LinkedIn announced a LinkedIn web application via mobile devices with Internet browsers like iPhone and iPod touch, Blackberry, and other web-enabled wireless phones.
"Let's face it, every professional today is carrying a wireless device," said Dan Nye, LinkedIn CEO. "Many of these professionals are on the move, attending conferences, sales meetings and client events. Making LinkedIn available on mobile devices responds to both these business realities and will be great for our users."
LinkedIn members can utilize the LinkedIn network on their mobile devices by logging into the web app at m.linkedin.com. This release is a beta product with the final version expected later this spring. The beta is available immediately in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese with additional languages to follow
LinkedIn members will be able to immediately take advantage of the following LinkedIn features on their mobile devices
Search LinkedIn profiles including photos and bio information to help recall and connect with business acquaintances at events and conferences
Research the mutual contacts they have with other professionals to help make real world introductions easier
Invitation capability to connect on LinkedIn anywhere
Network update capabilities to receive important updates about your connections while on the go.
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