OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beginning on Sunday, Feb. 5, Sprint (NYSE:S) will introduce its first tablet for under $100, ZTE Optik™, a Sprint 3G tablet featuring a 7-inch touchscreen display with WXGA 1280×800 resolution and pinch-to-zoom, Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb, and dual cameras.

“Paired with Sprint’s cutting-edge network, ZTE Optik provides an exceptional user experience to consumers who demand affordability, flexibility and mobility in one package.”

ZTE Optik will be available through Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and online (www.sprint.com) for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. It will also be available without a service agreement for $349.99, and business customers may qualify for special pricing. (All pricing excludes tax.)

“Sprint is committed to delivering exceptional value and feature-rich devices to our customers,” said David Owens, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “ZTE Optik packs great features for under $100. When this device is combined with our Tablet Connection plans, customers can easily keep their personal and professional lives organized, stay connected with their social networks and get things done while on the go.”

Powered by Android 3.2, Honeycomb, the version of Android designed specifically for tablets, ZTE Optik is a dynamic e-reader, media player and portable computing device. It features a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^® processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and 7-inch capacitive touchscreen that allows the user to get work done or stay entertained surfing the web, playing games and watching videos with Adobe^® Flash^® enabled websites. It has two cameras – a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera and front-facing 2-megapixel camera that enables video chat.

“ZTE Optik is ZTE’s first tablet in North America and makes the tablet experience available to a new segment of consumers,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and president, North America Region, ZTE. “Paired with Sprint’s cutting-edge network, ZTE Optik provides an exceptional user experience to consumers who demand affordability, flexibility and mobility in one package.”

For those that want to get more out of their tablet, ZTE Optik provides access to Android Market™, which features more than 400,000 useful apps, games and widgets. Additional key features of ZTE Optik include:

• Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Books™ and YouTube™
• Sprint Zone, Sprint TV, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint Navigation, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile^SM
• Wi-Fi^® (802.11 b/g)
• Swype™
• Integrated GPS
• 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery
• Expandable memory slot, supporting up to a 32GB microSD card (not included)
• Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• Stereo speakers
• 3.5mm headset

ZTE Optik can be activated on one of Sprint’s Tablet Connection plans. Sprint offers four plans designed specifically for tablets, starting at $19.99 for 1GB of data, $34.99 for 3GB of data, $49.99 for 6GB of data and $79.99 for 12GB of data.¹ (All pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.) Customers are able to view their data usage by logging into My Sprint at www.sprint.com.

ZTE Optik can also be used as a Mobile Hotspot allowing up to five users to simultaneously surf the web using Wi-Fi^®. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month and utilizes data in the customer’s tablet plan. (All pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 53 million customers at the end of 3Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index showed Sprint is the #1 most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last three years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit www.zteusa.com.

About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE’s 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.

Google, Android, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.

¹Tablet Plan: Depending on plans selected, includes 1GB, 3GB, 6GB, or 12GB of on-network data usage and 100 or 300 MB of off-network data usage. Additional on-network data usage: $0.05/MB. Additional off-network usage above 100 or 300 MB/month: $0.25/MB.
(Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges)

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Javelin Semiconductor, Inc., innovator of the world’s first high-performance CMOS 3G power amplifier (PA), today announced that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has selected Javelin’s JAV5501 Band I PA for new Galaxy smartphones. The initial Samsung phone model available with Javelin’s PA is the Galaxy Ace Plus, a mid-range Android-based 3G smartphone. Following the widely popular Galaxy Ace, the Galaxy Ace Plus features a larger 3.65 inch display, faster 1 GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

“As a fully-qualified 3G PA supplier, Javelin has proven the performance, quality and reliability of our patented architecture. We look forward to continue working closely with Samsung on next-generation smartphones.”

“Shipping to Samsung, a worldwide leader in mobile phones, is a significant achievement for Javelin,” said Brad Fluke, president and chief executive officer of Javelin. “As a fully-qualified 3G PA supplier, Javelin has proven the performance, quality and reliability of our patented architecture. We look forward to continue working closely with Samsung on next-generation smartphones.”

