US operator Alltel Wireless has announced the launch of the all-new JuiceCaster version 6.0. Alltel, which has offered previous versions of the JuiceCaster social communications utility for mobile phone users since 2007, now offers version 6.0 on more than 20 different handsets.
JuiceCaster 6.0 includes many new features, such as the ability to post video status updates directly from the mobile phone to leading online social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to create groups for one-touch, instant video sharing to mobile phones, email and online social networks.
Theres also powerful social bookmarking integration with services such as Digg and De.li.cious, and the ability to post mobile videos as blog entries on blogging platforms such as Blogger and Typepad. Members can also invite non-members to subscribe to a JuiceCaster members status updates. Members can also watch and interact with user-generated videos on the phone.
These features build on JuiceCasters core social broadcasting features, which enable users to simultaneously send pictures and videos instantly from their phones to MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Photobucket, and other popular online destinations.
JuiceCaster 6.0 will be offered at $1.99 (1) for a 1-day pass, $3.99 permonth, or $9.99 for a 90-day unlimited use pass.
Social networking is about connecting with your friends and knowing what they are doing, says Nick Desai, CEO of Juice Wireless, the company that created JuiceCaster. With version 6.0, Alltel Wireless customers can now connect and share videos and status in real-time, right from the phone. We are excited to launch this new version with Alltel Wireless, which was our first Tier 1 carrier partner in the US.