Multi-Media Messaging for palmOnes Zire 72 Handheld Built Upon Electric Pockets Pixer MMS Architecture
Users can send multi-media and text messages with their Zire 72 handheld and a compatible Bluetooth phone
(MobilityNewswire/PRWEB ) May 3, 2004 --Electric Pocket Limited announces it has worked with palmOne, Inc. to develop a standards compliant multi-media messaging service (MMS) solution for palmOnes new Zire(tm) 72 handheld announced yesterday. The new palmOne Messages 1.0 application, which is based upon Electric Pockets popular Pixer MMS foundation, enables Zire 72 handheld users to create and send vibrant MMS messages via the devices built-in Bluetooth(r) wireless capabilities. It also enables users to send and receive short message service (SMS) messages.
The MMS solution, which will be shipped with all Zire 72 handhelds, will make picture messaging easier for users as they can take advantage of the handhelds screen and stylus when composing messages. It will also enable users to leverage the 1.2-megapixel digital camera built into the Zire 72 handheld, allowing them to quickly snap and send pictures to others.
Picture messaging has become incredibly popular as MMS is spreading around the world," said Iain Barclay, Electric Pockets chief product officer. We are excited that Pixer MMS brings picture messaging to the new Zire 72 platform and to palmOne customers."
The Zire 72 handheld is available now worldwide. More information is available at www.palmOne.com.
About the Zire 72 Handheld from palmOne, Inc.
With the Zire 72 handheld, you can shoot photos, capture and watch video clips, or create and edit Word- and Excel-compatible files. The $299 Zire 72 handheld has a 1.2-megapixel built-in camera with digital zooming capabilities, MP3 player (requires expansion card, sold separately), and includes what users need for work and play. You can take and view photos and, with an expansion card (sold separately), record and watch video clips on the bright color screen and listen to your MP3 tunes wherever you go.
About Pixer MMS
The ability to send photographs, sketches and picture greetings to and from wireless devices via e-mail and MMS is widely viewed as a key revenue generator for providers of next generation telephony services. Electric Pocket has worked closely with several leading GSM and CDMA cellular operators and infrastructure providers to develop the Pixer MMS solution into one that is compliant with MMS on all networks. Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and SingTel are among the fast growing list of network operators that have successfully tested the application.
Pixer MMS is available immediately for OEM and operator deployment.
About Electric Pocket Limited
Electric Pocket is a privately held company offering leading-edge mobile and wireless computing applications and solutions from its base in Wye Valley, UK. The Companys product portfolio includes wireless messaging solutions (MMS and email) and a rich set of OEM and consumer-focused applications for wireless PDAs and smartphones. Electric Pocket provides wireless solutions to global companies including Vodafone and Ericsson. Electric Pocket offers a number of applications for the smartphone and wireless communications segment. For more information, visit www.electricpocket.com.
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palmOne and Zire are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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