The JAV5501 is the first CMOS 3G PA in volume production with a leading smartphone manufacturer. Javelin’s PAs utilize standard CMOS to implement an innovative mixed-signal architecture that delivers enhanced performance and advanced features. Javelin PAs achieve excellent linearity and have the best noise performance of any 3G PA on the market today, improving overall smartphone performance by minimizing interference with wireless radios such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. Also, with low average power consumption, Javelin PAs extend overall smartphone battery life.

With PAs in standard CMOS, Javelin can offer supply assurance from the world’s largest foundries as well as the highest levels of quality, reliability and robustness in the industry, compared to existing proprietary PA process technologies. Javelin offers a family of CMOS 3G PAs supporting multiple bands that are available in a tiny industry-standard 3×3 mm package and are software compatible with all 3G baseband platforms. For more information, please visit www.javelinsemi.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Javelin Semiconductor

Javelin Semiconductor is an innovator of high-performance, mixed-signal ICs for wireless communications. Developed by a world-class engineering team, Javelin’s products are implemented in CMOS, the world’s most widely available semiconductor process technology. Javelin was founded in 2007 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Note to editors: Javelin Semiconductor and the Javelin logo are trademarks of Javelin Semiconductor, Inc. Other trademarks or brandnames mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MapQuest, a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL), today launched an all-new mobile browser experience built using HTML5. Designed to be more like MapQuest’s free iPhone and Android apps, the MapQuest mobile site is now easier than ever to use from your Android or iPhone mobile device, whether for exploring where you are, where you want to go, or how to best get there.

“Our popular iPhone and Android apps inspired our new mobile web experience”

“Nearly half of all Mobile Web map users visited MapQuest in November,” said Michael Iams, Principal Product Manager for Mobile at MapQuest. “Since the largest and fastest growing segments of that group are iPhone and Android users, our aim with this release is to leverage the touch, display, and GPS capabilities of these advanced devices to give our users the best possible mobile web mapping experience.”

The new mobile Web experience features the ability to:

• Quickly determine your location: Access MapQuest.com in the mobile browser to determine a location and have it update it as you move around.
• Discover places to go: Find hotels, food, gas stations and more with a single tap. Pick a place using ratings and reviews for hotels and restaurants and current gas prices at participating stations nationwide.
• Get directions: In addition to basic directions, the new mobile web experience provides “landmark routing,” which helps users navigate by including places of interest along the way (e.g. “Turn left at Elm Street, right after the golf course.”). Landmark routing is also included in walking directions.
• Easy to use: The new MapQuest mobile web app features a new layout and organizes components in an easier to find and use format. For example, common functions such as in-frame traffic and toggling to satellite view are included in the dropdown. The new “you are here” icon lets users show their location on the map with a customizable emblem.

“Our popular iPhone and Android apps inspired our new mobile web experience,” said Vijay Bangaru, MapQuest’s Vice President of Product. “Millions of users love the advanced functionality of our native mobile apps and we’re thrilled to make those features available on our mobile web offering.”

For more information visit the MapQuest blog or go to MapQuest.com on your Android or iPhone.

About MapQuest

MapQuest provides Internet, mobile and business solutions delivering on the promise of helping people research and discover: where is it, how to get there and what’s nearby. MapQuest is ranked 17^th for mobile brands and is one of the leading mapping providers, offering maps and directions, and reaching 13.3 M monthly mobile UVs according to MobiLens, November 2011. MapQuest’s mobile solutions are compatible with a variety of mobile devices, including iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices. MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc., is based in Denver, Colo.

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ChaCha, the #1 free, real-time Q&A service has updated its apps on iPhone and Android operating systems with a fresh look and feel and enhanced functionality, giving ChaChees the most accurate answers in the quickest way possible.

