Palm Announces the Treo 650 Smartphone in Peru on the Claro Network

LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2006--Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM), a leader in mobile computing, today announced that the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone is now available in Peru from Claro, one of the country's leading cellular operators.Available in Claro's retail stores throughout Peru with a variety of voice and data plans, the Treo 650 is an all-in-one quad-band smartphone specially designed for working with EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) networks.(1) It combines a compact full-featured mobile phone with email, a Palm OS(R) organizer, messaging, Internet access and a digital camera, enabling users to organize and simplify their personal and professional lives in just one device.(2)

Treo 650's advanced features and benefits include the following:

-- Support for direct corporate email access to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 using Palm's VersaMail(R) email software(3);

-- Vibrant, easy-to-read 320x320 display;

-- Non-volatile memory and removable battery;

-- Integrated Bluetooth technology for communicating with compatible headsets, car kits, computers and printers equipped with Bluetooth technology;

-- Improved camera for better low-light shots, with video-capture capabilities;

-- Full QWERTY backlit keyboard and new design for easier typing;

-- For GSM, capability to access EDGE-based networks, which deliver incredibly fast data speeds;

-- MP3 player(4); and

-- Single inbox for text and picture messaging.

The Treo 650 smartphone provides support for VersaMail, which enables users to access and manage email while out of the office.(5) Through the Treo 650's support for POP and IMAP email, customers can download their email either wirelessly or by synchronizing to their desktops.(6) Customers whose companies use Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 can have direct corporate email access and calendar synchronization through the Treo 650's Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync(R) integrated support. With VersaMail, users can view pictures and even attached Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.(7)

About Claro

CLARO is Grupo America Movil's brand in Peru. It has over 2.5 million subscribers, which accounts for approximately 37% of the market share. The company started operations in the country in August 2005 and has a 100% GSM network in all 24 departments in Peru.

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at:
Mexico: www.palm.com/mx
Argentina: www.palm.com/ar
Chile: www.palm.com/cl
Colombia: www.palm.com/co
Peru: www.palm.com/pe
Venezuela: www.palm.com/ve
Other Latin American countries: www.palm.com/latin
or www.palm.com for information in English.

(1) EDGE service is not available in all areas. See Claro's coverage map for details.
(2) Within wireless coverage area only. Access to e-mail and Internet requires Claro's data services.
(3) Requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and access enabled by IT administrator.
(4) Requires an expansion card sold separately.
(5) Requires an email account.
(6) Windows only.
(7) Requires DataViz(R) Documents To Go(R) 7, included on the software installation CD.

Palm, LifeDrive, VersaMail and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

SOURCE: Palm, Inc.

Cingular Wireless Offers BlackBerry Connect for Palm Treo 650

ATLANTA & SUNNYVALE, Calif. & WATERLOO, Ontario, Aug 30, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cingular Wireless, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced availability of BlackBerry(R) Connect(TM) for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smart device. With BlackBerry Connect software, Cingular customers now can enjoy the feature-rich Treo 650 with the BlackBerry service for a robust and secure solution on the nationwide Cingular EDGE wireless data network.(1)"The availability of BlackBerry Connect on the Palm Treo 650 represents a marriage of two very popular wireless offerings that now gives Cingular customers more choice," said Michael Woodward, executive director, mobile professional solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "Businesses can now leverage their existing BlackBerry Enterprise Server while giving employees a powerful, new wireless device option."

BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 enables users to benefit from many popular features of the unique "push"-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM). For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange and IBM Lotus(R) Domino(R) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. The Treo 650 operates on Cingular's EDGE network, the largest high-speed national wireless data network in the United States with availability in 13,000 cities and towns and along some 40,000 miles of major highways.

BlackBerry Connect for the Treo 650 supports the following features:

-- "Push" Corporate Email delivers messages automatically -- and wirelessly -- to the Treo 650's inbox. Changes to the inbox, including read/unread status and deletion, can be automatically synchronized between the user's email account and the Treo 650.

-- Wireless Calendar Synchronization keeps the Treo 650's built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the go.

-- Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents in original format.(2)

-- Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the need to download every name to the Treo 650.

-- Enables centralized device management, including support for IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with Triple DES encryption.

