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WeatherBug App Available for the Nokia N900 Mobile Computer

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Posted May 26, 2010

Worldwide Weather Information Available for Global and Local Views

GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WeatherBug®, the leading provider of consumer and professional weather services and operator of the largest weather observing network, announced today that the WeatherBug application is now available for the Maemo Nokia N900 mobile computer.

Accessible through the Ovi Store, the WeatherBug for Nokia N900 app provides mobile users with instant access to weather information from over 45,000 locations worldwide for current conditions, extended forecasts, radar/satellite/temperate maps, live camera views and severe weather alerts. The large, high resolution display of the Nokia N900 enables a split screen feature to view both current conditions and an animated radar map on the same screen. For US locations, the app also features daily video updates of the national forecast. The app is ad-supported and free to consumers. View the power of WeatherBug on the Nokia N900 through this demonstration video.

“With well over 30 million mobile users accessing weather information every month, weather is the number one content category on mobile devices. The Nokia N900 is an optimal device to access and interact with information from the WeatherBug Network which is exclusive in providing live, local weather content. The WeatherBug for Nokia N900 app is unique in its approach and provides some of the best maps and images available anywhere,” said Chris Brozenick, Vice President and General Manager of Mobile for WeatherBug.

“WeatherBug is one of the most popular and unique brands for weather information in mobile with thousands of live weather stations worldwide; with highly accurate data and a very creative user interface in their applications. Nokia is very pleased to have the WeatherBug application now available for the Nokia N900 with an even more distinctive look and feel that clearly sets them apart,” said Purnima Kochikar, Vice President, Forum Nokia.

About WeatherBug

WeatherBug (http://www.weatherbug.com and http://www.weatherbugprofessional.com) precisely monitors, organizes and disseminates global weather information. As a trusted source for live, local dynamic data, WeatherBug empowers society with weather intelligence for making more informed decisions. Millions of consumers and professional organizations, including the National Weather Service, rely on WeatherBug to plan daily activities, safeguard lives and improve business operations. WeatherBug is a brand of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. (http://www.aws.com).

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