AskMeNow Launches Fully Automated Mobile Search Solution at CTIA
LAS VEGAS, NV - (April 02, 2008) - AskMeNow (OTCBB: AKMN) has announced the launch of AskMeNow 3.0 Beta, an entirely redesigned service that gives consumers exactly what they want on their mobile device -- instant answers. The fully-automated mobile solution will be demonstrated at AskMeNow's booth (#5120) at the CTIA Wireless Conference this week in Las Vegas, NV. AskMeNow 3.0 Beta leverages AskMeNow's leading edge natural language processing technology, its relationships with leading content providers, and an interface designed specifically for mobile phones, to give users the best available mobile search experience.
The AskMeNow 3.0 Beta solution integrates seamlessly across all mobile distribution points allowing users a variety of interface options, including SMS, downloadable applications and the mobile web. The mobile web component offers an intuitive and individually customizable interface designed exclusively for mobile use.
AskMeNow 3.0 Beta users can now ask questions of Wikipedia using the AskWiki natural language processing engine and receive an answer back instantaneously. Also included is a brand new local search offering which provides users free access to 411 data with the added benefit of maps, directions, and reviews. The News & Weather section offers up to the minute REUTERS news feeds and weather information with the ability for users to build their own Weather Now list of saved locations. The re-designed Finance section offers financial news and stock quotes with the ability for users to build their own portfolio of stock quotes using Portfolio Now. The new Comparison Shopping section allows users to quickly lookup prices and reviews from Shopping.com wherever they are. With the new Sports section, users can save their favorite teams to Sports Now for quick access to score updates. In addition to these great new offerings, AskMeNow still offers access to movie times, flight times, hotel availabilities, horoscopes, trivia, history, definitions, and a host of fun and informative daily content from leading brand name publishers.
"AskMeNow 3.0 is the precursor to a new paradigm of mobile information access in which AskMeNow is poised to lead the way," said AskMeNow CEO Darryl Cohen. "We've been providing AskMeNow users with mobile answers before our competitors even entered the space. AskMeNow 3.0 is the beginning of a yet another new innovative product line of AskMeNow solutions that provide unrivaled flexibility and access to information and entertainment on the mobile phone."
To try out AskMeNow 3.0 Beta, visit m.askmenow.com from a mobile phone, send a text message query to the US Shortcode 27563 (ASKME), or visit www.askmenow.com from a computer to see what the site looks like on a mobile phone.
The open Beta is expected to last for 30-60 days and will include a variety of planned updates and enhancements, which will culminate with a larger product release through AskMeNow's existing carrier, application and distribution partner channels.
About AskMeNow:
Founded in 2004, AskMeNow Inc. (OTCBB: AKMN) is an Irvine, Ca-based public corporation trading on the NASDAQ Bulletin Boards. Specializing in mobile and desktop search and content delivery, AskMeNow's solutions for publishers, advertisers and individuals provide singular, relevant answers through a highly sophisticated content delivery system. AskMeNow is also the owner and creator of www.askwiki.com, a natural language search engine created to provide individuals improved search of the Wikipedia.org knowledgebase. AskMeNow's consumer mobile search solution offers easy access to news, sports, weather, finance, travel information, comparison shopping and a host of desirable content. It is available using SMS, client applications or the WAP 2.0 site www.m.askmenow.com.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
AskMeNow Media Relations
Grant Cohen
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or
AskMeNow Investor Relations
Larry Turel
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