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Fonix VoiceCentral Available for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PCsSALT LAKE CITY --(Business Wire)-- Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corporation (OTCBB: FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products and systems and processors, announces the availability of Fonix VoiceCentral(TM) 3.1 for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC devices. Fonix VoiceCentral 3.1 is available from the following retailers: -- digibuy.com -- handango.com -- mobihand.com -- pocketgear.com -- pocketland.de -- smartphone.net -- PocketPCThoughts.com -- BrightHand.com -- MyQtek.com -- MobilityToday.com Fonix VoiceCentral 3.1 is an interactive software application for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC devices that provides users with "hands-free, eyes-free" device management -- users dial contacts and access information simply by speaking. "VoiceCentral 3.1 directly aligns with one of our core goals - increasing productivity and enjoyment of the mobile lifestyle," says Alex Bloom, VP of Content and Consumer Devices, Motricity. "We are pleased to have this offering on our PocketGear.com and Smartphone.net sites, enabling end users to make more of their mobile experience." Ana Martinez, a fundraising and customer service professional, is visually impaired and relies on assistive technologies in her business and personal life. "I've been tremendously impressed with VoiceCentral and what it can do for those of us with visual disabilities," she says. "Fonix has the right idea and this solution 'speaks' to me and my needs." With speech-enabled access to PDA functions, VoiceCentral gives end users with busy lifestyles a convenient, easy-to-use communication solution. "To be able to get through my email while driving is a big benefit to me," says Guy Sucharczuk, CEO, Aurora Networks. "VoiceCentral makes my travel time more productive." "Fonix VoiceCentral gives users easy access and management of information on handheld devices," says Walt Nawrocki, VP and GM, Fonix Speech. "As device capabilities increase, and users are able to add more music, photos and video to devices, speech recognition becomes a 'must have' interface to avoid tedious menus and button pushing." Fonix VoiceCentral 3.1 capabilities: -- Access all VoiceCentral functions on the device without pushing buttons via a Bluetooth headset. -- Access emails and reply via an audio recording. -- Create custom commands such as "Play Music" or "Browse website." -- Dial a number, press "save," and save it to the Outlook contact list. -- Maximize important info on the device screen by minimizing the VoiceCentral toolbar. -- Call contacts stored on the Sim card as well as the PDA. -- Access the "Contacts" and "Launch Apps" pages with easy-to-use menus. For information or purchase, customers may also call Fonix at (801) 553-6600 and say "VoiceCentral." About Fonix Speech, Inc. Fonix Speech, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corporation that currently offers voice technology solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics. About Fonix Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX), based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an innovative communications and technology company that provides integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies through Fonix Telecom, Inc., LecStar Telecom, Inc. and Fonix Speech, Inc. The combination of interactive speech technology and integrated telecommunications services allows Fonix to provide customers with comprehensive cost-effective solutions to enhance and expand their communications needs. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call (801) 553-6600 and say "Sales." Statements released by Fonix that are not purely historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions and strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business prospects and performance. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risk factors include general economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release. |