"We are happy to provide another choice for companies that have deployed BlackBerry Enterprise Server or are planning to do so," said Tim Roper, vice president of U.S. region for Palm. "Treo 650 already is one of the most compelling mobile-computing devices available today for business users, and the BlackBerry Connect functionality gives Cingular customers another great reason to adopt Treo as a vital business-productivity tool."

"BlackBerry Connect allows Treo 650 users to tap into the power of the BlackBerry wireless architecture," said Mark Guibert, vice president, corporate marketing, at Research In Motion. "We see a growing opportunity for wireless connectivity in the enterprise, and we're very pleased to be working with Cingular and Palm to broaden the reach of BlackBerry and to help customers enhance their mobile communications and productivity."

BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 requires a BlackBerry Connect rate plan from Cingular. The solution is available today for Cingular Treo 650 customers through Cingular's B2B sales organization. More information is available at http://www.palm.com/cingularbbc and www.cingular.com/midtolarge/blackberry , or by calling 866-4CW-SB2B to speak with a Cingular sales representative.

The Palm Treo 650 is available from Cingular for $299.99 with a two-year contract and qualified voice plan. Unlimited BlackBerry Connect monthly service plans begin at $44.99.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 57.3 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(TM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/ . Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/ .

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com .

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

Palm products are sold through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com .

(1) EDGE service not available in all areas. Within wireless service coverage area only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

(2) Attachments that are sent via email can be opened by using the attachment-viewing capabilities of BlackBerry Enterprise Server or via native file viewers on the Treo 650 smartphone. Please refer to the BlackBerry Connect for Treo 650 smartphone User Guide for supported files and size limitations.

Palm, Treo and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third-party products and services. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

Forward-looking Statements from RIM:

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: Palm, Inc. / Cingular Wireless

Vodafone Launches BlackBerry Connect for Palm Treo 650 Smartphone in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia & SUNNYVALE, Calif. & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2006--Vodafone Australia, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the availability of BlackBerry(R) Connect(TM) for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone on the Vodafone mobile network in Australia.(1)The BlackBerry Connect software enables Vodafone's new and existing Treo 650 users to enjoy push-based wireless email and calendar synchronisation with BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM).

"With the addition of Vodafone Australia's support of BlackBerry Connect, we're providing more customers greater flexibility and choice for meeting their mobile needs," said John Hartnett, senior vice president of worldwide sales and customer relations for Palm. "Palm's broad range of world-class, enterprise-strength mobile-computing solutions lets customers simplify their business and personal lives with the increased mobility offered by an all-in-one device."

Ed Goff, general manager, Business Markets, at Vodafone Australia, said, "We're changing the way Australian businesses operate with simple, but very smart mobile voice and data solutions. Vodafone is entirely focused on customers who want the freedom and flexibility to communicate and access information almost anytime and anywhere within coverage areas.

"Vodafone has long supported the Treo product family, and now that we offer BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650, our customers will enjoy a full, feature-rich mobile email experience," added Goff.

Norm Lo, vice president for Asia Pacific at RIM, said, "Companies around the world are embracing the security, efficiency and robust management capabilities supported by BlackBerry and enjoying the many personal productivity and organisational workflow benefits enabled by BlackBerry wireless email. We are very pleased to provide BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 for Vodafone's customers in Australia."

[code]BlackBerry Connect on the Treo 650 smartphone supports Microsoft Exchange(R) and IBM Lotus(R) Domino(R) customers with the following features:

-- "Push" Corporate Email delivers messages automatically -- and
wirelessly -- to the Treo 650 smartphone's inbox. Changes to
the inbox, including read/unread status and deletion, can be
automatically synchronised between the user's email account
and the Treo 650.

-- Wireless Calendar Synchronisation keeps the Treo 650
smartphone's built-in Calendar up to date remotely, allowing
users to receive, accept or decline meeting requests on the
go.

-- Attachment Viewing lets users view Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
and PDF documents in original format.(2)

-- Remote Address Lookup (RAL) allows users to search their
corporate directory wirelessly for email addresses without the
need to download every name to the Treo 650.

-- Enables centralized device management, including support for
IT policies such as over-the-air device disablement and
password device lock, as well as end-to-end security with
Triple DES encryption.[/code]

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.BlackBerry.com .

About Palm, Inc.

Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm handheld computers, and Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.

Palm products are sold through select internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).

More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com/au .

