Siemens announced the launch of the SP65 business class mobile phone. The handset has been specifically tailored for business professionals who seek a premium high-end phone but without the camera function. The absence of the camera supports corporate security policies which prohibit employees to use handsets with cameras. It is a variant of the S65.

Siemens S65 features and functions:

• GSM Triband (900/1800/1900MHz).
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).
• WAP browser.
• Java platform.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service).
• 65K Colors TFT LCD display screen.
• Integrated 1.3M resolution VGA digital camera.
• Internal antenna.
• 5 way navigation key.
• Call vibration.
• Polyphonic ringtone.
• Text input predictive software.
• Downloadable applications, games, ring tones, screensaver and logos.
• 32MB internal memory.
• Alarm clock, stopwatch, timer, calculator, calendar, PC sync, picture editor, picture gallery & phonebook, screensaver, wallpaper and games.
• Information still in gathering phase.

Available in ‘steel black’ color, the SP65 will be available from April 2005.