London Evening Standard Unveils New Mobile App
LONDON & KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The London
Evening Standard, one of the most widely read newspapers in
London and the southeast of England, and Handmark®, a leading
developer
and distributor of mobile applications and services, today
announced the
availability of the new London Evening Standard mobile news
application.
?We are excited to introduce our new mobile application
so our readers
can now enjoy the convenience of having instant access to our
trusted
news and information on the go?
Sponsored by British Airways London City, the application is
immediately
available to download free on virtually any smartphone, including
iPhone, Nokia (S60 5th edition), BlackBerry, Android,
and
Windows Mobile devices at http://bit.ly/bQiTXY.
The new mobile application provides readers with instant,
real-time
access to all the latest London Evening Standard news and
information at
their fingertips. Users can quickly and easily browse through a
variety
of news categories, including Business, Sport, Showbiz and Life
and
Style, with corresponding photos. Articles from the mobile
application
can be saved for later reading and easily shared via email and
various
social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook.
?We are excited to introduce our new mobile application so our
readers
can now enjoy the convenience of having instant access to our
trusted
news and information on the go,? said Tim Smith, London Evening
Standard
General Manager Digital. ?The mobile application provides an
extremely
intuitive, personalized experience and supports a great sharing
experience.?
The London Evening Standard mobile application was developed in
partnership with Handmark. The company?s proprietary Mobile
Publishing
Platform technology supports development across the widest range
of
mobile devices, as well as distribution, monetization and ongoing
innovation for major newspapers, magazines and other leading
online
content destinations.
?As one of the first media companies in Europe to launch a rich,
connected mobile application across all major mobile platforms,
the
London Evening Standard continues to prove their leadership in
delivering on the interests of their readers," said Paul Reddick,
Handmark CEO. "We are pleased to support the launch of the London
Evening Standard mobile app and look forward to continue
innovating and
expanding the mobile experience for their customers."
To learn more about the London Evening Standard, visit standard.co.uk.
About London Evening Standard
The London Evening Standard is a quality daily newspaper,
published
in tabloid format in London, England. It is the regional evening
paper
for London and the southeast of England, with coverage of national
and
international news and a strong emphasis on City of London
finance.
About Handmark
Handmark is the world?s leading developer and distributor of
mobile
applications, specializing in mobile solutions for publishers and
media
companies. Trusted by many of the world?s leading media brands,
Handmark
delivers the industry?s only full-service mobile publishing
solution
including development, distribution, monetization and on-going
innovation across all major mobile platforms. Handmark continues
to
prove its leadership in delivering fun, engaging, valuable
experiences
for mobile customers leveraging its more than 10 years of
experience. For more information about Handmark, visit www.handmarkmobileapps.com.
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