About Vodafone

Vodafone provides a full range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communications. Vodafone has equity interests in 26 countries and partner networks in a further 33 countries, with a proportionate customer base of over 179 million worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com.au

(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Requires BlackBerry data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.

(2) Attachments that are sent via email can be opened by using the attachment viewing capabilities of BlackBerry Enterprise Server or via native file viewers on the Treo 650 smartphone. Please refer to the BlackBerry Connect for Treo 650 smartphone User Guide for supported files and size limitations.

Palm, Treo and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services.

Forward-looking Statements from RIM:

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: Palm, Inc.

Sony Electronics Uses the Opera browser for its New mylo Personal Communicator

Oslo, Norway - August 23, 2006 -- Opera Software today offers details on its embedded browser for Sony's mylo personal communication device. Available in the United States in September, the mylo communicator serves as an entertainment and communication device for those who live in Wi-Fi enabled environments. With the Opera browser, mylo communicator users can surf all their favorite Web sites, including popular webmail services such as Yahoo! Mail and Gmail.

Sony's mylo personal communication device

"We are excited to be a part of this unique and versatile new device from Sony," says Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Opera Software. "A communication tool such as mylo requires a browser that can deliver full Internet content in a seamless and easy to use manner. Users surfing while on the go want their information fast and reliably delivered. With Opera's extensive experience in providing the full Web to mobile phones, it has proven to be the best choice for mylo."

Using Opera's Extensible Rendering Architecture (ERA), Opera instantly adjusts Web content to fit the mylo's 2.4 inch color LCD screen, providing a better, more intuitive Internet experience by eliminating horizontal scrolling. The Opera browser for devices is renowned for maintaining full browsing features on devices with fewer resources than a typical desktop computer. With full Web standards support, the Opera browser is easily ported to devices such as mylo - delivering a superior browsing experience on any device.

"The mylo personal communicator puts the fun parts of a computer in the palm of your hand," said John Kodera, director of product marketing for personal communication devices at Sony Electronics. "It's ideal for people who want to stay connected to their online friends and family, but not be weighed down by a PC or buffeted by charges for IM and texting on cell phones."

About Opera for Devices

Opera provides an optimized implementation of Internet technologies for handheld devices, digital TV and other devices, with innovative and powerful features that seamlessly adapt the Internet experience to suit varying screen sizes and input devices. In addition to being a full Internet browser, Opera is a high performance execution environment for Web applications and dynamic user interfaces based on interoperable open Web technologies such as AJAX.
http://www.opera.com/devices/

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross- platform Web browser technology is renowned for its small size, performance and standards-compliance, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com .

Source: Opera Software ASA

EA SPORTSâ„¢ Madden NFL 07 Now Available for Purchase and Download to Select Sprint Phones

RESTON, Va. — 08/24/2006 -- Football season is almost here - and today, Sprint (NYSE: S) and Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) primed the pump for die-hard fans. The highly anticipated EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 07 is now available for purchase and download to select* Sprint phones. Madden NFL 07 costs $3.49 per month or $6.99 for a lifetime license to Sprint customers.Now, Sprint customers can enjoy hard-hitting, authentic Madden NFL 07 action anywhere at any time. Long acknowledged as the definitive gridiron video game experience, Madden NFL 07 features over 50 plays from the real Madden playbook. Players will experience 11 on 11 play with NFL licensed players, rosters and all 32 NFL teams. And, on some Sprint mobile phones, John Madden and Al Michaels provide commentary along the way.

Sprint customers also enjoy exclusive access to the Game Lobby, which allows players to post and compare their scores via daily and all-time "leaderboards" with fellow Madden NFL 07 enthusiasts from around the United States. In addition, the Sprint Game Lobby also allows players to recommend Madden NFL 07 to friends and family members using Sprint phones.

Sprint Sponsors Fifth Annual EA Sports Madden Challenge
Sprint customers who can't get enough Madden action will want to register for the Fifth Annual EA SPORTS Madden Challenge. The competition, sponsored by Sprint, begins Sept. 1; it is the only official EA tournament to crown the best player of Madden NFL 07. Winners will come from 31 regional competitions as well as an online qualifying spot.

The winners from the 26 U.S. cities, five NFL international tournaments and the online competition will advance to the Finals, held during Pro Bowl week (week of Feb. 8, 2007) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The winner of the 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge presented by Best Buy will receive a grand prize package, including a check for $100,000 and the winners of each regional competition will receive $1,000.

