Zumobi launches tiles for smartphones

Zumobi launched a beta version of its widget-based Web-browsing application.
The offering, which can be downloaded free here, uses a matrix of up to 36 tiles to give users one-touch access to content from partners including Amazon.com, MTV Networks, The Associated Press and Traffic.com. Zumobi, a Microsoft Corp. spinoff that last month changed its name from ZenZui, said the application is available for devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6.
The company expects to launch versions for Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry and J2ME-enabled devices in the second quarter of 2008.
“The Zumobi team has been working for over a year to make this product a reality, and we’re excited to launch the first version of our public beta today,” said CEO Eric Hertz. “Our partners who have created Zumobi Tiles for the initial beta have delivered an excellent portfolio of news, entertainment, travel content and more.”