sprint PCS Business Connection Enterprise Edition can now be added to any wireless voice plan on select JAVA-enabled multimedia devices from Sprint, including the Sprint PCS VisionSM Multimedia Phone MM-5600 by Sanyo, the Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-7400 by Sanyo and the Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-8300 by Sanyo. Sprint PCS Business Connection continues to be available on Sprint PCS Smart Devices, including the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device TreoTM 650 by palmOne and the Sprint PCS Vision Smart Device PPC6600.

Sprint is committed to leading the industry in wireless data services. Wireless data revenue grew 14 percent for Sprint in the first quarter 2005 and represented approximately 10 percent of customer service revenue. Broader availability of Sprint PCS Business Connection is another initiative demonstrating Sprint’s commitment to enabling mobility solutions that can foster the adoption of wireless services.

“Having secure, real-time access to corporate email, contacts and other information is key to helping companies boost productivity, lower operating costs and increase customer satisfaction,” said Tim Donahue, vice president – Enterprise Marketing, Sprint Business Solutions. “By extending Sprint PCS Business Connection to JAVA-enabled devices, we are giving our business customers more options for choosing a remote-access solution that is best suited for its mobile workforce.”

Sprint Business Connection, provides real-time access to Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, POP and IMAP information – including email messages and attachments, calendars, business directories and personal contacts, desktop documents, and personal email from Internet email accounts including Sprint PCS Mail, Yahoo!, Earthlink and others. Sprint Business Connection utilizes end-to-end 128-bit AES encryption to ensure corporate data is secure and leverages a real-time architecture to ensure corporate data is never replicated to third-party servers outside the firewall.

“As more and more businesses and consumers realize the value of mobile email, lowering the total cost of ownership and providing a wider choice of devices is increasingly important,” said Kent Thexton, SEVEN president and CEO. “This latest expansion of Sprint PCS Business Connection to a wider range of mobile phones paves the way for the wider usage of mobile email.”

Sprint Business Connection enables individual consumers and organizations of all sizes to realize the benefits of mobile email and stay competitive. Sprint Business Connection is available in two deployment models:

• Sprint Business Connection Personal Edition: An easy-to-use, self-provisioned mobile email service. Designed for individual consumers.
• Sprint Business Connection Enterprise Edition: An IT-managed mobile email service, designed for businesses. The service may be deployed as either a behind-the-firewall server solution or a hosted network solution.

 

The core components of Sprint PCS Business Connection were developed and enhanced by SEVEN, a global wireless software company based in Redwood City, Calif. For more information on Sprint PCS Business Connection and other wireless solutions for business, please visit http://www.sprint.com/BusinessConnections.

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 www.sprint.com/mr.

Eatoni Ergonomics, the software developer that makes it easy to enter text on hand-held devices, has developed a new multi-language mobile email application, Eatoni Mail, which simplifies the sending and reading of email on a mobile phone. Howard Gutowitz, Eatoni CEO announced today.Eatoni Mail runs on the BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless) platform, and uses Eatoni’s LetterWise predictive text solution. Eatoni Mail makes it easier to enter email messages on a mobile phone by reducing the number of keystrokes used to type text on a telephone keypad. It also can instantly increase the font size of words appearing on the phone’s screen, eliminating the chore of attempting to read the small print usually associated with text on phones and making it particularly valuable to people on both ends of the age spectrum.

Eatoni’s LetterWise is a modeless, “what you see is what you get” text entry system that is even simpler than multi-tap. LetterWise needs about half as many keystrokes as regular multi-tap. With LetterWise it’s easy to enter proper names, URL’s, slang and unconventional language on a cell phone or other handheld device.

Eatoni Email is equipped to handle incoming mail in many different encodings, of particular value for languages with non-Latin scripts.

“Eatoni Mail solves the problem of how to write and read email on the common mobile phone,” Gutowitz said. “Designed for the average consumer, Eatoni Mail allows phone users to check their email and send messages through any email program running over a POP server, such as Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail and AOL. And the ability to convert text to a large font makes mobile phone-based emailing accessible to all age groups.”

The first version of Eatoni Mail works in three languages, English, Spanish and Russian. LetterWise works in 150 different languages, and Eatoni Mail can be tailored to almost any language.

According to a recent study CDMA phones capable of running the BREW platform make up about 20 percent of all handset shipments per year. That could be as many as 144 million globally in 2005, and around half that are in the U.S.