The 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge, presented by Best Buy and sponsored by Microsoft and Sprint, will test the skills of thousands of gamers on Madden NFL 07, on both the Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. The professional division (consisting of up to 512 competitors at each regional stop) will feature competition on the Xbox® system and a new Xbox 360™ Division (64 competitors at each stop) will feature next-gen play on the Xbox 360 console. The regional winner from each professional division will advance to the finals in Hawaii.

For 2006 EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Tournament information, including Tournament Official Rules and online registration, players can go to the official EA SPORTS Madden Challenge website at www.maddenchallenge.com .

*Currently, EA Sports Madden NFL 07 is available for the following Sprint wireless phones: Samsung: SPH-A900; SPH-A920; SPH-A940; SPH-A960; SPH-A620; SPH-A660; SPH-A680; PM-740; SPH-A820; SPH-A840. Sanyo: SCP8100; SCP7300; SCP7500PM8200; MM7400; MM5600; SCP2300; SCP8300; SCP9000; 4930. LG: MM-535; PM-325; PM-225.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com .

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSâ„¢, EAâ„¢, EA SPORTS BIGâ„¢ and POGOâ„¢. In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com .

Electronic Arts, EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS BIG, and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U. S. and/or other countries. The mark "John Madden" and the name of John Madden are trademarks or other intellectual property of Red Bear, Inc. or John Madden, are subject to license to Electronic Arts Inc., and may not be otherwise used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Red Bear or John Madden. NFL Team names/logos are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Officially licensed product of PLAYERS INC. www.nflplayers.com . Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and/or licensors.

Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint and Relay Texas Build on 16-Year Relationship to Provide Communications Services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 08/22/2006 -- Building on a successful, long-term relationship, Sprint (NYSE: S) will continue to provide assistive communications services to individuals within Texas who are deaf or hard of hearing or have a speech disability. Through a competitive bid process, the Public Utility Commission of Texas awarded Sprint with its fourth consecutive five-year contract. As a result of the long-standing history, many of the telecommunications relay services (TRS) standards used within the TRS industry today are largely due to the vision from the deaf and hard of hearing community in Texas, as it was the first state to offer Sprint Relay services. Sprint delivers approximately 700,000 minutes of assistive communications services each month in Texas.Through the new contract, effective Sept. 1, 2006, Relay Texas will continue to provide TRS including Spanish-to-English translations, Captioned Telephone (CapTel), video relay service (VRS), Sprint IP and IP Wireless.

Sprint also operates two relay service centers in Texas, located in Austin and Lubbock, and together they employ more than 300 Texans.

"It's almost impossible to envision our community without Sprint Relay Services," said Claire Bugen, superintendent of Texas School for the Deaf. "Sprint Relay of Austin is so much more than a quality provider of telecommunications relay services to the state of Texas; they are a valued community partner and strong advocates of improved services for deaf and hard of hearing Texans."

For the past 10 years, Sprint has worked with the Texas School for the Deaf to sponsor a Walk event to raise funds for service organizations that assist the deaf and hard of hearing community. The walk has become one of the leading events to benefit the community and has raised a total of more than $150,000 since 1996.

"The State of Texas was Sprint's first relay contract, and this contract award will represent 21 years of service, the longest continuous relationship between a TRS provider and a state in the United States," said Mike Ligas, director of Sprint Relay. "Sprint Relay is honored to continue to be entrusted as the provider of Relay Texas to assist those who are deaf and hard of hearing to communicate effectively with family and friends and for business purposes."

Sprint Relay Portfolio of Services
Sprint has nearly 16 years of experience in providing relay services to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind or have a speech disability to communicate with hearing persons on the phone. Sprint's experience in the field assures users of Sprint Relay receive quality service no matter what type of Relay service they are using. Relay service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no restrictions on the number of calls placed or call length. For more information, visit www.sprintrelay.com.

Sprint's TRS is accessible throughout Texas by dialing 711 or one of several toll-free numbers. Texans who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind or have a speech disability will continue to receive seamless communication with hearing persons on the phone through TRS, which involves a relay operator serving as an intermediary for phone calls between a deaf user and a hearing party. The TRS operator speaks words typed by a deaf user on a text telephone (TTY) or via the Internet and relays the hearing person's spoken response by typing back to the deaf user.

