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22 May 2007
Mobio Launches GetMobio Lifestyle Portal for BlackBerry smart phone customers across all major US Carriers
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Jun 20, 2007 – Mobio Networks today announced that it has launched BlackBerry support for smart phones from Research In Motion (RIM) across major U.S. carriers. BlackBerry users can enjoy all of Mobio’s widgets and applications within the GetMobio mobile lifestyle portal, a collection of over 50 web service mash-ups that include the hottest nightclubs, restaurants and local events. With Mobio’s latest widget, Cheap Gas, BlackBerry users can find the lowest cost gas stations near any location and even filter search results by brand right on the handset.
“BlackBerry has become the leading wireless connectivity solution for millions of users who value a sleek, performance-driven experience based on the convenience and power built into the smart phone design,” said Marcia Kadanoff, Vice President of Marketing at Mobio. “We’re thrilled to offer the fun and functionality of the GetMobio mobile lifestyle portal to the BlackBerry community, which has already demonstrated a strong desire to use mobile technology in integrated and innovative new ways.”
Mobio’s applications are created to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of users – from those using the most popular and widely available mobile phones on the market, such as the Motorola RAZR, to more sophisticated smart phone models and interfaces including the BlackBerry Pearl. By simply entering their information once, users can personalize their experience across all GetMobio collections to create a more intuitive, seamless interaction.
BlackBerry users can point their browsers to http://getmobio.com/nowbb to download the GetMobio lifestyle portal.
In January, Mobio was selected from thousands of innovators to launch its GetMobio mobile lifestyle portal at the DEMO 2007 conference. Following the launch, Business 2.0 Magazine called Mobio one of the hottest start-ups to watch in its “Next Net 25” of 2007 and IDC named Mobio one of its “10 Emerging Wireless Entertainment Players to Watch in 2007.” In April, LAPTOP Magazine called Mobio one of “Ten Companies to Watch in 2007.”
About Mobio Networks
Mobio makes over 50 dynamic mobile applications and widgets that work together and are based on mash-ups of web services. Based in Silicon Valley, the company’s mission is to make compelling applications that are fun, simple and useful enough to merit everyday use on popular mobile phones. Around the globe, people use Mobio’s applications to locate the hottest bars, call a cab and find the cheapest gas – all with very few clicks and minimal or no data entry. For more information, visit http://www.getmobio.com.
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