14 DAY TRIAL // Vimeo has just announced that mobile applications aimed at devices running under Android or Windows Phone are now available for download via their official software portals. The application is compatible with the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet as well.
The new apps were released for free for these devices, and follow launch of similar software for Apple’s iPhone handset.
With this release, Vimeo aims at offering a wider range of users the possibility to access high-quality videos while on the go.
"With the widespread accessibility of high-quality video on mobile devices and high- speed mobile Internet access, people use their mobile devices not only to watch video but to shoot and then upload video to share online," said Joe Schmitt, lead mobile developer at Vimeo.
"With mobile devices making up approximately 15 percent of our site traffic, we recognize the importance of expanding our platforms to allow people to access Vimeo from as many devices as possible."
Users will be able to watch and browse videos on Vimeo, while having the option to “like” them or post comments.
Moreover, features like adding videos to the Watch Later queue will also be there, along with access to member's Inbox, or prior Liked videos.
The new software was released with support for all Android devices based on 2.3 Gingerbread and newer OS flavors, as well as for Amazon Fire. It is available on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) and above.
Some of the main features of the new application include: - Easily upload your raw footage or previously edited creations in HD or SD - Pause/resume uploads and get reminded when a video is paused - Replace existing videos - Edit titles, descriptions, tags, privacy settings, and credits - Share videos via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, WordPress, Email, and SMS - Watch and manage all your Vimeo videos and download them to your camera roll - Watch videos from your Vimeo Inbox, Watch Later queue, and videos you like - Easily like videos, comment on videos, and add videos to your Watch Later queue - Discover new and interesting videos curated by Vimeo Staff - Add videos to Groups, Channels, and Albums - Access stats on daily plays, likes, and comments
To download the application, users will have to go to the Android Market, to the Amazon App Store for Android, or to the Windows Phone Marketplace, depending on the devices in their hands.