CapTel Service (Captioned Telephone), developed by Ultratec, Inc., is available for those who are hard of hearing or have experienced hearing loss later in life or deaf individuals with good vocalization skills. CapTel allows nearly simultaneous voice and text captioning via a special, CapTel-equipped phone using a standard telephone line. The captions are displayed on the CapTel phone's built-in screen so the user can read the words while listening to the other party's voice.

Sprint also offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which uses a similar process but enables the deaf user to communicate in American Sign Language through a video interpreter via a computer or television monitor equipped with a Web camera or videophone instead of typing. This allows for a much more natural-sounding conversation with the hearing party. Texans may access VRS through www.txvrs.com, www.sprintvrs.com, or with a D-Link videophone (used with television monitors) by entering the IP address 'sprintvrs.tv'. This service is currently funded by the Interstate TRS fund.

Sprint IP Relay is a free service that combines TRS with the ease and ubiquity of the Internet, allowing users to make calls from any PC or selected Web-enabled Internet wireless devices without having to use traditional TTY equipment. Sprint IP Relay users also have the flexibility of using AOL Instant Messenger to access Sprint IP Relay. To connect using a website, go to www.sprintip.com. To connect using AOL Instant Messenger, send a 10-digit number to the screen name SprintIP. Both access methods will connect the caller to an experienced Sprint Relay operator.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com .

Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint Launches Unique Program to Offer Mobility Solutions for Business Customers

Helps customers increase their return on investment, reduce costs, increase efficiencies and enhance customer satisfaction

RESTON, Va. — 08/24/2006 -- Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the launch of the "Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions" program to provide business customers with complete end-to-end mobility solution delivery capability. This program offers businesses a one-stop shop, single contract and centralized bill, with every element of a mobility solution including the hardware, application software, mobile voice and data usage, professional services, and Sprint-centralized customer care - packaged together for easy deployment and maintenance.By leveraging Sprint's extensive technology backbone and partner relationships, Sprint will address specific customer needs to help optimize business processes. Customers will benefit from insight into asset and resource location, operations and status; access to critical information required for process optimization; greater automation leading to reduced process errors and redundancies; information transfer required for time-sensitive decision-making; and increased asset uptime stemming from enhanced maintenance, problem detection and response times.

Sprint works with leading technology partners like Air-Trak, Antenna Software, Apacheta, MCC, Mobicor, Omnilink Systems and Xora to bring enhanced mobile solutions to the marketplace.

"As companies seek to enable their businesses wirelessly, they want to work with partners who understand them," said Gene Signorini, vice president of Yankee Group's Enterprise Applications and Mobile Solutions research. "With the introduction of Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions, customers will experience the benefits of wireless solutions that are suited to their business needs. Combining applications, devices, network capabilities and ongoing support are a key example of the attention Sprint pays to solutions delivery."

Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions is ideal for mid-size businesses, enterprise customers and government agencies, including local and state government, healthcare, utilities and education. The solutions offer a range of options from field service automation to mobile asset management to equipment diagnostics and more.

"Given the needs of our customer base, we are committed to providing first-in-class solutions that simplify the deployment process where Sprint serves as the single point of contact to analyze, implement and support all the customer's needs," said Wayne Ward, vice president of solutions engineering for Sprint. "We are pleased to offer this integrated solutions program that helps customers increase their return on investment, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and enhance internal and external customer satisfaction."

The Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions program currently offers six operational enhancement solutions with four additional solutions planned for later in the year:

1. Field Service Automation: coordinates and automates many of the tasks associated with scheduling, dispatching, field communication, work order and activity tracking.
2. Route Accounting: captures and reports sales and delivery data, accesses product and order information, adjusts invoices, tracks product returns and manages inventory.
3. Fleet Dispatch & Resource Management: performs complete lifecycle management on fleet of vehicles.
4. Mobile Asset Management: designed to provide location, tracking, accountability and maintenance data on all company assets including inventory.
5. Mobile IT Helpdesk Management: automates all the tasks of IT trouble ticket management processes including allocation of trouble tickets, activity tracking, ticket status update and closure.
6. Field Sales: provides mobile sales agent and customer relationship management for all field sales organizations.

