MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--meebo Inc.:
Who:
meebo, a website for instant messaging
What:
meebo is Now iPhone Ready - the Benefits of Web IM in Your Pocket
When:
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Background:
meebo, a website for instant messaging (IM), today announced that it is iPhone ready - bringing the benefits of Web-based IM to your pocket. iPhone users can now experience a totally seamless transition from their desktop to their iPhone.
meebo provides a simple, open messaging experience for over 6 million people per month whether they are at their office, school, home, or on-the-go.
meebo for iPhone includes:
-- Access to all of your IM accounts through a single login and single buddy list;
-- Messages with your buddies are easily accessed from any Web browser, regardless if it is from a mobile or desktop;
-- Active conversations that are placed at the top of the buddy list, similar to the user interface of SMS.
-- No software! meebo updates without any annoying downloads.
With over 600 million people using IM globally, meebo continues to capture market share. According to Nielsen/NetRatings, meebo is the fastest-growing IM destination in the US - ahead of Google Talk (goog) and Skype Messenger.
"Safari on the iPhone has enabled a new level of mobile innovation - it's the most advanced web browser ever put on a portable device. Our application for the iPhone now provides a seamless experience between your computer's browser and your phone's browser," said Seth Sternberg, founder and CEO, meebo. "meebo truly is instant messaging everywhere!"
Founded in September 2005, meebo continues to catch on with IMers across the globe. More than 6 million people use meebo monthly, spending over 2 hours on average per day, several times per week. meebo's investors include Sequoia Capital and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. Visit meebo.com today to connect with people live on the Web.