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Hit a Home Run at Spring Training With Apps on the Verizon Wireless Network
Palm, Media Center/Get It Now and DROID Apps Keep Customers Connected in Arizona and Florida
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 2 -- With spring training in full swing in Arizona and Florida, baseball fans can hit one out of the park with applications found on Verizon Wireless phones, running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network.
Get a Jump on the Season
Taking a last-minute road trip to spring training? Available on Palm® Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus, the Palm App Catalog offers Verizon Wireless customers a way to stay entertained during the trek to the Grand Canyon or Sunshine states.
-- Baseball Fans - This $3.99 app gives customers access to the latest
news, videos, stats, standings and scores for all 30 professional
baseball teams so they can catch up on their favorites on the way to
spring training sites.
-- License Plate Game - This multi-player classic road trip game ($1.49)
entertains users as they travel the highways to Florida and Arizona by
keeping track of the different license plates that they see while
riding as a passenger in a vehicle. Verizon Wireless reminds
customers that they should never use data services or apps while they
are driving. Please visit
http://aboutus.vzw.com/wirelessissues/driving.html for more
information about Responsible Driving.
-- GoodFood - Restaurants Near You - This free app has an interactive map
so users can view restaurants nearby, which they can filter by cuisine
or price to find the best place to eat during their trip.
Share the Spring Training Experience
Apps found in the Media Center/Get it Now®, available on 3G Multimedia Phones and Simple Feature Phones such as the LG enV®3, LG VX8360 and Samsung Trance(TM), give hardcore fans at spring training ways to keep family and friends up to speed on their activities.
-- Photobucket Mobile Uploader - This $2.99 app automatically saves every
action shot and fan photo directly to customers' Photobucket accounts
so they can share their spring training experiences with fellow fans
near and far.
-- FOX Sports Ultimate - This downloadable sports experience, available
for $4.99, features live play by play, breaking news, scores and
stats. Fantasy baseball updates also let users keep track of their
teams and make trades while checking out the new and veteran talent
during spring training.
-- WeatherBug - Rain delays don't always have to ruin the day. For a
$2.99 subscription, users can always be informed and prepared with
live local weather, severe weather alerts, detailed forecasts and
international weather, giving baseball lovers plenty of time to make
other plans if games are cancelled.
Find Entertainment After the Games
Whether celebrating a win or complaining about a loss, apps in Android Market(TM) on DROID by Motorola help customers find the best post-game entertainment and plan the rest of their time at spring training.
-- Pro Baseball Live - When the final strike has been called and the
stands have emptied, customers can relive the games with live play by
play on the free Pro Baseball Live app. They can also view the latest
standings, easily keep track of their favorite teams, and connect to
their Facebook® and Google accounts to chat with other fans.
-- Bars & Clubs - This free app gives customers turn-by-turn directions
to the nearest bars, which they can filter by category, including
sports bars, and distance. With so many superstar coaches and players
exploring spring training cities, there may even be a chance to buy a
drink for a favorite baseball legend.
-- HotelsByMe - Hotels & Hotel Reservations - Fans who decide to stay an
extra night to take in even more spring training action can use the
free HotelsByMe app, which allows customers to find and book hotel
properties with real-time search for availability and rates and a
secure and fast booking process.
-- Sixt Rent a Car - Need a last-minute rental car to get around Arizona
or Florida? The free Sixt Rent a Car application provides one-click
access to local Sixt stations and reservation confirmation via SMS or
e-mail.
To purchase any of the devices mentioned or for more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Hit a Home Run at Spring Training With Apps on the Verizon Wireless Network
Palm, Media Center/Get It Now and DROID Apps Keep Customers Connected in Arizona and Florida
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 2 -- With spring training in full swing in Arizona and Florida, baseball fans can hit one out of the park with applications found on Verizon Wireless phones, running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network.
Get a Jump on the Season
Taking a last-minute road trip to spring training? Available on Palm® Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus, the Palm App Catalog offers Verizon Wireless customers a way to stay entertained during the trek to the Grand Canyon or Sunshine states.
-- Baseball Fans - This $3.99 app gives customers access to the latest
news, videos, stats, standings and scores for all 30 professional
baseball teams so they can catch up on their favorites on the way to
spring training sites.
-- License Plate Game - This multi-player classic road trip game ($1.49)
entertains users as they travel the highways to Florida and Arizona by
keeping track of the different license plates that they see while
riding as a passenger in a vehicle. Verizon Wireless reminds
customers that they should never use data services or apps while they
are driving. Please visit
http://aboutus.vzw.com/wirelessissues/driving.html for more
information about Responsible Driving.
-- GoodFood - Restaurants Near You - This free app has an interactive map
so users can view restaurants nearby, which they can filter by cuisine
or price to find the best place to eat during their trip.
Share the Spring Training Experience
Apps found in the Media Center/Get it Now®, available on 3G Multimedia Phones and Simple Feature Phones such as the LG enV®3, LG VX8360 and Samsung Trance(TM), give hardcore fans at spring training ways to keep family and friends up to speed on their activities.
-- Photobucket Mobile Uploader - This $2.99 app automatically saves every
action shot and fan photo directly to customers' Photobucket accounts
so they can share their spring training experiences with fellow fans
near and far.
-- FOX Sports Ultimate - This downloadable sports experience, available
for $4.99, features live play by play, breaking news, scores and
stats. Fantasy baseball updates also let users keep track of their
teams and make trades while checking out the new and veteran talent
during spring training.
-- WeatherBug - Rain delays don't always have to ruin the day. For a
$2.99 subscription, users can always be informed and prepared with
live local weather, severe weather alerts, detailed forecasts and
international weather, giving baseball lovers plenty of time to make
other plans if games are cancelled.
Find Entertainment After the Games
Whether celebrating a win or complaining about a loss, apps in Android Market(TM) on DROID by Motorola help customers find the best post-game entertainment and plan the rest of their time at spring training.
-- Pro Baseball Live - When the final strike has been called and the
stands have emptied, customers can relive the games with live play by
play on the free Pro Baseball Live app. They can also view the latest
standings, easily keep track of their favorite teams, and connect to
their Facebook® and Google accounts to chat with other fans.
-- Bars & Clubs - This free app gives customers turn-by-turn directions
to the nearest bars, which they can filter by category, including
sports bars, and distance. With so many superstar coaches and players
exploring spring training cities, there may even be a chance to buy a
drink for a favorite baseball legend.
-- HotelsByMe - Hotels & Hotel Reservations - Fans who decide to stay an
extra night to take in even more spring training action can use the
free HotelsByMe app, which allows customers to find and book hotel
properties with real-time search for availability and rates and a
secure and fast booking process.
-- Sixt Rent a Car - Need a last-minute rental car to get around Arizona
or Florida? The free Sixt Rent a Car application provides one-click
access to local Sixt stations and reservation confirmation via SMS or
e-mail.
To purchase any of the devices mentioned or for more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html