Motorola Teams Up With Mobile-XL? To Launch XLBrowserTM
Motorola and Mobile-XL take an enormous step in Bridging the Digital DivideTM by providing access to important information using any wireless phone from anywhere!
Motorola and Mobile-XL take an enormous step in Bridging the Digital DivideTM by providing access to important information using any wireless phone from anywhere!
LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER, 2006 - At this year's 3G GSM Conference on 19&20 October 2006 in Cape Town, South Africa, Motorola will be launching handsets equipped with Mobile-XL's newly released XLBrowserTM. The XLBrowserTM is an application that utilizes SMS to give mobile phone users instant access to information like the news, weather, sport scores and travel information, thus filling an important need in areas with limited internet access. The XLBrowserTM tackles the potentially low penetration of WAP by making access to information available to the masses.
"Using any mobile phone, the XLBrowserTM is downloaded, a command is 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. Using a simple and intuitive user interface, at the normal SMS rate, users will be able to obtain a number of customizable services"" said Cody Winn, Product Manager - Consumer Products, Mobile XL.
* Flight information
* News
* Sports scores
* Language translation
* Business listings
* Stock quotes
* Weather forecast
* Horoscopes
* Currency exchange
* Recharge airtime
At launch, this functionality will be available on a limited number handsets with a complete rollout to include all handsets set to commence immediately following the 3G GSM Africa conference.
"This unique service enables Motorola to offer an innovative and important application to African consumers, empowering them with access to information. The launch of this service is another testament of Motorola's commitment to Africa and delivery of our promise of seamless mobility, ensuring easy, uninterrupted access to communication and information." said Brian Burnes, Product Marketing Director, Motorola.
The XLBrowserTM equipped handsets can be easily leveraged by network operators to boost sales leading up to the Christmas period.
With this innovative product, Motorola once again entrenches its position as the global leader and visionary, offering another first to the market, a service that opens the door to the information highway.
About Motorola 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
About Mobile-XL Mobile-XLTM 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 software developers 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 ubiquitous SMS technology. Mobile-XL allows mobile phone users to text message, chat and access internet-based information using any mobile phone, from anywhere. Mobile-XL's products are revolutionary in offering connectivity and information tools to areas with limited or expensive internet access.
For additional information about Mobile-XLTM, please visit us online at www.mobile-xl.com.
Motorola Contact:
Brian Burnes
Product Marketing Director
Tel : + 27 11 800 7800
Brian.burnes@motorola.com
Agency Contact:
Christa Botha
MAGNA CARTA Public Relations
Tel : + 27 11 784 2598
christa@magna-carta.co.za
Mobile-XL Contact:
Dana Mech
dana.mech@mobile-xl.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2006
"Using any mobile phone, the XLBrowserTM is downloaded, a command is 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. Using a simple and intuitive user interface, at the normal SMS rate, users will be able to obtain a number of customizable services"" said Cody Winn, Product Manager - Consumer Products, Mobile XL.
* Flight information
* News
* Sports scores
* Language translation
* Business listings
* Stock quotes
* Weather forecast
* Horoscopes
* Currency exchange
* Recharge airtime
At launch, this functionality will be available on a limited number handsets with a complete rollout to include all handsets set to commence immediately following the 3G GSM Africa conference.
"This unique service enables Motorola to offer an innovative and important application to African consumers, empowering them with access to information. The launch of this service is another testament of Motorola's commitment to Africa and delivery of our promise of seamless mobility, ensuring easy, uninterrupted access to communication and information." said Brian Burnes, Product Marketing Director, Motorola.
The XLBrowserTM equipped handsets can be easily leveraged by network operators to boost sales leading up to the Christmas period.
With this innovative product, Motorola once again entrenches its position as the global leader and visionary, offering another first to the market, a service that opens the door to the information highway.
About Motorola 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
About Mobile-XL Mobile-XLTM 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 software developers 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 ubiquitous SMS technology. Mobile-XL allows mobile phone users to text message, chat and access internet-based information using any mobile phone, from anywhere. Mobile-XL's products are revolutionary in offering connectivity and information tools to areas with limited or expensive internet access.
For additional information about Mobile-XLTM, please visit us online at www.mobile-xl.com.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:Motorola Contact:
Brian Burnes
Product Marketing Director
Tel : + 27 11 800 7800
Brian.burnes@motorola.com
Agency Contact:
Christa Botha
MAGNA CARTA Public Relations
Tel : + 27 11 784 2598
christa@magna-carta.co.za
Mobile-XL Contact:
Dana Mech
dana.mech@mobile-xl.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2006