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Vindigo city guide now available to Sprint wireless customers
PCS Vision customers can find the best places to eat, shop, and play with a few clicks on Vindigo city guide.
NEW YORK, August 25, 2003 - Vindigo® Studios,
one of the best-known developers and publishers of consumer information
and entertainment applications for mobile devices, today announced the launch
of Vindigo® city guide on PCS Vision from Sprint. PCS Vision customers
now can enjoy mobile access and real-time updates to extensive entertainment
options, including restaurant reviews, movie reviews and show times, shopping,
and museum exhibits.
Everyday services, such as locations of the closest ATMs, post offices,
gas stations, and copy shops, are also found with ease with Vindigo city
guide. The service integrates full-color maps and driving directions with
this local information, which is provided by nationally known brands, including
The New York Times and The Washington Post.
"Vindigo city guide gives PCS Vision customers an easy-to-use, personal
entertainment and lifestyle guide that's accessible anytime, anywhere on
the Sprint network," said Jason Devitt, chief executive officer of Vindigo
Studios. "By simply entering their location, Sprint wireless customers can
find everything from an ATM to the best Chinese restaurant - while on a
road trip or when running an errand across town."
Vindigo city guide is available on select Java-enabled PCS Vision phones
for $2.99 for a 30-day license.
About Vindigo Studios
Vindigo Studios is one of the best-known developers and publishers of consumer
information and entertainment applications for mobile devices in the U.S.
Vindigo Studio's proprietary technology and network of content partners
power compelling applications on every major mobile platform including BREW™,
Java, Palm Powered™, and Pocket PC devices. Launched in 2000, Vindigo
city guide enables people to explore, enjoy, and connect to the world around
them. Since 2000, more than one million people have downloaded Vindigo city
guide for their mobile phones and PDAs. More information can be found at
www.vindigostudios.com.
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Vindigo is a registered trademark
of Vindigo, Inc.
