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WEST TRENTON, N.J.--March 21, 2006-- dotPhoto's new version of pictavision lets
camera phone users shoot and upload pictures instantly to Webshots, the world's
most popular photo sharing site, and browse the site's galleries, albums, and
blogs on the go
Today dotPhoto, a leading provider of photo, video, and multimedia applications,
content, and services for wireless users, announced pictavision for Webshots,
a new version based on the award-winning pictavision(R) wireless application currently
deployed on over 20 wireless carriers worldwide.
Webshots.com, with 19.5 million monthly visitors*, and over 350 million photos
to explore, is a visually engaging and trusted place to take a break, share and
explore, and connect with others. pictavision for Webshots makes it quick and
easy for camera phone users worldwide to shoot photos; upload them to Webshots;
and view Webshots' galleries, albums, blogs, screensavers, wallpapers, and other
photo offerings--all from their mobile phones.
dotPhoto customized its award-winning pictavision photo application for camera
phones specifically for Webshots. The pictavision for Webshots application will
be launched on over 20 mobile carriers worldwide beginning in April, and will
be available on BREW(R) and Java(TM) camera phones.
pictavision for Webshots lets camera phone users:
-- Easily take photos. pictavision for Webshots provides simple camera controls
that turn any camera phone into a powerful digital camera.
-- Instantly upload photos to Webshots. pictavision for Webshots lets users quickly
upload camera phone pictures alone or in batches to www.webshots.com, where they can be stored, shared, posted on blogs, or processed into traditional
prints and other merchandise.
-- Browse Webshots On The Go. pictavision for Webshots also lets consumers view
Webshots' photo albums, galleries, blogs, and other online content from their
camera phone.
"pictavision for Webshots unlocks the full potential of camera phones with the
ease-of-use consumers have been demanding, coupled with access to the world's
largest collection of online photos, and broadest selection of photo services,"
says Jiren N. Parikh, Vice President and GM of Wireless for dotPhoto. "We're thrilled
to help Webshots bring their pioneering photo content to wireless, and revolutionize
how people use their camera phones."
Amy McDonough, Director of Services for Webshots agrees: "Thanks to dotPhoto,
pictavision for Webshots gives wireless users the access to our online content
and services," she says. "Camera phones are at the forefront of wireless and Web
convergence, and we're looking forward to leveraging this convergence with the
opportunities a cross-platform application like pictavision for Webshots can provide
our users."
To learn more about pictavision for Webshots, please contact Kathryn O'Connor
at 610-642-8253 ext. 154 or
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* comScore Media Metrix, January 2006, Worldwide Audience
About dotPhoto, Inc.
dotPhoto is an online (r)etailer and vendor of an integrated Web-to-wireless
platform and innovative wireless photography and multimedia applications. dotPhoto's
pictavision(R) application gives camera phone users a mobile photo and video portal
that allows integration of easy-to-use camera controls with online uploading and
sharing functions, where photos and videos can be stored, edited, shared in multimedia
shows, posted on Web sites and other online communities, printed, transformed
into custom merchandise, and even sold. dotPhoto's 'My' Brands applications allow
consumers to personalize their phones with rich multimedia content, such as audio,
video, animation, and talking avatars. The company's pictavision, My Brands, and
other branded wireless applications, as well as OEM and co-branded applications,
are deployed on 23 carriers in the Americas and India.
BREW is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated; Java is a trademark
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