27 February 2011

Redbox Android App

Redbox Android App “Redbox is a brand built on the word of mouth of our incredibly valued customers, which allows us to leverage our vast social media network to spread the word about new release movies and features, like the new redbox Android app and upgraded iPhone app,” Ms. Brennan said.

Redbox Android app makes finding nearby redbox kiosk locations, browsing titles with box art and reserving movies accessible via their Android-powered mobile devices.

The official redbox app, compatible with most Android devices—platform 1.6 and higher—is available as a free download in the Android Market.

Redbox iPhone 2.0 app
Since its debut in December 2009, the redbox iPhone app has been downloaded more than 2 million times.
Redbox has enhanced the app to provide additional content and faster connection speeds.

The enhanced app features movie box art and loads up to 50 percent faster to make renting movies on-the-move a snap.

The app is available for free upgrade in the iPhone App Store.

Consumers can login to the redbox iPhone or Android app using their redbox.com account, which is linked to their credit card.

When they arrive at a redbox kiosk, they touch “Online Reservation Pickup” and swipe their credit card to check out.

To find the nearest redbox location, consumers can visit http://www.redbox.com or text the keyword “redbox” to the short code 50101 from a mobile phone.

Currently, redbox does not have a mobile-optimized version of redbox.com.

“Redbox is a brand built on the word of mouth of our incredibly valued customers, which allows us to leverage our vast social media network to spread the word about new release movies and features, like the new redbox Android app and upgraded iPhone app,” Ms. Brennan said.

“Within about an hour of announcing the Android app launch to our Facebook community, the post received more than 550 likes and 180 comments,” she said.
Redbox Android App