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Reuters - Residents in the Republic of Ireland spent the most time on their mobile phones and sent the most text messages per head in the world in 2007, according to a report which examines changes in the communications industry.

Photo: Motorola VE66 Slider Comes with ‘Widgets’ Photo 1

Motorola today announced the VE66 with CrystalTalk audio technology for clear conversations, a 5.0-megapixel camera and MP3 player.

The VE66 is a sleek, slider with the Motorola’s new widgets integration. With downloadable widgets, consumers can get real-time information on weather, sports scores, stock tickers, flight information, social media and news headlines.

It captures high-resolution images on its 5.0-megapixel camera. Pressing a dedicated camera key quickly auto-focuses, activates an LED flash, and if necessary, stabilizes the image and reduces red eye. Automatic color saturation delivers whiter whites and crisper blacks.

An MP3 player with USB 2.0 provides high-speed data downloads on a PC. Wi-Fi connectivity makes browsing the Internet or sharing photos, audio or video files easy. An integrated FM radio with RDS can help listeners “name that tune” while on the road.

With CrystalTalk technology, conversations are amplified and background noises reduced for a noticeable difference in clarity. A second microphone further enhances audio quality by eliminating ambient background noise from calls.

FastScroll one-touch navigation wheel lets users quickly navigate through menus.

“The VE66 delivers on consumer’s demand for more personalized listening and imaging experiences on a mobile phone,” said Tracey Koziol, Corporate Vice President of Motorola.

The Motorola VE66 is expected to be available Q4 2008.

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The Holux GPSmile 61 is a slim and stylish wide-screen GPS navigator for drivers. The device can give turn-by-turn voice instructions for each turn you have to make to reach your destination. It has a rechargeable battery for portability, but using it as a navigator when walking or cycling won’t get you far because of its limited battery life. In any case, the GPSmile 61 is an easy-to-use car navigator with well-designed menu system software and responsive touch screen.

Originally, Linux operating system software was only running on powerful desktop PCs and server computers. When smartphones became popular, many companies tailored Linux software for mobile phones as well. Motorola has been an active supporter of Linux for mobile phones. Now, the Motorola VE66 provides a range of programming tools for software developers for creating new applications for mobile phones. For instance, programmers may code Web 2.0 and Java applications for the phone using the WebUI tool.

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