“At ChaCha, we are always looking to give our users the absolute best experience we can. With the new and upgraded features, our popular service is even easier and more entertaining to use.”

The highlight of the upgrade is the exciting all-new Real-Time Map feature, which allows users to see questions recently asked by others using the application. For the first time ever, ChaChees will visually see on a real-time map what questions are being asked where.

Unlike other Q&A services, ChaCha answers all of the questions asked by users in real time by trained Guides, allowing the service to act as a smart friend while ChaChees are on the go. The addition of the map enhances user experience by allowing ChaChees to connect to other users by viewing not only the questions and answers posed, but the location they are coming from.

“Location-based functions are extremely popular and ours lets ChaChees zoom in to find out what is trending nearby, as well as all over the United States,” said Shawn Schwegman, CMO of ChaCha. “At ChaCha, we are always looking to give our users the absolute best experience we can. With the new and upgraded features, our popular service is even easier and more entertaining to use.”

In addition to the crisp new look and feel, the app will contain the following features:

• Ask ChaCha – Got a Q? Ask any question, any time, and get fun, fast answers.
• Near Me – See what questions are being asked near you.
• Real Time Map – View recently asked questions from all over the United States or zoom in to find out what people are asking around town.
• Live Stream Qs – See what other questions people are asking right now in real time.
• Rate Answers – Mark a bad answer or promote a great one.
• ChaCha Alerts – Sign up for nearly 70 ChaCha text alerts on your favorite topics to be sent your phone on your schedule, including weather alerts, stock tips, and other great categories.
• Easy Sharing – Get a great answer to your Q and share with friends via Facebook, text messages, and email.
• Multitasking support for iOS4.

About ChaCha

ChaCha is the leading source for free real-time information and answers. Through its unique “ask-a-smart-friend” platform, ChaCha has answered nearly 2 billion questions since launch from more than 25 million unique users per month via online (ChaCha.com), mobile text (242-242), iPhone app, Android app, and voice ( 1-800-2- ChaCha (TM)). ChaCha is one of the fastest growing mobile and online publishers according to Nielsen, comScore, and Quantcast and was recently named one of Forbes Most Promising Companies. Follow ChaCha on Twitter: @ChaCha

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IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Boost Mobile, ranked Highest in Customer Service Performance and Purchase Experience among Non-Contract Wireless Providers by J.D. Power and Associates¹, and LG Mobile today announced the upcoming release of the sleek and stylish Android™ smartphone, LG Marquee™. LG Marquee, previously available only with a two-year contract, will now be paired with Boost Mobile’s award-winning, no-contract $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage, which includes unlimited nationwide talk, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411.

“We are thrilled to partner with LG to add one of the best-kept secrets in the Android smartphone category to Boost Mobile’s device family”

This ultra-thin smartphone is only 0.36 inches thick, yet it packs an aggressive list of features that quickly make other no-contract Android phones last year’s news. The LG Marquee features an impressive 4-inch clear and bright 700-nit NOVA display. The 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and the 2-megapixel front-facing camera offer maximum versatility in creating and sharing photos or videos with family and friends. Equipped with a 1GHz processor and 4GB of internal storage, LG Marquee makes downloading, posting, commenting, watching and playing faster and easier than ever.

“We are thrilled to partner with LG to add one of the best-kept secrets in the Android smartphone category to Boost Mobile’s device family,” said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile. “The LG Marquee demonstrates the growing evolution of no-contract device options and pairs perfectly with Boost Mobile’s award-winning monthly plans where the longer you stay, the less you pay.”

