AP Mobile — powered by The Associated Press — is a new multimedia service that gives users access to local and national news from trusted sources for wireless users, wherever they are and whenever they need it.

Designed specifically for market-leading smartphones, the service provides a rich media gateway to local member content, supplemented by AP’s text, photos and video. Local news is branded and supplied by members participating in AP’s Digital Cooperative.

Benefits:

• Increases revenue by allowing you to sell local advertising on a popular new channel.
• Builds your brand on our fast-growing mobile network.
• Introduces your content to new and younger audiences.
• Offers the latest and most relevant news to wireless users — anytime, anywhere.
• Connects your audience to the content they value through intuitive search and navigation interfaces.

Essentials:

• Local news contributed by members via the
  Digital Cooperative.
• Topics include Local, National, International, Sports, Entertainment, Wacky, Politics, Business, Technology and Government.
• Photos, videos, text and interactive content.
• Mobile-specific functionalities such as search, viral sharing (SMS a friend), content ratings and text alerts.
• Customizable location settings and homepage categories.
• Available for the iPhone and BlackBerry®, with more options to come.