27 February 2008
A new web application has been launched for mobile devices by professional social network LinkedIn.
The mobile devices that will be able to access the application will include the iPhone and iPod touch, Blackberry, and other web-enabled wireless phones.
Recent market research shows that there were more than 405 million mobile Internet users worldwide in 2007, with that number projected to grow to 489 million this year. Industry analysts understand that the phenomenon of online social networking has gone mobile and is one of the key applications driving mobile Internet usage.
Dan Nye, LinkedIn CEO, said:
Let's face it, every professional today is carrying a wireless device. Many of these professionals are on the move, attending conferences, sales meetings and client events. Making LinkedIn available on mobile devices responds to both these business realities and will be great for our users.
This release is a beta product with the final version expected later this spring. The beta is available immediately in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese with additional languages to follow.
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