“Eatoni’s goal has always been to simplify the text writing experience on handheld devices,” Gutowitz said. “Delivering on BREW a better way to write and read email will help us achieve our mission of taking away the frustration associated with entering text on handheld devices, and making typing on a phone as easy as typing words on a desk top keyboard.”

About Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc.
Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc. is a privately held corporation headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2000, Eatoni Ergonomics develops advanced predictive text-entry software for handheld devices. Its products have been integrated into a wide range of products and platforms, including remote controls for TVs, cordless DECT phones, SIM cards, PDAs, and GSM and CDMA cell phones. For more information about Eatoni Ergonomics please visit our web site at www.eatoni.com.

DataViz, Inc., leading provider of Office compatibility solutions for over 21 years, today announced that its new RoadSync solution for Palm Powered handhelds and smartphones is shipping. Based on the Exchange ActiveSync protocol licensed from Microsoft, RoadSync is the first commercially available software solution to provide secure, wireless and direct synchronization with Exchange Server 2003, thereby extending the existing mobile benefits of Exchange Server 2003 to reach non-Microsoft devices such as the popular palmOne Treo 600 and 650 smartphones. RoadSync for Palm Powered devices offers access to corporate Outlook e-mail, complete with attachments.With RoadSync, companies who rely on Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 for their corporate data will now be able to utilize their existing investment and deploy a low-cost, easy-to-implement mobility strategy for their workforce without the need for any middleware server. In addition, they will now have the ability to choose from more of the popular devices found in today’s market and deploy a solution that meets their needs without any additional setup and recurring services fees commonly associated with today’s alternatives.

“With our award-winning mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, combined with our new RoadSync solution, our aim is to provide premium solutions that mobilize ‘Office Life’,” said Ilya Eliashevsky, DataViz, Inc. “As more businesses adopt a wireless strategy, we are pleased to provide more Palm Powered devices found in the market today with a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solution for direct and secure access to corporate Outlook e-mail along with attachments.”

Pricing and Availability
In addition to RoadSync for Palm Powered devices, editions of RoadSync are now also available for select Symbian UIQ and Java MIDP 2.0 mobile handsets. Licenses ranging from $49.99 to $99.99 USD per user are available. Editions supporting Symbian OS-based Series 60 and Series 80 platforms will be available later this year. Details regarding features supported with each edition of RoadSync along with information about licensing, system requirements, free trials and pilot programs can be found at www.dataviz.com/roadsync.

About DataViz, Inc.
DataViz is an industry leader in developing and marketing Office compatibility and productivity solutions across a variety of platforms including Palm OS, Pocket PC, Symbian OS, Java, Windows and Macintosh. Founded in 1984, DataViz began its business developing file conversion software and has since expanded its expertise to providing solutions that meet the increasing demands of the handheld and mobile markets. With solutions that include their award-winning mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, and wireless Outlook synchronization solution, RoadSync, DataViz is committed to providing premium solutions that mobilize ‘Microsoft Office’ for today’s knowledge workers and provide instant access to critical files and business data. DataViz is a member of Nokia Forum Pro, palmOne Plugged-In Developer’s program, Sony Ericsson Core+ developer’s program and is a Symbian Platinum Partner and Orange Partner Premium member. In addition, the company has developed strategic partnerships with Microsoft, palmOne, Sony, Apple and other industry leaders both domestically and abroad. For more information, visit www.dataviz.com.

ROK Entertainment Group, the developer of ‘ROK Player’ technology which allows full-length movies and music video albums to play on mobile phones, today announced the creation of a Joint Venture company in Korea aimed at marketing ROK Player across Asia.

“Because the Asian market is of such enormous importance to us” said Jonathan Kendrick, Chairman of ROK “we decided it really needs to be managed from the region itself - hence the creation of ROK Korea”.

Since filing international patents on the new technology developed by ROK to allow the full-screen play of high-definition content on compatible mobile phones, the company has licensed a large portfolio of titles to include movies, music video albums, sports DVD’s and TV comedies from such companies as MTV, Granada ITV, Sanctuary records and Ministry of Sound.

The new company, based in Seoul, will be tasked not just with marketing the existing titles on memory cards in Korea, it will also oversee the licensing of new, regionally-appropriate content as well as the introduction of ROK Player into other territories across Asia.

Joong Hwan Kim, CEO of ROK Korea reports “It’s an idea whose time has come and we’re delighted to be partnering with ROK on the introduction of such an exciting new media vehicle into Asia”.

“ROK Player chips are, effectively, DVD’s for the mobile” added Kendrick “there’s no streaming or expensive downloads involved and everyone with a multimedia handset is now able to watch, for example, their favourite bands playing music, rather than just listening to the music through another device”.