LG Marquee features include:

• Android 2.3 with access to Android Market™
• 4-inch clear and bright 700-nit NOVA touchscreen
• 5MP rear-facing camera with 3x zoom and 720p video capability
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 1GHz processor with 4GB of internal storage
• GPS-enabled
• Stereo Bluetooth^® technology
• Easy Access to Gmail™ and Google Talk™

Boost Mobile and LG present “Party Like a Celebrity” sweepstakes

To celebrate the launch of LG Marquee, Boost Mobile and LG today announce the “Party Like a Celebrity” sweepstakes (official rules at www.PartyLikeACelebrity.com). Beginning Jan. 18 through Feb. 2, consumers can enter for a chance to win two grand prizes, which include a trip to Los Angeles, an LG Marquee with two months of Android Monthly Unlimited no-contract service, a celebrity makeover, and a Hollywood shopping spree (see official rules for entry details and conditions).

Pricing and availability

LG Marquee will be available Jan. 23 for $279.99 (excluding taxes) at Boost Mobile’s exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations across the country and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. LG Marquee will be available in additional national retailers by the end of the February.

LG Marquee customers also have the opportunity to take advantage of Boost Mobile’s $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinkage. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile’s Android Monthly Unlimited plan will shrink by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone.

Customers can also protect their LG Marquee with Phone Insurance that is now available for Boost Monthly Unlimited customers. For $5 per month customers are covered if their device breaks, is lost, stolen or damaged – even by liquid.

Mobile ID and Boost Zone

LG Marquee also comes preloaded with Mobile ID, an exclusive service from Boost that allows customers to download and install “ID packs.” The packs deliver a complete mobile experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, in a few simple clicks. ID packs are designed to meet a customer’s individual lifestyle or interests, such as sports, entertainment or music. ID packs that can be loaded on the device include MTV Music Pack, E!, Socially Connected, Professional, Entertainment, Lo2Yo Latino, Lo2Yo Mujer and Lo2Yo Futbol.

Additionally, LG Marquee features ‘Boost Zone,’ a centralized place on the device where Boost Mobile customers can access their account, pay their bill, get assistance with their phone, and stay up-to-date on Boost Mobile’s products and services. Boost Zone will be coming soon to all Boost Mobile Android devices.

About Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile, one of Sprint’s prepaid brands and recently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as Highest Ranked in Customer Service Performance and Purchase Experience Among Non-Contract Wireless Providers, offers wireless phones and services with no long-term contracts. Boost Mobile redefines value for wireless consumers with its Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage no-contract service, where the longer you stay the less you pay with on-time payments for unlimited voice, text messaging, Web, email and calls to 411. Boost Mobile offers nationwide service on the Sprint Nationwide Network, reaching more than 278 million people, and on the Nextel National Network, reaching more than 278 million people, with no activation or long-distance fees. Boost Mobile offers a selection of quality handsets from LG, Motorola, Sanyo, Research In Motion (RIM) and Samsung, ranging from entry-level to high-end devices available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail stores, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target, Family Dollar, Walgreens and Walmart, Sprint retail stores, independent wireless dealer locations, and on HSN, a leading TV home shopping network. Re-Boost^® cards are available at approximately 100,000 locations throughout the United States. Experience Boost Mobile on the Web at MySpace, Facebook and Twitter; and purchase products at www.boostmobile.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced expanded messaging and enhanced calling functionality for Bobsled™ by T-Mobile®, providing consumers with effortless communication for free across devices, countries, social networks and mobile carriers. Expanding upon the Bobsled Calling service introduced earlier this year, Bobsled Messaging is an all-in-one, cloud-based messaging application that allows consumers to send and receive individual and group messages with friends and family from any Android™-powered smartphone or tablet, and almost any Web-connected, browser-enabled device.

“With Bobsled, we continue to leverage and embrace the power of IP communications to bring seamless, cost-effective connections to consumers across networks, devices, countries and carriers”

Also starting today, T-Mobile enhanced its Bobsled Calling service, enabling users to make free phone calls over their data connection from their mobile and Wi-Fi-enabled devices including Android-powered smartphones and tablets as well as iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch® devices. As with Bobsled Calling on the Web, the Bobsled Calling mobile application now allows users to easily make outgoing calls to numbers in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico for free from anywhere in the world where they have an open data connection. Users of the iPad® can now dial any number in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico using the dialpad in the Bobsled Calling application and the call is connected for free; however, data rates may apply.

