Rick Price

Bluetooth Headset Users Have Complete Hands-Free Access to Contacts on Pocket PC Phone Edition Devices

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2005--The Fonix Speech Group, an operating division of Fonix® Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX - News), announces the release of Fonix VoiceDial(TM) 2.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition devices running Windows Mobile 5.0. VoiceDial 2.0 is a convenient, user-friendly speech interface software solution for mobile phones that is compatible with Bluetooth headset technology. Original design manufacturers (ODMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can license VoiceDial for a per-unit royalty fee. End users may download the software for $15.95 at http://www.pocketgear.com/ or you can run a search on keyword “Fonix.” Fonix VoiceDial 2.0 supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Look for other platforms.

"With VoiceDial 2.0, users may access mobile phone contacts via speech commands," said Tim K. Hong, VP, Fonix Mobile Wireless. "Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC devices enabled with VoiceDial 2.0 allow users with Bluetooth headsets to push one button on the headset to initiate the VoiceDial software, eliminating the need to punch any buttons on the phone itself. Users may access phone contacts or dial phone numbers by digit. Not only does Fonix software make using a mobile phone more convenient, but it also makes it safer to use a phone in the car."

Fonix VoiceDial 2.0 is available for Pocket PC Phone Edition devices running Windows Mobile 5.0, like the new:

* i-mate JASJAR
* Orange SPV M5000
* O2 Xda Exec

"Users love these new devices because they have so many features and functionalities," said Walt Nawrocki, senior VP and GM, The Fonix Speech Group. "However, their bulkiness relative to regular mobile phones make them a bit inconvenient to use as a phone. VoiceDial improves functionality and ease of use and eliminates the need to hold the device. Now users can leave the device in a briefcase, purse, and backpack or on a desk and still make calls. Fonix speech interface software makes communication easier and easier."

About Fonix VoiceDial(TM)

Fonix VoiceDial is our award-winning hands-free software application that enables users to simply speak the name or number to call, without pushing buttons or scrolling through menus. Our convenient voice interface accurately recognizes spoken names and numbers, even in noisy environments. VoiceDial confirms user commands with our easy-to-understand text-to-speech (TTS). Fonix VoiceDial offers convenient features including continuous dialing response (users speak at their usual speed and cadence), unlimited contact list size, customized pronunciation (improves accuracy where needed) and speaker independence (no voice training required). VoiceDial is available in multiple languages including English, German, French and Spanish.

www.fonix.com