MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., November 2, 2006 - Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today
announced the release of an innovative new mobile client, Gmail for
mobile devices. This freely downloadable Java application delivers
Gmail users the look and feel of Gmail through a fast, feature-rich
interface that's optimized for handheld devices. With the release of
this client, Google is taking one more step toward its goal of
providing users with quick and easy access to the information they
need, when they need it.
Gmail users can already access their accounts through the browser on
their mobile devices, but this application brings users the same great
Gmail experience -- complete with search, conversation view, and
automatic synchronization with the desktop version -- with the
following new benefits:
- Up to five times faster access and use, thanks to automatic
pre-fetching of messages
- Drastically reduced clicks and scrolling to access email
- Fewer keystrokes for reading, composing, or searching mail
- Attachments, including files and photos, viewable and automatically
resized to fit the user's phone
"Google's mobile products are designed to enable people to quickly and
easily get the information they want on the go," said Deep Nishar,
director of product management at Google. "We realize the role mobile
phones play as a key driver for balancing online and offline worlds,
and we're committed to developing products that help people stay
connected when they're away from their computers. Gmail for mobile
devices delivers on that commitment."
Getting started is easy: users can go to gmail.com/app from their
mobile browser to download the app. If users don't already have a Gmail
account, they can sign up for an account via SMS by going to
gmail.google.com and clicking on "sign up for Gmail."
The application is available completely free of charge from Google
(carrier mobile data charges may still apply). It is currently
compatible with all J2ME-enabled phones in the U.S. and works with a
variety of carrier service plans.
In a separate release today, Google and Sprint (NYSE:S) announced that
Gmail for mobile devices can also be easily downloaded directly from
the Sprint PCS VisionSM or Sprint Power VisionSM home page. Google and
Sprint worked closely to ensure that Gmail is only a few clicks away
for Sprint customers.
To learn more about Google's mobile offerings, check out
mobile.google.com.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people
around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by
Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a
top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted
advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable
results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google
is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the
Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
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Contact:
Erin Fors
efors@google.com
415-939-0582
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1 comment:
Wow! Movamail is super impressive... simple to install, and super fast!
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