“With Bobsled, we continue to leverage and embrace the power of IP communications to bring seamless, cost-effective connections to consumers across networks, devices, countries and carriers,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president, T-Mobile USA. “With Bobsled, people can now make free voice calls from an iPad® or tablet, send free one-to-one and group messages anywhere in the world, and access their phone’s contacts and text messages from their tablet or computer.”

Unlike competing services, Bobsled Messaging provides a universal way to communicate. The service allows people to send free, rich media messages — including photos, videos and locations — to Bobsled users anywhere in the world where they have an open data connection from any Android™-powered smartphone, tablet or Web-connected device, using their existing mobile number. Bobsled Messaging also allows people to send group messages from any Android™-powered smartphone to other Android™-powered smartphones as well as iOS, Windows and Blackberry smartphones and even feature phones. Bobsled Messaging capabilities include the following:

• Group Messaging. You can create groups from your contact list regardless of carrier or device. Group members can reply to the entire group at once.
• Cloud Synchronization. You can access your Bobsled messages and contacts on any tablet or computer. All your messages stay in sync and in the cloud.
• Rich and All-in-One Messaging Service. It combines the best of traditional (SMS) and Internet Protocol (IP) messaging into one rich, multimedia messaging app to connect with friends and groups.
• Open to Everyone. It works for all of your friends and family on many devices, regardless of carrier, around the world.
• Free. Bobsled-to-Bobsled messaging is always free, and no messaging plan is required to text a number if you have a data connection.

The free Bobsled Messaging application enhances and extends the messaging capabilities of your existing Android™-powered smartphone while also extending these capabilities to your other connected devices.

Availability

Bobsled Messaging is now available for download free of charge on all Android-powered smartphones and tablets through the Android Marketplace. The updated Bobsled Calling application is available for download through the Android Market and the iTunes App Store™. For more information on Bobsled by T-Mobile, please visit www.bobsled.com.

Bobsled Messaging is powered by HDmessaging Inc. Using HDmessaging’s cloud-based contact and message storage and synchronization technologies, Bobsled customers can access their contact list and messages across almost all of their connected devices.

Bobsled Calling is powered by Vivox Inc. Leveraging Vivox’s VoiceEverywhere technology, T-Mobile and Vivox are ushering in a new era of voice communications — online, on the go, virtually wherever and however users want to converse.

About T-Mobile USA:

Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCQX: DTEGY). By the end of the second quarter of 2011, approximately 128 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.6 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations.

About HDmessaging:

HDmessaging is powering a revolution in text messaging. Our platform and applications provide group conversation, IP-based messaging, media sharing, online access, SMS backwards compatibility, cloud storage and more. MagicWords, our patented context engine for mobile messaging, makes messaging more compelling for consumers and provides a new monetization opportunity. HDmessaging is a privately held company based in California and Helsinki. For more information visit www.hdmessaging.com.

About Vivox:

Vivox, provider of VoiceEverywhere^TM, enables integrated digital conversations, anytime, anywhere, and on any device. An industry pioneer in integrated voice services, Vivox now serves more than 60 million users in 180+ countries — exchanging more than 3 billion voice minutes each month. Vivox VoiceEverywhere makes digital communication more seamless and natural, regardless of the context or location. With Vivox, businesses can quickly engage users within their communities and extend their brand beyond traditional boundaries, ultimately inspiring conversations, wherever and whenever people want. Vivox’s partners currently include T-Mobile, CCP Games, Linden Labs, Nexon, Sony Online Entertainment, Wargaming.net and others. For more information, visit www.vivox.com.

BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GeoPalz, innovator of family pedometers and an online activity-tracking game is pleased to announce its partnership and revolutionary licensing agreement with DSR. DSR is the first company to launch GeoPalz’s patent-pending “Activity to Currency” platform for an Android phone App and a pending App for Google TV.

