The services will allow users to perform basic messaging functions such as signing in to and out of the system, sending and receiving messages from buddies, adding new buddies to their list, and finding out who is available online.

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The Ascend G 330 runs Android's Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and incorporates Huawei's own HAP 5.1 Android interface, which enables easy one-step access to key features from the unlock screen, including call, messaging and camera functions.

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Using the Short Messaging Service (SMS) functions on mobiles, people with hearing difficulties can communicate by typing messages into their phones.

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