Friday, April 7, 2006
MSNBC Launches Mobile News Service
Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 11:30 AM
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=6141
"News site MSNBC.com has worked with Action Engine Corporation to launch a beta mobile news service featuring an advertising business model. Unlike paid subscription services, the beta launch of MSNBC.com Mobile is provided free of charge to consumers by incorporating video and banner advertisements within the service. The service gives consumers access to MSNBC.com news, videos, and pictures using their wireless device. Microsoft�s Windows Mobile and Embedded Devices Division is the exclusive advertising sponsor for the launch of this new service."Cool, or so I thought. When I went to check it out, I learned that you have to download and install their application to take advantage of the mobile news site. :( Why can't I just use my own browser? Why does everyone feel that they can create a better experience by forcing you to install another application. I wouldn't mind so much if this was something that could be used by multiple applications. However, I'm not really interested in installing yet another, mobile news feed reader. :roll: If you're interested, you can give it at try at http://GoMobile.MSNBC.com
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