06/19: MSN Mobile
Posted by Patrick
From the press release:
Microsoft Corp. today officially launched the new MSN® Mobile, a completely redesigned and reengineered portal offering an exceptional experience when accessing the Internet and Web services on mobile phones. Now available in the United States at http://mobile.msn.com from mobile phone browsers, MSN Mobile provides customers with one-stop access to e-mail, news, sports, entertainment, local movie listings, maps and directions, as well as Windows Live™ services such as Windows Live Hotmail®, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Spaces, and Live Search. MSN Mobile gives consumers a quick and easy way to find the content and services they need while on the go and features new technologies that customize the experience for each consumer’s device.
Of the more than 230 million U.S. mobile subscribers, roughly 180 million have Web-enabled phones, according to Local Mobile Search (LMS), a joint advisory service of Opus Research and Sterling Market Intelligence. MSN Mobile will deliver to this vast number of customers the following advantages when accessing their world of relationships, information and interests from their mobile device:
• Easy navigation and access. To enable mobile customers to quickly and easily access their favorite Windows Live services and Web content, MSN Mobile has been designed for one-stop access with easy navigation, quick links and shortcuts. When customers open http://mobile.msn.com on their mobile phone, one click takes them to their Hotmail inbox, where they can read, reply to or compose messages, or to other Windows Live services such as Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces to stay in touch.
• Optimized rendering. Many Web pages don’t display well on mobile phones and are hard to navigate, but MSN Mobile is designed to deliver a high-quality experience on mobile phones. Sophisticated engineering and extensive testing that was invested in MSN Mobile helps ensure that the MSN platform detects the user’s device and delivers a page optimized for that mobile phone each time a user requests a Web page.
• The familiarity of MSN. MSN Mobile keeps customers informed in an entertaining and engaging way on their phone. It’s the mobile Web that’s much like the Web on the PC. Customers can browse the latest headlines from MSNBC or FOX Sports or click on a story for more information. MSN Mobile includes vivid photos with news and sports, financial charts that help bring news and information to life, local information with movie listings and reviews, local weather, and Live Search to easily find phone numbers, addresses, maps and directions — right on the mobile phone.
• Extensive availability. Designed to work on all devices with Internet browsers utilizing Wireless Application Protocols (WAP) 1.2 or greater, MSN mobile will work and look great on a wide range of mobile devices. A complete list of compatible devices is available at http://mobile.msn.com on the PC.
Of the more than 230 million U.S. mobile subscribers, roughly 180 million have Web-enabled phones, according to Local Mobile Search (LMS), a joint advisory service of Opus Research and Sterling Market Intelligence. MSN Mobile will deliver to this vast number of customers the following advantages when accessing their world of relationships, information and interests from their mobile device:
• Easy navigation and access. To enable mobile customers to quickly and easily access their favorite Windows Live services and Web content, MSN Mobile has been designed for one-stop access with easy navigation, quick links and shortcuts. When customers open http://mobile.msn.com on their mobile phone, one click takes them to their Hotmail inbox, where they can read, reply to or compose messages, or to other Windows Live services such as Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces to stay in touch.
• Optimized rendering. Many Web pages don’t display well on mobile phones and are hard to navigate, but MSN Mobile is designed to deliver a high-quality experience on mobile phones. Sophisticated engineering and extensive testing that was invested in MSN Mobile helps ensure that the MSN platform detects the user’s device and delivers a page optimized for that mobile phone each time a user requests a Web page.
• The familiarity of MSN. MSN Mobile keeps customers informed in an entertaining and engaging way on their phone. It’s the mobile Web that’s much like the Web on the PC. Customers can browse the latest headlines from MSNBC or FOX Sports or click on a story for more information. MSN Mobile includes vivid photos with news and sports, financial charts that help bring news and information to life, local information with movie listings and reviews, local weather, and Live Search to easily find phone numbers, addresses, maps and directions — right on the mobile phone.
• Extensive availability. Designed to work on all devices with Internet browsers utilizing Wireless Application Protocols (WAP) 1.2 or greater, MSN mobile will work and look great on a wide range of mobile devices. A complete list of compatible devices is available at http://mobile.msn.com on the PC.
