Electric Pocket Releases Ringo 2.0 for Handspring Treo; Ringo Ringtone Manager Now Enables Treo Users to Set Personal Ringtones for Specific Callers

Business Wire, May 9, 2002

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WYE VALLEY, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2002

Electric Pocket today announces the release of Ringo 2.0, an enhanced version of the popular ringtone manager for Handspring's Treo Communicator. Ringo enables users to compose and share custom ringtones or download and install new ringtones from the Internet. The key feature added to Ringo 2.0 is the ability to set personal ringtones for specific callers or groups of callers so that users know who is calling without having to look at the device.

Ringo is a ringtone manager and composer application specifically designed for the Handspring Treo Communicator, an integrated Palm OS wireless communicator product. Ringo is the first ringtone manager to bring caller-specific ringtones to the Treo. This new capability gives Treo users access to an increased level of personalization of their Communicators, and lets them take advantage of a capability common on leading cell phones.

"The ability to set personalized ringtones for those who call you regularly is a fun and practical addition to Ringo," said Iain Barclay, Electric Pocket's co-founder and chief product officer. "Imagine being able to be alerted to whoever is calling you simply by recognizing the ringtone -- happy tones for friends and lovers, dreadful tones for bosses and mothers-in-law!"

Ringo enables Treo users to use any Palm OS alarm tune or database as a Treo ringtone. Hundreds of such alarm sounds are available to be downloaded from the Internet. Ringo also includes an on-screen keyboard that allows users to compose custom ringtones to fit their individual personalities.

Treo users can manage their device's ringtones directly on the device by viewing and selecting the ringtones they have created or installed onto their devices. They can also share their favorite ringtones with their friends by beaming the ringtone files through the Treo's infrared port.

About Electric Pocket Limited

Electric Pocket is a privately held company offering leading-edge mobile and wireless computing solutions and services from its base in Wye Valley, U.K. The Company's product portfolio includes a rich set of wireless messaging solutions, mobile commerce and configuration toolkits. Electric Pocket's consulting group has provided solutions to global companies such as Ericsson, Palm, Handspring, Gap and Ubinetics. For more information, visit www.electricpocket.com.