[August 28, 2008] EQO Among the First to Support Revolutionary New BlackBerry Bold Tweet SAN FRANCISCO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Users are anxious to get their hands on the newly announced BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) smartphone -- a device that takes the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. To complement the unveiling of this innovative smartphone, EQO today announced that it is one of the first mobile applications to support the Bold, releasing an enhanced version its mobile VoIP, multi-network IM and mobile messaging software that was specifically designed to take advantage of its innovative features. Having already secured a strong following in the BlackBerry community, EQO was recently named one of this year's Laptop Magazine's "Top 10 BlackBerry Applications." Bold users are certain to appreciate what tons of EQO BlackBerry users already know -- chatting with all of your IM buddies or staying in touch with friends, family and business contacts using EQO's cheap mobile VoIP and free texting application is a multi-tasker's dream. "BlackBerry owners are some of the most groundbreaking mobile users, and the Bold is sure to inspire a growing number of BlackBerry converts," said EQO CEO Bill Tam. "Although a lot of people traditionally associate BlackBerry usage with business, we've seen huge interest in our product from both the business and consumer segments. We built EQO with this in mind, so users can get the best of both worlds -- having a really cool app on their phone that meshes with business and pleasure." The BlackBerry Bold takes the EQO experience to the next level by enabling users to: -- Multitask like never before -- voice and data services can now run simultaneously, so this means EQO users can now make calls and chat on MSN, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ or GTalk, all at the same time. -- Use the Bold's built-in Wi-Fi capabilities -- EQO users can now automatically switch from 3G to Wi-Fi whenever they're in range of a hotspot. -- Chat with friends faster than ever -- with the optimized keyboard design, EQO users will be typing so fast, their friends will think they are sending IMs from a computer, rather than a mobile. As part of its commitment to BlackBerry and in celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, EQO just concluded its wildly successful "Go for the Gold with EQO" promotion, awarding the grand prize winner with a BlackBerry smartphone. To download EQO for free, visit the company's website at http://www.eqo.com/ or the WAP site at m.eqo.com from a mobile browser. EQO is also available in the BlackBerry Solutions Catalog which showcases select applications and service offerings offered by BlackBerry Alliance Members. About EQO EQO (pronounced "echo") is an award winning mobile application that brings mobile VoIP, multi-network IM and mobile messaging to everyday mobile phones from manufacturers such as BlackBerry, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, LG and HTC. EQO operates in more than 200 countries, and the application is available in multiple languages including English, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Cantonese. Chat on the go, home and abroad, using MSN, AIM, Yahoo, Google Talk, QQ, ICQ and Jabber, or call and text anyone in the world at super-low rates. Users can invite friends to join the EQO network and receive 50 percent off the company's regular calling rates or send EQO Messages for free. Sign up for EQO at http://www.eqo.com/ or EQO's mobile site m.eqo.com and automatically get free trial credits to calls or text message anyone in the world. EQO CONTACT: Jennifer Hols of EQO, +1-604-273-8173, ext. 150, [email protected] Web site: http://www.eqo.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]