Earlier this year ROK announced the licensing of the worlds first full-length movie – The Shawshank Redemption - and the worlds first full-length music video album – Ministry of Sound ‘Big Tunes’ - on memory cards. The first 12 ROK Player titles are now on sale in selected phone shops across the UK and online at www.rokplayer.com.

SanDisk® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on July 8, 2005 reversed a summary judgment ruling of non-infringement by a California District Court regarding SanDisk’s U.S. Patent No. 5,602,987 (”‘987 Patent”). As a result of the CAFC decision, SanDisk will renew the prosecution of its infringement claims against Ritek, Pretec and Memorex flash memory cards. The CAFC ruling supports SanDisk’s interpretation of the key inventive features claimed in the ‘987 patent, and thereby eliminates the primary non-infringement argument of Ritek, Pretec and Memorex. SanDisk expects to seek summary judgment of infringement against the accused Ritek, Pretec and Memorex flash memory cards.The ‘987 Patent (which was issued on Feb. 11, 1997) teaches and claims important aspects of the emulation of a magnetic disk drive in removable flash memory storage products, such as SDâ„¢ Cards, Memory Stick Proâ„¢, USB flash drives, certain portable flash audio players, CompactFlash®, and MultiMediaCardsâ„¢ among others. The pioneering inventions of the ‘987 patent enable flash memory cards and other storage products to achieve enhanced performance, reliability and host platform compatibility.

“We are very pleased with the decision handed down by the CAFC and believe this reaffirms the important and fundamental nature of SanDisk’s patented technology,” said E. Earle Thompson, SanDisk’s Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. “SanDisk will continue to protect its investment in intellectual property and vigorously enforce its patents against companies that seek to use SanDisk’s patented technology without a license.”

SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world’s largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using it patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and has operations worldwide, with more than half its sales outside the U.S.

The matters discussed in this news release contain forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described under the caption, “Factors That May Affect Future Results,” specifically the section entitled “Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property” in SanDisk’s annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SanDisk assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

Verizon Wireless Teams with Cellar Door Concerts and Samaritan House to Fund Back-to-School Shopping for Youngest Victims

For most families, shopping for back-to-school clothes is a late summer ritual. For area children living in domestic violence shelters, however, a back-to-school wardrobe is just another unattainable dream. This summer, the company, through its national phone recycling program, HopeLine(R), is asking the public to help dreams become reality through one simple act: the donation of a no-longer-used wireless phone.

For the second year in a row, Verizon Wireless, Cellar Door Concerts and Virginia Beach’s Samaritan House are joining forces to urge music fans to donate their no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories. Beginning July 15, phones can be dropped off at the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater box office and at local company Communications Stores.

Verizon Wireless will contribute $5 for each wireless phone collected, up to $7,500, to be donated to the Virginia Beach shelter, Samaritan House. The money will be used to buy back-to-school wardrobes for children living at the Samaritan House shelter. In addition, Cellar Door Concerts, operator of the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, will give the first 1,500 fans who donate a wireless phone one pin for free admission to all performances at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival taking place Labor Day weekend. More information about the festival is available at http://www.beacheventsfun.com/.

Last summer, Verizon Wireless and Cellar Door Concerts also joined forces for a phone collection drive. That effort yielded more than 1,000 no-longer- used phones and accessories and resulted in a $5,000 donation from Verizon Wireless that was divided evenly between the statewide organization Virginians Against Domestic Violence and Samaritan House. This year, Verizon Wireless’ Regional President Patrick Devlin is encouraging area residents to surpass that number.

“Whether it’s in a desk drawer or in a box in the basement, most of us have don’t have to look far to find a wireless phone we’re no longer using,” said Devlin. “I know Hampton Roads residents will rise to this challenge and exceed last year’s results. I can’t think of a more worthy beneficiary for this cause.”

According to Cindee Bailey, director of development for Samaritan House, each night the shelter houses approximately 100 people, 60 of whom are children, who are either homeless or victims of domestic violence. “When they arrive at our door, often times they only have the clothes on their backs,” said Bailey. “Something as simple as new clothing for back to school helps instill in them the desire to succeed, the urge to reach their full potential. We’re very appreciative of Verizon Wireless’ continuing support through HopeLine.”

“If our involvement in this project helps build self-esteem and confidence in even one child and eases the tremendous burdens faced by women living in temporary shelter with their children, then the value of our partnership will be immeasurable,”