Coming Soon:

1. Healthcare Provider Solutions: provides automated charge capture and billing systems, access to clinical and lab results, and electronic prescription ordering with direct pharmacy routing and physician references.
2. Equipment Diagnostics – Equipment Rental: uses telemetry and embedded mobile-to-mobile (M2M) communications systems to automate many tasks associated with deploying, scheduling and maintaining heavy equipment fleets.
3. Fixed Assets: tracks fixed assets in the field for equipment maintenance, customer service and operations.
4. Public Safety Solutions: solutions for public safety organizations like homeland security and police.

Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions provides businesses with targeted solutions that take the guesswork out of business processes and demonstrate the power of wireless mobility to help achieve customer satisfaction, improve cost efficiency and maximize return on investment.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com .

Source: Sprint Nextel

ATI Drives Multimedia in Next Generation Mobile Phones

Mobile phone manufacturers moving to ATI's Imageon 2282 to deliver multimedia capabilities to 2G and 3G phones

MARKHAM, ONTARIO, Aug 22, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- ATI Technologies (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) reinforces its technology leadership as global handset manufacturers of 2G and 3G high-volume mobile phones move to the Imageonâ„¢ 2282 media processor. The Imageon 2282, now available in handsets from leading manufactures including the new Motorola KRZR and RIZR models, is the successor to the popular Imageon 2250, which is in over 60 million cell phones worldwide.The Imageon 2282 delivers ground-breaking multimedia capabilities that enable global handset manufacturers including Motorola, Panasonic, HTC and LGE to bring 2G and 3G mobile phones to consumers. ATI's Imageon 2282 provides up to QVGA display, 3-mega pixel digital camera, CD-quality digital audio player, and CIF resolution digital video with camcorder, streaming video and video telephony support.

"ATI is proud of the partnerships we have with our global handset manufacturers," said Paul Dal Santo, VP and General Manager, Handheld Products Group, ATI Technologies. "Our partners continue to choose ATI because of our extensive product experience in the handheld arena, our leading edge multimedia technology and the breadth of our product offerings."

ATI is a leading media processor supplier and has shipped more than 150 million Imageon chips to its handset partners worldwide.

For more information on ATI's Imageon multimedia processors or a complete list of phones and mobile devices currently providing an unparalleled visual experience using ATI's technology, please visit: http://www.ati.com/products/handheld.html.

About ATI Technologies

ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, PC platform technologies and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With fiscal 2005 revenues of US $2.22 billion, ATI has more than 3,400 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

Important Information Regarding Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release, including but not limited to use of Imageon 2282 with Motorola KRZR and RIZR models, and the performance level of Imageon 2282, , may be considered "forward-looking". Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and, accordingly, entail various risks and uncertainties. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include the potential for unforeseen hardware or software conflicts or issues. We therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2005 Annual Information Form and 2005 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Our Form 40-F and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

Copyright 2006 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com

SOURCE: ATI Technologies Inc.

Emmys; Airplay Live Exclusively from Sprint Lets Viewers Play Along with Emmys Broadcast Using Wireless Phone

Sprint subscribers predict winners while they watch and attempt to "Outpredict. Outthink. Outwit." Reality TV Host Jeff Probst

Overland Park, Kan., and San Francisco — 08/22/2006 -- Sprint (NYSE: S) subscribers looking to enhance their 58th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards experience have a new, techno-charged option this year with Emmys® AirPlay Live from Sprint. Beginning Aug. 22, Sprint and AirPlay Network, Inc., will unveil the exclusive application, free of additional charge, creating an interactive entertainment experience that lets Sprint subscribers use their wireless phones as easy-to-use gaming devices to play along with the live Emmy Awards broadcast and prove their TV expertise.The game marks the first time television viewers can use their wireless phones to play along and compete during the live broadcast of a television event. Starting today, viewers can text the word "Emmy" to number 7777 on Sprint or Nextel phones to access the game and view the line-up of this year's Primetime Emmy categories.

Emmys Airplay Live is designed to allow players to compete against reality TV host Jeff Probst. As the live action unfolds, players can see how their predictions compare with the outcome and how they stack up against Probst, a predetermined group or the national audience. Players accrue points for correct answers and also have the opportunity to score bonus points by answering trivia questions during the live broadcast of the show.

