Fonpods transforms the mobile phone into a mobile entertainment system,
untethering consumers from the PC
LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Fonpods, Inc., an
industry leader in providing content for mobile devices, today unveiled at
DEMOfall, the global leading technology product launch conference, the
capabilities of its podcast by phone service. Fonpods' proprietary platform
is designed to provide convenient, cost-free mobile access to digital audio
content -- podcasts in particular -- through the mobile phone.
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"Fonpods has developed a unique way to access relevant Internet content
on demand while on the go," said Chris Shipley, executive producer of the
DEMO conferences. "I expect to see some more exciting developments in the
mobile content arena this coming year and Fonpods is unequivocally among
the next- generation of technology companies to be pioneering new platforms
for mobile communications."
The Fonpods platform was created to allow consumers to access digital
content such as podcasts -- by phone. The service provides users with PC
and Internet content optimized for an on-the-go mobile experience --
creating a fusion of interactive content and portable media -- and allowing
users to access their audio content from a landline, mobile or VoIP phone.
This experience is supported by Fonpods' back-end services featuring a
rapidly growing and searchable catalog of available podcasts. A Web-based
interface allows users to customize and create their own listening
"channels," as well as produce their own content, share content, or
collaborate with friends and colleagues. Additional functionality allows
users to organize, tag, or rate podcasts -- from any web-access device --
with all major browsers being supported.
"Fonpods enables consumers to access their favorite podcasts at any
time without being tethered to a PC and without the complication of
downloading in advance," said Ted Heieck, founder and CEO of Fonpods. "Our
offering expands the usability of the mobile platform by focusing on a
simple, convenient user experience that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of
consumers. The mobile phone has evolved from simply a voice device into a
powerful personalized computer almost everyone carries with them. We've
built Fonpods to grow and adapt as our users demand new and innovative ways
to use their mobile phones to access digital audio content."
Fonpods significantly increases portability of podcasts without the
need for additional expensive consumer devices, and eliminates the
complexity of managing those podcasts. Now it's as easy as click, pick, and
dial. Fonpods' service offerings include:
-- Easy Set-up
-- Large Searchable Library of Content (podcasts, etc.)
-- Free Access to Fonpods
-- Customizable Services and Content
-- Simple Sharing and Collaboration Tools (rating mechanisms and group
tagging)
Sales and Partnership Inquiries
For those interested in advertising, content production, and
partnership information, contact Fonpods sales and business development at
sales@fonpods.com.
About Fonpods
Fonpods is designed to provide convenient, cost-free mobile access to
digital audio content through the simplest, most ubiquitous consumer device
- the phone. Now accessing online content is as easy as click, pick, and
dial. Founded in 2006 by experienced entrepreneurs from the video and web
conferencing arena, Fonpods is located in Los Angeles, California. For more
information, please visit our Website, http://www.fonpods.com.
Media Contacts:
Ted Heieck, Founder
Fonpods, Inc.
PH: 310.489.6600
Alicia V. Nieva-Woodgate
Trier & Company for Fonpods
alicia@triercompany.com
Ph: 415.515.0866
SOURCE Fonpods, Inc.
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http://www.fonpods.com
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CONTACT:
Ted Heieck, Founder of Fonpods, Inc.,
+1-310-489-6600; or Alicia V. Nieva-Woodgate of Trier & Company
for Fonpods, +1-415-515-0866, alicia@triercompany.com
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