Available across all carriers, Android users can now broadcast live video and instantly share the live feed to social networks, text messages or email in real time. This upgraded version offers a simplified user authentication, seamlessly connecting with Twitter, Facebook or the Flixwagon platform. Through Flixwagon’s geo-location technology, embedded maps pinpoint the location of the video being broadcast and provides users with the option of sharing that information with friends and family. Verizon subscribers can now choose between Verizon’s Navigator® or Google Maps.

In addition to social sharing and geo-location, Flixwagon provides features such as two-way real time interaction between Facebook users and broadcasters, broadcast notifications to groups and a paint feature for live drawing on top of captured video.

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When paired with Verizon’s Navigator®, Flixwagon’s video clips can now be used as a personal gallery of recommended locations. Selecting one of the video clips displayed on a map and clicking the “Navigate” button will automatically activate the Navigator and load it with the video’s location information. The Verizon Navigator will then help you drive there using the GPS guiding instructions. Flixwagon’s Geo Edition saves the need to ask for an address or directions. It is as simple and easy as you can imagine.

In addition to live broadcast to social networks (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube), mobile phones and websites, Flixwagon offers users a variety of other features including a painting feature, two-way Facebook chat interaction and broadcast notifications.

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Flixwagon’s application is the first on the market to introduce two-way real-time interaction between Facebook viewers and the broadcaster and a paint feature for live drawing on top of captured videos. Additional features include the ability to broadcast web pages as part of the live stream video recording and broadcast notifications to pre-defined groups of friends and family. Flixwagon also offers a white label, custom branded and embedded solution of its live streaming video platform for business-to-business (B2B).

“The Flixwagon app allows users to broadcast their world anywhere anytime, share it live and have a two-way interaction with viewers who comment on the video,” said Arie Offner, Chairman at Flixwagon. “The Flixwagon app is of great value for organizations and brands to engage with their respective communities and customers. Organizations like MTV have used Flixwagon to broadcast live mobile video to cover events in real-time.”

This announcement strengthens Flixwagon’s presence in the mobile video market. Two weeks ago, Flixwagon announced the launch of its Android application for Verizon Wireless customers and will continue development for other devices such as tablets like the iPad 2 and other platforms.

The iPhone app can be downloaded in the iPhone App store free of charge here.

About Flixwagon

Flixwagon’s business-to-business platform is changing the way people capture and share live video. Flixwagon offers white label, custom branded and embedded solutions. The platform provides applications with the ability to easily stream live, high-quality video from a mobile phone directly to anyone, anywhere while interacting with viewers. Flixwagon enables users to broadcast their world to individuals and groups, blogs, social networks and leading video sites. For more information, visit: www.flixwagon.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/flixwagon

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Tel Aviv, Israel (May 18, 2011) – Flixwagon, the leading interactive live mobile video broadcast and social networking platform, today announced that the Android version of its ‘Geo-Edition’ namesake application is available for download at the Verizon Wireless V CAST App Store. The Flixwagon ‘Geo Edition’ solution for 3G and 4G Android devices is the first application to combine the power of live mobile video sharing and GPS navigation.

Verizon Wireless customers with Android devices can now stream live video directly from their smartphones and share it in real time using social networks (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.), text messages or email with one simple click. Paired with Verizon’s Navigator® users can view a map with shared videos, each represented by a colored pin, and select a location of interest. Tapping on the “Navigate” button will activate it and guide the user towards the selected destination utilizing the recorded video Geo-Tagging without needing an address or directions.

“With Flixwagon Geo Edition, Verizon Wireless customers now have the power to easily stream live mobile video and share it in real-time with their social circles” said Arie Offner, Chairman at Flixwagon. “The market for sharing live mobile video continues to grow exponentially and now with the capability for users to easily travel to recommended places, leveraging video geo-tagging and integrated GPS navigation, we feel that the value of mobile video sharing will only continue significant growth.”

Flixwagon offers users a variety of features for both personal and business use, including two way real-time interaction between Facebook viewers and the broadcaster, a paint feature for live drawing on top of captured videos, and broadcast notifications to groups, such as friends and family.

This announcement reinforces Flixwagon’s strategy to work with telecom carriers and other brands to deliver live mobile video solutions. Last week Flixwagon announced a partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India’s number one telecom service provider.

Verizon Wireless customers owning an Android device can download Flixwagon through Verizon Wireless’ mobile application storefront at no charge here. This free version of Flixwagon supports advertisements.

About Flixwagon

Flixwagon’s B2B platform is changing the way people capture and share live video. Flixwagon offers white label, custom branded and embedded solutions. The platform provides applications with the ability to easily stream live, high-quality video from a mobile phone directly to anyone, anywhere while interacting with viewers. Flixwagon enables users to broadcast their world to individuals and groups, blogs, social networks and leading video sites. For more information, visit: www.flixwagon.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/flixwagon

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Flixwagon, the leading interactive live mobile video broadcast and social networking platform, today announced it has partnered with Cervello Technologies and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India’s number one telecom service provider. Through its Flixwagon technology, BSNL is delivering a live mobile video broadcasting solution available to more than 2.5 million mobile customers throughout India.