"Our partnership with AirPlay is creating the ultimate opportunity for fan engagement and is a perfect complement to our Emmys sponsorship," said Tom Murphy, vice president of sponsorship marketing for Sprint. "Sprint is constantly developing ways for subscribers to experience and interact with the things they love by bringing them closer to the action."

"AirPlay is thrilled to be launching our exciting new technology with Sprint and the Emmys Broadcast," said Morgan Guenther, chairman and chief executive officer of AirPlay. "For the first time ever, we're combining the immediacy of a live television event with the interactivity of the mobile phone people already have beside them – watching television will never be the same."

"The Television Academy is always interested in bringing new technologies and new elements to each year's Emmy Awards telecast," noted Alan Perris, Chief Operating Officer of the Television Academy. "We think that Emmys Airplay Live from Sprint will offer terrific entertainment value in conjunction with our telecast."

Unique features of Emmys AirPlay Live include:

* Live Commentary – Get insight about the Emmy Awards and performances
* Celebrity Contestant – See how you match up against Jeff Probst's picks
* Real Time Polls – Live opinion polls let the viewers voice be heard
* Post Event Polls – Best dressed? Best acceptance speech?

Emmys AirPlay Live is available on select Sprint PCS Vision, Power Vision and Nextel phones. Sprint is the official communications service provider to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place Sunday, Aug. 27, with a live broadcast on NBC at 8p/7c from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com .

About AirPlay
AirPlay creates and produces real time, multiplayer interactive entertainment that lets viewers use their cell phones to play along with some of their favorite television programs. AirPlay's games offer broadcasters a means of connecting directly with viewers in a meaningful way during live programs. Led by a dynamic team of experienced technology executives, AirPlay is backed by Qualcomm and Redpoint Ventures. For more information about the company, please go to www.airplay.com .

Source: Sprint Nextel

Red Bend Software and Opera Software Form Partnership to Upgrade Mobile Handset Web Browsers Over-the-Air

Co-Marketing and Technology Partnership to Enable Efficient and Reliable Mobile Browser Upgrades to Phones Already in Customers' Hands

Framingham, Mass., August 24, 2006 -- Red Bend Software, the leading provider of firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update technology for mobile phones, and Opera Software ASA, a world leader in Web browser technologies, today announced a joint marketing and business development agreement. Using Red Bend's new Embedded Feature Delivery (EFD) technology, Opera will be able to bring new browser features to market faster, as well as update the browsers regularly with the latest feature packs, optimizing the consumer's mobile Internet experience.While delivery of new software components has traditionally been a lengthy process determined by handset release schedules, Red Bend's EFD technology removes the timetable bottlenecks by allowing phones, already in the hands of users, to be quickly and easily enhanced with new or upgraded core functions. New embedded functions are delivered to phones over the air and provide a mechanism for more frequent software updates.

Under this agreement, the two companies will work together so that Opera can effectively use Red Bend's EFD technology to shorten lead times for handset enhancement integration and bolster customer and end-user service.

"EFD technology will provide new capabilities to Opera and other leading mobile application providers to quickly deliver enhanced features to their users," said Yoram Salinger, president and CEO of Red Bend. "By using EFD, Opera will be able to allow its users to enjoy the latest and best Web browsing tools on their mobile phones."

"While the Opera Mobile browser is already well-known for delivering a better and faster Internet experience, this partnership with Red Bend will allow us to leverage the next generation in over-the-air firmware updating and further enhance our market-leading product," said Timo Bruns, executive vice president of Business Development at Opera. "By reducing our time to market for new and updated browser software, EFD is not only making the end-user experience more seamless, but is opening new revenue streams for the company as we can focus our development efforts in other strategic areas."

About Red Bend Software

Red Bend Software helps mobile phone manufacturers and network operators accelerate the adoption of new services and features, respond rapidly to customer problems and reduce support costs through mobile software management solutions. BenQ Mobile, LG Electronics, Sharp, Sony Ericsson, and other large handset manufacturers use Red Bend's firmware over-the-air (FOTA) technology to quickly and reliably deliver compact firmware updates to mobile phones already in the hands of users. Founded in 1999, Red Bend Software is a privately held, venture capital-financed company with offices in China, Israel, Japan, Korea, the U.K and the U.S. More information about Red Bend Software is available at www.redbend.com

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its small size, performance and standards-compliance, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com

Source: Opera Software