Zi launches new advanced Chinese text messaging input system

New eZiText to be unveiled next week at CommunicAsia in Singapore

CALGARY, AB, June 14, 2006 – Zi Corporation (Nasdaq: ZICA) (TSX: ZIC), a leading provider of intelligent interface solutions, today announced the launch its most advanced predictive text solution for China to date – with complete phrase-level input for phonetic and stroke modes, new levels of error toleration and with Cangjie input for mobile device users in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

This new version of Zi’s flagship predictive text input solution is the only one in the world with run-on phase-level input for mobile devices – allowing users to type a phrase through Stroke, Pinyin or Zhuyin mode, even if a match could not be found. This feature is particularly in demand for the input of Chinese phrases using a keyboard.

“We are proud of our heritage and innovative position in the Chinese market and today’s announcement demonstrates that our commitment is ongoing and total,” said Milos Djokovic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zi Corporation.

“As China’s mobile users continue to demand the very best capability in their SMS ease of delivery they can be assured that any handset with ‘Zi inside’ will be equipped with the latest language expertise.”

eZiText is currently available in 54 language databases, Zi's eZiText predictive text software simplifies the mobile subscriber's text messaging experience and drives increased adoption of an operator's text messaging and data-centric services.

Original equipment and design manufacturers from Asia that have licensed Zi’s predictive text solutions include Bluewinc Co., Ltd., Pos & Tech Inc., Sungil Telecom Co., Ltd., and Codial Tech Co. Limited, all located in Korea, and Hong Kong-based Advanced Wireless Group Limited.

Zi Corporation will be demonstrating its new version of eZiText Chinese at CommunicAsia 2006.

About eZiText
Zi's user-friendly text input system enables consumer electronic manufacturers and telecom carriers to provide end users with richer, more personalized text input experiences. eZiText provides faster and more efficient text entry through truly predictive one-touch entry and word completion, coupled with the ability to learn from a person's usage patterns and new vocabulary.

About Zi Corporation Zi Corporation (www.zicorp.com) is a technology company that delivers intelligent interface solutions to enhance the user experience of wireless and consumer technologies. The company provides device manufacturers and network operators with a full range of intuitive and easy-to-use input solutions, including: eZiText for one-touch predictive text entry; eZiTap for intelligent multi-tap entry; eZiType for keyboard prediction with auto-correction; Decuma for predictive pen-input handwriting recognition; and the Qix service discovery engine to enhance the user experience and drive service usage and adoption. Zi’s product portfolio dramatically improves the usability of mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices and set-top boxes and the applications on them including SMS, MMS, e-mail and Internet browsing. Zi supports its strategic partners and customers from offices in Asia, Europe and North America. A publicly traded company, Zi Corporation is listed on the Nasdaq National Market (ZICA) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZIC).

 

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