Skyhook Wireless Partners with Apot for Android
Twitter Client App Uses Skyhook for Improved Location
BOSTON, MA - August 12, 2009 - Skyhook Wireless®, provider of the patented Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) and the hybrid positioning system XPS, today announced a partnership with Apot, a Twitter client for Android.
Apot, by adlib Ltd., is a simple Twitter client that allows users to post updates to their Twitter accounts. Using Skyhook, Apot users can now post messages and pictures with their current location included, allowing others to view that location on a map.
"Location is a key feature of my Apot app, and requires exact positioning. This is especially true in Tokyo, where GPS often fails to perform. Skyhook provides better navigation even if you are underground or in a commercial complex," said Takeshi Kabata, developer at adlib.
"Apot is an example of a social networking app using location in a cool way," said Kate Imbach, director of marketing for Skyhook Wireless. "With Skyhook in the app, users are able to share their precise location with friends, allowing closer connections and a richer experience on Twitter."
Apot can be downloaded for free today in the Android Marketplace. Skyhook Wireless offers a publicly available SDK for Android developers, available here: www.skyhookwireless.com/developers/sdk.php.
About Skyhook Wireless
Founded in 2003, Skyhook Wireless has pioneered the development of the first hybrid positioning system to fully leverage Wi-Fi, GPS and cell towers delivering precise location data supporting the growing market for location-based services. Skyhook's hybrid positioning system XPS requires no new hardware, works indoors and outdoors, provides an instant location and is more accurate than current technologies in congested downtown areas. Skyhook Wireless is headquartered in Boston, MA, and is privately held. Investors include RRE Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Intel Capital and CommonAngels. For more information visit www.skyhookwireless.com, send email to info@skyhookwireless.com or call 617-314-9802.
About adlib Ltd.adlib Ltd. provides IT consulting, web service developing and technical writing for customers. Last year the company showcased their Waget product at TechCrunch 50, an event that exposes early stage companies to the public. adlib is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit www.adlibjapan.jp.
- Contacts:
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Beth Winkowski
Skyhook Wireless
Phone: (978) 649-7189
Email: beth@skyhookwireless.com
Takeshi Kabata
adlib Ltd.
Phone: (81) 5037305861
Email: kabayan@adlibjapan.jp