FLO TV & mophie working together

Everyone always loves more features and functionality don’t we?  Well two companies have teamed up to bring another option to stream TV to our iPhones and iPod Touches. 

We’ve all seen the FLO TV adds on the air lately with their own custom built device.  Well the company has teamed up with mophie to bring that experience to our Apple products.  The makers of the mophie Juice Pack Air will be bundling the FLO TV functionality right along with their excellent battery extender.  The upgraded battery packs should start shipping out in the first half of this year.  Check out the PR after the break…

FLO TV and mophie(TM) to Bring Live Mobile TV to the Apple(R) iPhone(TM) and iPod touch(TM)

— Unique Products to Deliver True Live Mobile TV to iPhone and iPod touch Users; Products Combine Live FLO TV(TM) Service with mophie’s Intelligent Case Design —

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FLO TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) , and mophie today announced they are teaming to create a series of products that will bring live mobile TV to the iPhone and iPod touch platforms.

The products, which are expected to begin shipping in the first half of this year, will bring the award-winning FLO TV mobile TV service to the cutting-edge mophie juice pack, letting consumers view their favorite live entertainment, sports and news from the world’s top entertainment brands on their iPhone and iPod touch.

"We are uniting our vision of advancing mobile TV across a range of devices and platforms with mophie’s unrivaled expertise in designing intelligent cases for Apple users," said Bill Stone, president of FLO TV. "Together, our solution will be a true live mobile TV product available to iPhone and iPod touch users."

"mophie’s juice pack line has delivered superior rechargeable external battery life to Apple users," said Shawn Dougherty, vice president of mophie, designer of the world’s thinnest Apple-certified external battery/protective case and other Apple-certified accessories. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to elevate our intelligent case design through this creative product collaboration and deliver the ultimate mobile television experience for iPhone users."

The agreement between mophie and FLO TV reflects the growing demand for mobile television and FLO TV’s commitment to bring its award-winning service to any small screen. The new products integrate mophie’s intelligent case design with a built-in FLO TV receiver that allows iPhone and iPod touch users the ability to watch live television at the flip of a switch. Consumers can also utilize the device as back-up battery power in between charges.

Service not available everywhere. Programming subject to change / blackout restrictions. Service subscription required. "Live mobile television" means the FLO TV service transmits channels in real time; no downloading, sideloading or buffering.

About mophie

mophie is an award winning accessory company consistently praised for its creative designs and innovative solutions. mophie was proud to be the first ever "Works With iPhone" certified battery by Apple Inc. Its products can be found in Apple Stores and major retailers worldwide and on www.mophie.com. Follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/mophielovesyou.

About FLO TV

The FLO TV service combines the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true quality TV viewing experience for consumers. FLO TV offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world’s best entertainment brands, including ABC, ABC Entertainment, ABC Family, ABC News, ABC Sports, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, Disney Channel, Disney Channel Original Movies, ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN 2, FOX, FOX News Channel, FOX Sports, FUEL TV, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports, nickelodeon, Playhouse Disney and SOAPNet. Based in San Diego, Calif., FLO TV Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at www.flotv.com

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. FLO and FLO TV are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.