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UK Mobile Operator 3 Partners With GetJar to Launch App Store
| Source: GetJar
LONDON--(Marketwire - September 29, 2008) - UK mobile carrier 3 has teamed with GetJar, the
world's most respected mobile applications portal, to offer its subscribers
a huge library of free applications. Using GetJar, 3's customers can
download the most popular free mobile applications, including Google Maps
for Mobile, Yahoo!Go, eBuddy, mig33, MyWaves, and Nimbuzz, and take them
wherever they go.
3 is the first UK mobile operator, and one of the first operators in the
world, to offer such a diverse range of freeware, demo, and ad-supported
applications to consumers. In doing so, 3 aims to broaden its service
offering for consumers and encourage uptake of mobile applications. Its
partnership with GetJar gives 3 access to the world's largest and most
successful mobile applications portfolio -- GetJar recently surpassed 300
million downloads worldwide.
GetJar provides an open and free environment for application developers and
consumers, with over 10,000 free applications available for anyone with a
Java, Symbian, Windows Mobile, Palm, BlackBerry, or Flash Lite-compatible
phone, and will soon launch a catalog of Android applications in 2008.
GetJar's 'Mobile Applications Ecosystem' connects consumers to developers
through free access to applications, and connects developers to global
wireless markets quickly, easily, and free of charge. GetJar hosts the
world's most robust download system, ensuring application compatibility
with hundreds of handsets.
"3 is known for innovative services, and providing 3 customers with access
to the best and most popular free applications is an important step for the
mobile industry," said Ilja Laurs, founder and CEO of GetJar. "GetJar's
huge library of mobile applications will play a crucial role in satisfying
customer demand and driving revenue for 3."
Mei Lin Ng, co-founder and vice president of marketing at leading mobile
application developer, mig33 commented, "It's great to see market leaders
partnering together, and helping to pave the way for a more open, mobile
Internet. For many users already, GetJar is the number one place they visit
to find the latest and best mobile applications and services."
About GetJar
Founded in 2004, GetJar (www.getjar.com /
http://wap.getjar.com) is the world's most popular mobile application
distribution and developer community, with over 200,000 registered
developer and beta-tester accounts. GetJar operates a groundbreaking
business model in which all industry groups from consumers and developers
to publishers and advertisers are connected in an interactive environment,
which also gives users an active role in product development. With over 300
million downloads from the site in just two years, and currently averaging
over 14 million downloads per month, GetJar sits at the heart of the mobile
development world, with visitors to the site coming from 135 countries.
GetJar is based in the UK and Lithuania.