Overcommitted Launches Ember: Native Campfire Client for the iPhone

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Overcommitted Launches Ember: Native Campfire Client for the iPhone - Published on 03/10/09

 

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West Coast based iPhone application development team announces today, the release of Ember, an iPhone-native application that succeeds in efficiently utilizing the Campfire group chat tool on your iPhone. While instant messaging is good for one-on-one communication, Campfire by 37signals is optimized for groups and teams. Ember brings Campfire to life within a truly integrated iPhone experience. Join and toggle between chat rooms, view shared files and collaborate effectively on the go.

 

Twin Falls, Idaho - West Coast based iPhone application development team announces today, the release of Ember, an iPhone-native application that succeeds in efficiently utilizing the Campfire group chat tool on your iPhone. While instant messaging is good for one-on-one communication, Campfire by 37signals® is optimized for groups and teams. Ember brings Campfire to life within a truly integrated iPhone experience. Join and toggle between chat rooms, view shared files and collaborate effectively on the go.

 

"Ember has a beautiful, intuitive interface," said Brian Cooke of Roobasoft, LLC. "It works great over 3G/Edge and helps me easily stay in touch while running errands or in between flights."

 

Features

* Live image previews right within the chat room

* Inline viewing of popular file formats, Excel, Word, Powerpoint ...

* Unlimited chat rooms: access to all your Campfire rooms

* SSL accounts are fully supported

 

Requirements

* Campfire account (free or paid) from 37signals

* WiFi, Edge, or 3G Network required

* Ember works with all iPhones and iPod Touches running version 2.2.1 software or later.

 

Coming Soon

* Multiple account support

* Additional room details

* Take and upload photos directly into Ember using the iPhone built-in camera

 

Pricing and Availability:

Ember is now available for $9.99 (USD) at the Apple iTunes App Store.

 

Overcommitted: http://overcommittedapps.com

Ember: http://emberchat.com

Download and Purchase: http://download.emberchat.com

Ember Application Lineup Image: http://assets.overcommittedapps.com/media/ember_lineup.png

Ember Screenshot with Icon Image: http://assets.overcommittedapps.com/media/ember_app.png

Media Press Kit: http://assets.overcommittedapps.com/media.zip

 

 

About Overcommitted

Overcommitted is a small team focused on creating applications for the iPhone that people love to use. Based in 3 separate cities, Ember stands out as a natural outgrowth of their need for an efficient group chat resource. Overcommitted is not associated with 37signals, LLC.

 

About 37signals

37signals is a privately-held Chicago-based company committed to building the best web-based software products possible with the least number of features necessary. Their products do less than the competition - intentionally. They've been in business since 1999. Campfire is a trademark of 37signals, LLC.

 

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Founding Partner

 

 

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