Barcelona GSMA Mobile World Congress, 11 February 2008: CNN International will launch its new mobile Java application at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, it was announced today. The service combines dynamic graphics with high end interactive and personalisation features such as multiple category browsing, hourly on-demand 'CNN World News Now' updates and interactive news flipper, to offer mobile users an enriched, state-of-the-art experience for keeping up to date with news on the move.

CNN International has joined forces with Samsung to offer delegates at the GSMA Mobile World Congress an exclusive chance to preview the new Java application, developed specifically for CNN audiences worldwide.* The demonstrations will be made using the Samsung i560, a recently introduced smart-phone, at stand 8A139, Hall 8, Samsung's exhibition stand at Mobile World Congress.

"CNNmobile.com is one of the most comprehensive mobile news sites on the market, and the new Java application makes full use of the slick technology available to give our audience a rich, high-end user experience," commented Casey Harwood, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, Turner Broadcasting System International (CNN's parent company), EMEA. "The demo collaboration with Samsung underscores CNN International's commitment to aligning ourselves with the best telecommunications partners in the business to provide consumers immediate access to our first class global news product and stay ahead of consumer trends in this rapidly evolving industry."

Jongkyun Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D at Samsung Mobile Business said: "As the demand for mobile content grows, popular services such as CNN International will help us to provide our customers with the best possible content experience. As an established leader in content, Turner impressed us with its varied product. It is a well established player with an excellent reputation and we are pleased to be working with them. With Turner's help we are confident that our range of enhanced handsets will provide our customers with a host of market-leading content services at their fingertips."

Consumers will be able to access the best features of CNNmobile.com including 2000+ news stories with multiple images and blogs from CNN's international correspondents from the field. In addition to the browsing capabilities previously mentioned, the application allows users to search 1000+ cities around the world via a spinning globe for 5 day geo-targeted weather reports. The service also enables consumers to contribute iReport breaking news by sending in still images and video from their mobile handsets via a built in bookmark. iReport is CNN International's user generated content service which allows viewers to share their own 'citizen journalism' observations and images in reaction to breaking news stories around the world.

CNN has been at the forefront of international news for over 25 years. The company's award winning coverage of world events ensures that its audience is always the first to know about breaking stories. CNNmobile.com is available subscription-free across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America to all WAP-enabled handsets by entering CNNmobile.com in the device's internet browser. CNN International's downloadable java application is available subscription free worldwide via CNNmobile.com to all infotainment handsets.

* Territories include Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific, South Asia and Asia.

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About CNN International

The CNN brand continues to evolve to meet the needs of its international audience in the digital age. In addition to its flagship television services and international website, CNN.com/international, CNN is also distributed across a range of IPTV and VOD services including Joost, YouTube, Dailymotion, Jalipo and Vingo TV and accessible on mobile devices through CNN Mobile.

About CNNmobile.com

CNN Mobile is CNN International's service for mobile devices. Launched in 1999, it was the first mobile news and information service available globally with targeted regional content. The service is now available to mobile users in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. CNNmobile.com operates on all WAP-enabled mobile and handheld devices, regardless of operator and can be accessed on the portal of http://CNNmobile.com in all mobile browsers and also through operator portals where deals are in place.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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