“These Apps will incentivize kids to be active and can instill a lifetime of health and wellness through balancing the media that kids want to consume with the physical activity that they desperately need.”

The App is called LockerBot™ and allows parents to set physical activity requirements to unlock features on Android phones and Google TV (coming soon). The App is compatible with Droid phone versions 2.1 or higher. The GeoPalz “Activity to Currency” platform allows children to turn physical activity into a currency redeemable for 3^rd party offerings. The Android LockerBot App is launching the week of January 9^th, 2012 during the Consumer Electronics Show and is now available on Android Marketplace for $0.99.

“We are so excited to bring these applications to market and to provide an important physical activity-based parental control feature to these devices,” says DSR VP of Operations Genie Peshkova. “These Apps will incentivize kids to be active and can instill a lifetime of health and wellness through balancing the media that kids want to consume with the physical activity that they desperately need.”

“DSR’s Parental Control App is only the beginning of what our technology can do,” says GeoPalz CEO Rich Schmelzer. “The GeoPalz Activity to Currency platform can be adapted to a variety of markets such as HealthCare, Gaming, Social Media and Consumer Electronics.”

DSR was founded in 1998 in Denver, CO on the core value of providing skilled, trusted software development. Our company combines highly educated, hard working employees in an entrepreneurial culture that deliver real results to our clients. DSR offers software development, project management, quality assurance and application systems integration services to companies that range from start-ups to the Fortune 500 / Global 2000. www.dsr-company.com

GeoPalz is a family owned business founded in 2008 by Rich and Sheri Schmelzer and Alexandra O’Leary, the creators of Jibbitz™. As parents, the creators of GeoPalz wanted their mission to align with current and developing national campaigns to fight childhood obesity by encouraging youth to lead active lifestyles. GeoPalz kid-friendly pedometers feature unique, fun designs and a safe online community that motivates children by converting physical activity and “vigorous activity points” which can be redeemed for free, activity-based toys and awards. www.geopalz.com – www.facebook.com/GeoPalz – www.twitter.com/GeoPalz

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the increasing number of consumer mobile devices that we all carry comes the familiar and often experienced low battery warnings of these devices when they are extensively used. Unfortunately, this usually occurs at the most inconvenient time; during a critical phone conversation, writing an important email, or in the middle of enjoying a movie on a tablet in a plane at 35,000 feet. Whatever the situation running out of power for portable devices typically occurs at a time when AC power is nowhere to be found. Innergie, the world’s leading provider of innovative consumer power solutions, is introducing PocketCell^™, a portable power solution that will provide consumers the power needed wherever life takes them – on foot, in the car, on a plane or a train.

“PocketCell answers the needs of consumers who rely on their portable USB devices to stay connected with work, colleagues, family, friends, and the world”

PocketCell is a lightweight and compact rechargeable battery bank that will add hours of life or charge virtually any mobile device including iPads, iPhones, Android, and Blackberry smartphones, iPods, media players, and more than 10,000 other portable devices. PocketCell is designed to provide consumers extended power or charging capability when battery power is exhausted or typical power sources are not available. With a stylish design about the size of car key and weighing a mere 2.8 ounces, PocketCell is a mobile accessory that portable people cannot afford to be without.

“PocketCell answers the needs of consumers who rely on their portable USB devices to stay connected with work, colleagues, family, friends, and the world,” explains Tom Atkinson, Senior Director of Americas at Innergie. “Consumers are constantly concerned about losing that connection when their portable devices run low on power. PocketCell fits easily in a customer’s pocket and provides peace of mind customers can trust to deliver extended use or charging for their portable devices when and where they need it most.”

The Innergie PocketCell is a 3000mAh, rechargeable portable battery bank with a fast charging 2.1 Amp USB power port and includes the recently announced Magic Cable Trio 3-in-1 charging cable with integrated smart-tip Apple, Micro, and Mini USB connector design (a $20 retail value). Customers can connect the PocketCell from its standard USB connector to nearly any portable device using the Magic Cable Trio for extended use or charging capability.

