Helio Debuts New Web-Enabled Mobile Device
3/1/07 – Los Angeles-based Helio today announced the newest of the company’s portfolio of mobile devices – the Heat – and the addition of popular web sites Boing Boing, Digg, Metroblogging and Wikipedia to the company's service. Helio says this is the first time these sites have been available on a on a mobile service WAP deck.
Helio says that the device, produced by Samsung exclusively for Helio members in the U.S., includes an electrostatic touchpad and Helio’s line-up of 3G content and services.
“Young people want more than their parents’ off-the-shelf ‘phone’,” said Sky Dayton, Helio CEO. “Helio members are driving today’s trends in clothes, music and social networking, and mobile is no different. With Heat, we’re delivering another exclusive device with a blend of unique design and high technology they can call their own.”
Helio says that the Heat phone comes in two colors—high-gloss Onyx and shimmering Gold, and the exterior electrostatic touchpad includes customizable sensitivity for navigation through a simple finger tap.
The company also says that Boing Boing, Digg, Metroblogging and Wikipedia are optimized for mobile and will be available to all Helio members. Boing Boing and Metroblogging are currently available on the Helio WAP deck, and Digg and Wikipedia should be available to Helio members this month.
“Helio is designed for people constantly in touch with their world, whether calling, texting, gifting their favorite content to friends, or participating in online communities,” said Michael Grossi, senior vice president of strategy and business development at Helio. “Our members are always on the go, so optimizing mobile access to their favorite online sites lets them stay connected whenever they’re away from their PC.”
Helio says the new device is now available for $150 at its web site and at retail locations nationwide.
Helio – www.helio.com
