AP Rolls Out BlackBerry Mobile News Network

The Associated Press launched a new Mobile News Network client application optimized for BlackBerry smart phones from Research In Motion (RIM).

The Mobile News Network application for BlackBerry smart phones is now available for free download at bb.apnews.com.

Launched in May, the Mobile News Network is a multimedia news portal providing anytime access to international, national and local news content from network of local media sources. With the emergence of smart phone devices, AP wanted to offer a tailored version of the Mobile News Network for BlackBerry smart phone users on the go. The application supports all BlackBerry devices such as the BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Pearl series smart phones (including the new Flip phone) as well as the new BlackBerry Bold.

"Developing an optimized version of the Mobile News Network for BlackBerry users has been a high priority for us, and we are delighted to bring this community a seamless, single client application for mobile news across 1,000 trusted local sources," said Jeffrey Litvack, general manager for mobile and emerging products for AP. "We are continuing to listen to feedback from our growing base of MNN fans as we work to deliver an unparalleled user experience, customized to every smart phone in the marketplace."

The new application was recently previewed during the CTIA Wireless I.T. and Entertainment show held in San Francisco.