Among the functions unique in the MINI segment are access to the GoogleTM local search and GoogleTM Send to Car services and reception of user-definable RSS news feeds, the content of which is displayed on the on-board monitor and can be read out using the optional voice output function.

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While the iPhone didn't even have a built-in FM radio to replace, Android phones have now started to forgo the radio tuner in the last few years as streaming services (and data reception) have improved.

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Digital technology (the second generation) improved reception and enabled a range of sophisticated services to be offered.

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These private finance initiative deals, typically involving an arrangement in which a private company provides capital in exchange for taking over a long-term contract to run services, have had a mixed reception.

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Fletke and her future husband bartered the videotaping and editing services of their production company, Major Diamond Productions, for the goods and services they needed for their wedding and reception.

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Off it, she led her team to a reception at Downing Street with Prime Minister Gordon Brown and was awarded an MBE for services to sport.

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