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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 [email protected]
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.
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