Messaging

As expected, the A630 is packed with messaging features including SMS (Short Messaging Service), EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service), and MMS (Multimedia Message Service).

The A630 uses iTAP predictive text input rather than the more popular T9 variant. Although both are similar, consumers familiar with T9 may need to adapt to the standard. Simply enter the first few characters of a word and the predictive text will guess what users are trying to type.

Text messages can be sent up to 160 characters in length. Furthermore, concatenated messages are possible if the character limit is exceeded.

To be more expressive, pictures, and sounds can be used. EMS allows users to attach icons, animations, melodies, and formatting attributes via SMS. But for true multimedia messaging, MMS allows the most flexibility.

MMS can include much more. Text messages can be sent to phones and email addresses embedding formatting such as text fonts and colors, JPG and GIF images, MP3 and MIDI audio, and MPEG video; providing consumers with true communicative versatility by sharing it in words, photos, animation, and sounds.

Email protocols are also supported. POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP are accessible, permitting users to stay connected with the world by checking and sending email messages anywhere on the go.

Entertainment

A few features allow users to personalize the A630. It supports downloadable wallpapers, screensavers, and ringtones. Additionally, color styles allow users to change the color of menu features including display indicators, highlights, and softkey labels.

But users will probably most utilize Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME). The J2ME platform lets users download and install small Java programs on the phone. Due to J2ME's dominance as the most popular platform for mobile devices, thousands of applications ranging from games to productivity tools are currently available for download. Some are free, however most are developed by individuals and require a fee.

Internet

While browsing the web, the A630 is built on WAP 2.0 with Class 10 GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). GPRS is a non-voice high-speed service that allows information to be sent and received across mobile networks. Being Class 10, the A630 contains four downlink slots and 2 uplink slots resulting in transfer speeds of up to 48 kbps and 24 kbps for receive and send rates respectively.

Storage

Approximately 5.0 MB of storage is available for multimedia content. Contacts, pictures, messages, and Java applications are dynamically allocated depending on the amount of free space available. Since the A630 doesn't have an expansion slot, items will need to be removed if more memory is needed.

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