Qik, Inc., the live mobile video streaming platform, announced its
support of Windows Mobile phones. Qik is now available on the Motorola Q
and Samsung BlackJack as well as the Nokia N-Series phones. The Qik
service is now in limited availability through an invitation only alpha
program.
With Qik's free live video streaming service,
users can stream live video to the Internet in just two clicks from
their mobile phone, and join others as they watch online and engage in
live interactive chat. Everyone from journalists to politicians use Qik
to be transparent in their reporting and campaigning on a global Web
platform. Parents are using Qik to effortlessly share family experiences
that are occurring in the moment. With a simple to use interface and
site, any user is able to stream what they are seeing and interact with
the world
We're thrilled to
be working with Microsoft and extending Qik's
live streaming service to Windows Mobile phones,"
said Ramu Sunkara, co-founder and CEO of Qik. "We
are also excited to partner with the Windows Mobile team to optimize Qik
for the Windows Mobile platform."
Microsoft expects to sell 20 million Windows Mobile licenses in FY08,
with phones available in 55 countries. This partnership helps both
companies extend their global footprint and capture the growing market
of video sharing and participating enthusiasts.
"Qik is at the forefront of how video from
mobile devices should be shared and integrated into our social lives,"
said Scott Rockfeld, group product manager at Microsoft Corp. "As
people increasingly expect high quality, streaming video on mobile,
Microsoft is committed to working with our partners to deliver the best
video experience on Windows Mobile phones."
Currently in alpha, Motorola Q and Samsung BlackJack users can request
an invitation for the service by signing up at http://qik.com/.
The company is working closely with the Windows Mobile team to get the
product offering into beta in the coming months, as well as expanding to
additional Windows Mobile phones.
Qik CEO Sunkara concluded: "We look forward
to an ongoing relationship with Microsoft. In the meantime, Qik
continues to provide a service that helps keep friends and families stay
connected, features breaking news from professional media and citizen
journalists, and fosters a totally new kind of communication."
Qik, in addition to being the live mobile to web video service of choice
for bloggers like TechCrunch editor Michael Arrington, FastCompany.tv's
Robert Scoble and CNET's Daniel Terdiman, is also delivering exciting
footage shot by a wide selection of users across entertainment,
business, sports, and technology. Recent Qik videos of note have
included Hollywood trade magazine Variety's live coverage of Cannes
(including appearances and interviews with Michael Moore, Steven
Spielberg, Woody Allen and other notables); the Mars landing recorded
live from mission control by US Congressman John Culberson; the Monte
Carlo Grand Prix shot live from the VIP area; Steve Jobs' keynote at
Macworld; the opening of the World Economic Forum (featuring the King of
Jordan, President Bush, and President Mubarak) live from Egypt, and
Radiohead live from Austin.
About Qik
Qik, the leading live mobile video streaming platform, enables anyone to
stream video live from their mobile phones to the web, from anywhere in
the world. Its innovative, patent-pending technology enables anyone to
share their moments live with their friends and family or the entire
world.