Recharging the PocketCell is simple. Customers connect the Magic Cable Trio Micro USB tip to the Micro USB charging port on the PocketCell and then connect the Magic Cable Trio standard USB connector to a USB power port on a laptop or computer, or a USB power adapter such as the Innergie mMini AC 15 power adapter or mMini DC10 car adapter. The Innergie PocketCell provides an industry-leading five built-in protections to ensure proper reliability and compatibility with over 10,000 portable devices, giving consumers the confidence to charge nearly any portable device with less power loss, cooler operation, and less impact on the battery life of portable devices. In addition, the Innergie PocketCell will automatically revert to Sleep Mode if not used after 10 seconds saving portable power capacity.

Extended Power (based on actual device use and internal testing at Innergie)

iPad					Up to 4.5 hours of use
iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones					Up to 25+ hours of talk time
iPod and MP3 Players					Up to 100 hours of playback time
Game Console					Up to 10+ hours of playing time

General Specifications

DC Input					5V DC / 1.5A (max)
USB Output					5V DC / 2.1A
Battery Type					Lithium Ion
Power Capacity					3000 mAh
Dimensions					3.6 (L) x 1.2 (W) x 0.8 (H) inches
Weight					2.5 ounces (excluding cables and accessories)
Built-in Protection					OCP, OVP, OTP, OPP, SCP

The Innergie PocketCell rechargeable battery bank, includes the Innergie Magic Cable Trio (a suggested $20 retail value), and is available at retailer outlets and online at a suggested list price of $79.99.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

The new Innergie PocketCell and entire line of portable power solutions including universal laptop adapters, mobile power products, and accessories will be on display during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in South Hall 1 on Level 1 at Booth #21906.

About Innergie

Innergie is the Power Specialist that creates innovative lifestyle energy products for an ever-changing world. Founded in 2008, Innergie’s technological superiority is backed by a team of professionals with more than 20 years experience in the power supply industry. With its expertise in compact power technology, Innergie provides the world’s smallest, most efficient universal power adapter and innovative power solutions. Innergie maintains operations in the United States, India, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and The Netherlands. To learn more about Innergie and its line of lifestyle energy products, visit www.myinnergie.com

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that the Pantech Element is the first publicly-available tablet that delivers a high-definition haptic experience.

“As a technology leader and innovator, we are committed to delivering the most advanced multi-media experiences to our consumers”

Launched in the US at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Pantech’s Element is an 8-inch, Android-based tab. Utilizing Immersion’s piezo reference design, the tablet combines a single piezo actuator from Samsung Electro-Mechanics Corp and the DRV-8662 haptic piezo driver from Texas Instruments with Immersion’s TouchSense® 5000 control software and MOTIV™ Integrator tools to produce cutting-edge touch feedback effects throughout the user interface and applications.

“Immersion’s TouchSense 5000 software takes advantage of the unique capabilities of high-fidelity actuators to create responsive and distinct haptic effects,” said Dennis Sheehan, Immersion’s vice president of marketing. “By working with Pantech to customize the Element with our MOTIV Integrator, we developed an intuitive and engaging user experience. Users not only receive subtle and compelling enhancements to their device navigation, but they also receive enlivening haptic feedback for multi-media content.”

“As a technology leader and innovator, we are committed to delivering the most advanced multi-media experiences to our consumers,” said Lim Sung-jae, Director of Overseas Marketing at Pantech Headquarters. “Immersion’s high definition touch feedback produces better, crisper effects – unique to any other user experience in the market.”

In addition to utilizing Immersion’s MOTIV Integrator to waterfall haptic effects throughout the Android UI and applications, the Element is also the first commercial implementation of MOTIV Integrator’s Reverb Module to automatically insert haptic feedback into applications by translating audio data into effects. For users watching video or playing games, the Reverb Module creates a more engaging multi-media experience by seamlessly combining touch effects with audio content.

