TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 for Series 60 Now Available from Nuance Mobile

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced the availability of TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0, Nuance Mobile’s assistive software that converts displayed text on a handset into highly intelligible speech and magnified content for blind or visually impaired mobile consumers. The latest version of TALKS&ZOOMS features a new text-to-speech (TTS) audio system for Series 60 third-edition phones that enables users to look up or enter contacts, find notes, access and update calendar appointments, manage multiple calls, mute and hold calls, and more – all while the phone is already being used for a call.

“So far the response to this latest version of TALKS&ZOOMS has been extremely positive, as we’re removing even more limitations of the traditional mobile phone to help ensure all consumers have access to the productivity and freedom that today’s mobility solutions provide.”

With Nuance’s TALKS&ZOOMS, blind and visually impaired users are able to take advantage of the many features found on today’s popular mobile phones, including contact directories, caller ID, text messaging, help files, access to Web browsers, and other screen content. And TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 enables consumers to choose the TTS software they want to use to power all updated features, including Nuance’s trusted Vocalizer Mobile and ETI-Eloquence.

In addition to the new robust advanced audio capabilities, TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 also features:

• SIM-Based Licensing: TALKS&ZOOMS can now be licensed for a GSM SIM card, offering users the freedom to leverage the software on as many handsets as they like where the same SIM card is used. Alternatively, TALKS&ZOOMS can still be licensed to a handset, used with an unlimited amount of SIM cards.

• DAISY2Go Audio Book Player: TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 includes DAISY2Go, a Digital Accessible Information SYstem’s (DAISY) text and audio book player that enables users to read content right from their mobile phone. DAISY books have the benefits of regular audio books, but they offer extras, like embedded navigation information, enhanced content, and synchronization. To learn more, visit www.daisy.org
• Support for Quickword: TALKS&ZOOMS now includes the ability to leverage Quickword, enabling users to retrieve email documents and their attachments, read them, and even make edits right from their phones.

“TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 was designed to ensure that the blind and visually impaired community can take advantage of today’s sophisticated mobile devices – from being able to access a variety of features while on the phone to having the option of choosing the TTS that meets an individual’s needs,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “So far the response to this latest version of TALKS&ZOOMS has been extremely positive, as we’re removing even more limitations of the traditional mobile phone to help ensure all consumers have access to the productivity and freedom that today’s mobility solutions provide.”

Availability

TALKS&ZOOMS 4.0 supports more than 20 languages worldwide and is now available for Series 60 second and third edition phones. For more information on supported handset models and pricing, please visit www.nuance.com/talks.

About Nuance Mobile

Nuance Mobile builds innovative, intelligent and intuitive touch and speech interfaces to simplify and enhance the way people interact with mobile devices, applications, and services. Nuance Mobile solutions make mobile devices and in-car systems easier to use, automate customer self-service, and optimize the access and discovery of even the most advanced mobile applications and content – regardless of technical know-how, location, environment, or physical and literacy capabilities.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven applications and professional services. For more information, please visit: nuance.com.

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