At this year`s 3G GSM Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Motorola, Inc will be showcasing handsets equipped with Mobile-XL`s Smart Browser.
The Smart Browser is an application that utilises SMS to give mobile phone users instant access to information like news, weather, sport scores and travel information, filling an important need in areas with limited Internet access.
"Using a Motorola mobile phone with the Smart Browser downloaded, a command can be translated into an SMS message and sent to the Mobile-XL search engine, where a reply is instantly generated, sent back to the phone and displayed as text or image," said Cody Winn, Product Manager - Consumer Products, Mobile XL.
"With a simple and intuitive user interface, at the normal SMS rate, users will be able to obtain a number of customisable services. We are very excited about this project with Motorola, the innovative leader in the industry."
Services include:
Sports scores
Travel Information
Language translation
Horoscope
Currency exchange
Recharge airtime
News
Ringtones
Stock quotes
Business listings
Chat and e-mail
At launch, the XLBrowser will be available on a limited number of Motorola handsets with a roll-out to embrace additional handsets in Motorola`s diverse product portfolio following the GSM 3G Africa conference.
Focused on creating a user-friendly experience, this will make it easy for Motorola users to access the required information through a medium which is simple to understand and without the need for a complicated set-up.
"This unique and revolutionary service enables Motorola to offer an innovative and important application to African consumers, empowering them with access to information anytime, anywhere," said Brian Burnes, Product Marketing Director, Motorola. "The launch of this service is yet another testament to Motorola`s commitment to Africa."
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Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $35.3 billion in 2005.
For more information about our Motorola, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
Mobile-XL
Mobile-XL is a California-based technology company focused on building value added services to mobile users worldwide. The company has a solid team of IT specialists including developers, computer science professionals and network and systems engineers most of which have come from developing countries.
Mobile-XL`s mission is to connect families, friends, communities, businesses and groups by harnessing SMS technology in order to text message, chat and access internet-based information using any mobile phone, from anywhere around the world (principally in areas with limited or expensive Internet access).
For additional information about Mobile-XL, please visit us online at www.mobile-xl.com.
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