WorldMate, Inc., the leading provider of mobile travel services
for the road warrior and frequent flier, announced today the launch of
its mobile travel solution for Windows Mobile Professional Pocket PCs
at no charge to road warriors. As a result, it now supports all major
smartphone platforms through its Freemium business model. Subscribers
across the globe can download the application for free from virtually
any mobile device.
WorldMate for Windows Mobile Professional Pocket PC provides a
critical cross-section of travel services to business travelers at no
cost, empowering them with comprehensive resources that provide more
control when on the go. The application was also developed with new,
enhanced graphics and a higher-quality user interface for improved
ease-of-use. An ´invite a friend´ feature was also integrated to
facilitate the sharing of free downloads of the WorldMate application
between co-workers and friends.
"Road warriors seek new ways to reduce travel-related stress while
on the road," said Nadav Gur, WorldMate CEO. "The new WorldMate for
Pocket PC gives users a sophisticated solution with enhanced features
to help solve travel headaches. This is also the final piece in the
company´s move to a Freemium business model, as we are solidifying our
stronghold in the business travel application market."
WorldMate provides business travelers with the most complete
collection of advanced software features. With the release of the new
Pocket PC version, WorldMate offers best-of-class services to assist
the on-the-go traveler. WorldMate´s free feature set includes
itinerary viewer, global weather forecast, world clocks, a clothing
size and measurement converter, a world day / night map and a tip and
tax calculator. WorldMate Professional premium services, offered for a
paid subscription, include real-time flight status, flight schedules,
packing list, animated satellite weather imagery and global dialing
code guide are available for a low monthly rate of $6.95 or $74.95 a
year.
For more information or to download WorldMate, please visit
www.mobimate.com/ppc.
About WorldMate
Based in Los Angeles, CA, privately-held WorldMate has been
developing award-winning mobile travel software since 2000. The
WorldMate(R) product line provides frequent fliers and road warriors
all the travel services they need at home, work or on the go. Like a
traveler´s guardian angel, WorldMate´s mobile travel tools provide
real-time trip information, tracking every trip and pushing vital
details such as flight alerts and notifications and meeting updates
directly to users. Removing stress and paperwork from the travel
experience while saving time and money, WorldMate turns a mobile
device into a personal travel assistant. WorldMate´s resources also
feature flight schedules, weather forecast, travel directories, maps,
world clocks, a currency converter and much more. For more
information, please visit www.mobimate.com.
WorldMate is a registered trademark of MobiMate Ltd. All other
trade names and trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
