America Online Expands Lead in Mobile Computing Market, Provides Customized Service Pre-Loaded on the Motorola Envoy Device
VIENNA, Va. — March 7, 1994 — America Online (NASDAQ-NMS: AMER) announced today that it will provide a customized edition of its service pre-loaded on the Motorola Envoy personal wireless communicator, extending the Company's lead in the mobile computing market.
Using the hand-held Envoy device, based on the Magic Cap platform, subscribers to America Online will have access to affordable, easy-to-use services including E-mail, top news, business and sports as well as stock quote and portfolio information. Subscribers can locate these services through the America Online building located in the simulated "downtown" area.
"This new edition of America Online is the latest example of the Company's commitment to embrace new standards and technologies," said Steve Case, President and CEO of America Online. "We've specially tailored this new edition to incorporate the powerful features of the Magic Cap platform, making America Online familiar and easy to use for Motorola customers."
In addition, America Online subscribers using the Motorola personal communicator will be able to access online support for the Motorola Envoy device and the Magic Cap platform via E-mail. America Online desktop subscribers can currently access the General Magic online area which offers online support, general company information, developer news and message boards. A Motorola online area will be available soon that will also offer online support, general company information, independent software vendor support and message boards.
"America Online's strength in interactivity and communications for the mass market makes the Company an excellent partner to provide services for the Motorola Envoy product," said Pat Richardson, Vice President and General Manager, Subscriber Products Division, Motorola. "The Motorola Envoy device, combined with the easy-to-use Magic Cap user interface and the power of America Online's service is expected to be attractive to a wide range of business professionals and consumers."
America Online, Inc., based in Vienna, Va., is the nation's fastest-growing provider of online services. The Company offers its more than 600,000 subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers, and online classes. Founded in 1985, the Company has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies including Time Warner, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM, and Apple. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.
Motorola and Envoy are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT).
CONTACT:
Pam McGraw of America Online, 703-556-3746