RIA Novosti releases iPhone applications in English and French
RIA Novosti has released new iPhone apps in English and French, available for free download at the App Store.
The new apps allow iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users to browse Russian and international news, watch videos, view photos and infographics, download and email favorites.
The apps are easy to use. All content is grouped into sections, such as Politics, Economy, Culture, Sports and International News. News items are displayed as a newswire, and users can easily scroll through the headlines like through any standard iPhone list. The time and date of the latest update also are shown and users can refresh the newswire manually or set it to automatically refresh.
«RIA Novosti wants to be closer to its customers all over the world. First we released an iPhone app that allows users to access the agency’s news in Russian. Now we’re releasing versions in English and French while developing interfaces for new iPhone apps in two more languages. We are planning to expand our presence in the global media market in cooperation with the world’s leading media brands», - says Sergei Lysakov, deputy marketing director at RIA Novosti.
RIA Novosti in English and French is now available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.
The Russian News & Information Agency RIA Novosti (www.rian.ru)
RIA Novosti is Russia's leading news agency in terms of multimedia technologies, website audience reach and quoting by the Russian media. Integrated multimedia newsroom, vast network covering over 45 countries of the world and the Russian regions allow RIA Novosti to deliver news and information in all possible formats, including video, animated infographics and cartoons to professional clients and the end user in 14 languages. RIA Novosti has proven expertise in creating tailored interactive news & information services for mobile operators and content providers.
Day after day RIA Novosti combines media expertise with innovative technologies to effectively reach its audience of millions.
