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BlackBerry gets voicemail-to-text plug-in

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By Natasha Lomas

Published: 27 February 2008 12:59 GMT

BlackBerry lovers can now turn their voicemails into text and have them emailed direct to their handset after voice-to-text company SpinVox launched a plug-in for the smart phone.

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Users who download the app - and stump up £5 per year- will have voicemails sent as a text email to their BlackBerry inbox.

On receiving the converted text version of the voicemail, users have the option to reply by email, in addition to voice or SMS. The emails link up to the user's address book so the caller's name is displayed.

In separate news, RIM has launched an online platform for UK BlackBerry users offering personalised news, info and downloads for the smart phone, and discounts and offers.

The BlackBerry Owners Lounge can be found here.

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