Leveraging a white-label version of Flixwagon’s platform, BSNL launched its ‘Live Share’ service, an application that allows mobile customers to stream real-time video to a Website, blog or social media.

“Flixwagon platform provides white label and embedded solutions that allow carriers as well as other businesses with the capability to deliver mobile video streaming applications to their respective customers,” said Arie Offner, Chairman at Flixwagon. “We are excited to partner with tier-one carriers such as BSNL, and look forward to seeing how Flixwagon will be embraced by the millions of customers across India.”

Flixwagon is a fully-customizable mobile broadcasting platform that supports a broad range of 3G and 4G smartphones and devices. The platform is fully integrated with social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, allowing users to easily capture and share their experiences in real-time.

“Flixwagon marks a powerful transformation in the way BSNL’s subscribers share their lives through real-time video and broadcast it to the Web, blogs and social networks,” said Kumar Abhishek, Founder, Cervello Technologies. “The Flixwagon application is a ground breaking value-added service that will reach millions of users and provide new opportunities to communicate and connect with their friends and family in India.”

A recent article from MediaPost suggested a few key elements that marketers must understand in order to use video most effectively.  The number one element is understanding why people want to share. They found:

1.)    People want to share experiences with their family, friends and social networks. The stories that we share are elevated by the use of video, comments, chatting and posts further the interaction we have with our communities.

2.)    People want to discover new things and be seen as influencers. Sharing video content allows for this to happen, as being the ‘first at the scene’ or becoming a viral hit are now aspirations.

3.)    Video allows users to share their personalities, viewpoints and beliefs. The ways in which users share content is a direct reflection of their personas, which can now be articulated online.

4.)    Video deepens the online networking experience. Through visuals, people can pass on videos to others for a laugh, to promote a worthy cause or just to share interesting information.

The increase in the use of mobile phones as the source for visual sharing shows that people want to share ‘on the fly‘. Live visual sharing with apps such as Flixwagon has become the number one way to share information, news and experiences instantly from any place and at any time.

Now, not only can we access news 24/7 from any location—we can also share it and be the actual broadcaster. At Flixwagon, we are revolutionizing the way people share their news and personal experiences by enabling live, high-quality video streaming via smartphones.

News of the devastating earthquake in the Pacific spread quickly as citizens of Japan and the rest of the world utilized social media to send and receive updates in real time. Many of those who woke up to this news did so by viewing it on their smartphones, including blogger Ryan Kim, who captured his experience after finding out about the events.  He wrote:

“I flipped back through my Twitter stream and Facebook feed and saw the first reactions from friends sharing through smartphones. Other users are capturing riveting firsthand video of the initial moments, the stuff you now see leading on CNN. “

Video greatly impacts the way we consume news, not only by giving us a glimpse of reality, but by making it a more personal experience.  Also, today’s broadcasting technology gives anyone the power to create and broadcast content, making the news we receive more raw and instantaneous.

Flixwagon is excited to be at the intersection of social interaction and live mobile video, and we look forward to launching a series of apps to empower users around the world to broadcast their world.

There’s no denying that connected devices are becoming the norm in our everyday lives. That is why we weren’t surprised to find that by 2015, the app market is expected to reach $38 billion.

We’re finding that a great portion of this market is focused on location-based applications. A recent article by Om Malik explains how important the future of geo-location is in making social connections and enhancing the mobile experience for users. Additionally, the ability to share other information such as updates, pictures and video adds to the social experience.

Flixwagon is taking the idea of geo-location one step further by providing users with the ability to live stream recorded videos to their social networks while sharing information about the location of where the video was shot. With the click of a button, users are always “sharing ready” and can broadcast live streaming video to their Twitter followers, Facebook friends, website, blogs and YouTube in real time. The Flixwagon app enhances social sharing through the ability to connect with people on various platforms, even with those who do not have the Flixwagon app. Additionally, enabling the chat feature allows users to speak to those with whom they are broadcasting to.

Mobile apps are changing the way we live our lives and at Flixwagon, we make it possible for anyone, anywhere to visually express and socialize their experiences, interests, and adventures, in video, Live!

Check back to the blog soon for some exciting news!

Social media played a huge role in Egypt as political activists used platforms like Facebook and Twitter to spread messages across the globe. In fact, Egypt saw 5 million new Facebook members over the past month.

With the number of cell phone subscribers expected to hit 5 billion this year, it is no surprise that we have become a society of citizen journalists. Social media provides a means to share information, photos, videos, and even organize events and meetings.  Additionally, reporters are increasingly using their mobile devices to capture and broadcast news as it happens. With Flixwagon, video can be streamed to Web sites and social networks in real-time, providing global audiences with unique perspectives.

It’s evident that social media is  becoming increasingly powerful  and with the touch of a button, mobile devices can  quickly capture a moment and communicate, distribute and broadcast it in various types of user-generated content to millions of people in seconds, showing once again that this truly is ” a flat world”.