“The key to enhancing mobile content with haptics is to make UI and applications feel like they look and like they sound,” explains Chris Ullrich, Immersion’s vice president of user experience. “The unique capabilities of high fidelity actuators allow us to create nuanced effects that compliment, rather than overwhelm, the user experience.”

For more information on Immersion’s TouchSense technology and MOTIV Development Platform, visit http://www.immersion.com/markets/mobile/index.html.

About Pantech (www.pantech.com)

Pantech Co., Ltd. is one of Korea’s top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 3,500 employees and 6 regional sales offices worldwide.

About Immersion (www.immersion.com)

Founded in 1993, Immersion (Nasdaq:IMMR) is the leading innovator in haptics technology; the company’s touch feedback solutions deliver a more compelling sense of the digital world. Using Immersion’s high-fidelity haptic systems, partners can transform user experiences with unique and customizable touch feedback effects; excite the senses in games, videos and music; restore “mechanical” feel by providing intuitive and unmistakable confirmation; improve safety by overcoming distractions while driving or performing a medical procedure; and expand usability when audio and visual feedback are ineffective. Immersion’s TouchSense technology provides haptics in mobile phone, automotive, gaming, medical and consumer electronics products from world-class companies. With over 1,200 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries, Immersion helps bring the digital universe to life.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the statement that the key to enhancing mobile content with haptics is to make UI and applications feel like they look and like they sound, and statements regarding Immersion’s TouchSense 5000.

Immersion’s actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with Immersion’s business, which include, but are not limited to, continued disruption in the markets for Immersion’s and its licensees’ products due to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan; delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand for Immersion’s or its licensees’ products; a delay in or failure to achieve the acceptance of force feedback as a critical user experience; and unanticipated difficulties and challenges encountered in development efforts and other factors. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of Immersion.

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in Immersion’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2010 and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Immersion’s beliefs and predictions as of the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business, or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.

Immersion, the Immersion logo, MOTIV and TouchSense are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WikiPad, the first glasses-free 3D Android 4.0 tablet with an attachable video game controller, announces its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 10-13^th (Booth 14832, Central Hall).

Unlike traditional tablets, the WikiPad is the first to combine the experience of a high definition, glasses-free 3D tablet with patented hand-held gaming capabilities using an attachable video game controller.

The unique, fully functional WikiPad video game controller attaches directly to the tablet and dramatically enhances the users gaming experience. The video game controller enables users to play casual, mobile, and the latest high-end video games through new cloud gaming services. Music, movies, and television are also easily accessible using the WikiPad.

Designed for portability, the slim size frames an 8 inch color glasses-free 1080p 3D touch screen that includes Wi-Fi and the Android 4.0 Operating System.

Additional key features:

• 1080p High definition 2D and 3D playback of all formats including H.264, VC1, VOB, ISO, M2TS, and FLV
• A mini HDMI and USB 2.0 that allows connectivity and compatibility
• 8GB of flash storage with expandable micro SD storage to 64GB
• Integrated front and rear cameras for photos, video recording, and video chat

Utilizing the Android 4.0 Operating System, the WikiPad is convenient and practical enough to provide the functionality of a standard tablet but uniquely offers an immersive entertainment experience using its auto-stereoscopic, glasses-free 3D technology and patented attachable video game controller.

Media and attendees are encouraged to have a first hands-on experience with the WikiPad at CES on January 10-13^th.

The WikiPad will be available spring 2012 for purchase online (http://wikipad.com) and through retailers worldwide.

About WikiPad Inc.

WikiPad Inc. is a leading developer and designer of portable glasses-free 3D devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, WikiPad Inc. is uniquely positioned as pioneers and innovators in the mobile entertainment world by leading the way in accessible and comfortable consumer devices for web, gaming, educational, movies and television content.

For more information on WikiPad please visit: http://www.wikipad.com