Category Archives: Events

Myriad Group Acquires Xumii

We have some great news!

Xumii has been acquired by the Myriad Group AG, a global leader in mobile technology with software in over 2 billion phones. Myriad’s comprehensive portfolio includes mobile browsers, messaging, Java, user interfaces and middleware for all types of mobile phones, from ultra-low cost handsets to advanced smartphones. For more information go to: www.myriadgroup.com

We’re proud to join the Myriad family and excited at the great opportunities ahead to reach new users all over the world.

Read the full press release on the Myriad site.

Xumii Maintenance on July 20, 2009

Xumii will be performing maintenance on July 20, 2009 from 10 P.M. to 12 A.M. GMT. During this time we’ll  will be down temporarily while we work on important improvements to make Xumii work better for you.

If you have any questions you may contact us through the feedback form.

Update: Thanks for your patience! We’ve successfully completed maintenance on Xumii.

Xumii at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Xumii is at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Contact us at info (at) xumii.com to meet with us.

We’ll be presenting at the Mobile Peer Awards on February 16th, 2009 between 16:30 to 17:30 at the Palau de la Musica. Over a thousand people are attending so please come early. Registration starts at 15:00 and the event itself starts at 16:30.

We’re one of the twenty finalists aiming to win the prestigious Mobile Peer Award this year, so wish us the best!

Give Xumii Valentine Gifts

We’ve created special Xumii Valentine’s Day gifts especially for you!

Shower your Valentine with gifts of flowers and chocolates in your Xumii chat conversations and wall postings.

Send a Valentine Gift in Chat

Valentine's Day Gift

  • While chatting with a friend, select Options, then Send Gift.
  • Select your Valentine’s Day gift from the list of gifts. Choose Send Gift.
  • Enter your gift message.
  • Your Valentine will receive the treat whether he or she is at the computer or on the mobile phone!

Post a Valentine’s Day gift on a Xumii Wall

Post your special Valentine gift on your buddy’s Xumii wall.

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  • Go to Friend Chat from the main menu.
  • Select Xumii to view your friends who are on Xumii. (If your buddies aren’t yet on Xumii, make sure to invite them as soon as possible!) Choose the friend, then select Wall to view their wall.
  • Select Options, then Post gift.
  • Choose the special Valentine’s Day gift and write out a message, then select Send Gift.
  • Your loving Valentine’s Day message can now be viewed and savored the next time your friend checks his or her Xumii wall!

Xumii a top 20 finalist in the Mobile Monday Peer Awards

Xumii is one of the 20 finalists in the Mobile Monday Peer Awards!

Xumii is one of the 20 finalists in the Mobile Monday Peer Awards!

Xumii is honored to be one of the top 20 finalists in the Mobile Monday Peer Awards. We’re going to be presenting at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February. An international jury will select the winner on February 16th.

Wish us luck!

Xumii nominated for the MobileMonday Peer Awards 2009

Mobile Monday Peer Awards 2009

Xumii has been nominated for the MobileMonday Peer Awards 2009 by MobileMonday Sydney!

The MobileMonday Mobile Peer Awards are among the most influential events in the mobile industry and, with over 1000 attendants, the point of reference in startup innovation during the Mobile World Congress.

163 startups participated and 42 nominees (including Xumii) were selected for this round. We’re quite honoured to be MobileMonday Sydney’s pick!

An international Jury will now select the 20 finalists to present at the Peer Awards event in Barcelona.

The finalists chosen to present in Barcelona will be announced on January 26, culminating in a final award ceremony on February 16th, 2009.

Wish us luck!

Share your Holiday Photos with Xumii

Happy Holidays from the Xumii crew!

Be sure to share your holiday photos with your friends with Xumii.

Share your holiday photos with Xumii!

Post New Year’s Eve photographs up on your Xumii walls or share them in IM chats.

Sharing Photos

Browse through your friends’ New Year’s Eve photographs on their Facebook, flickr or myspace accounts.


Nominate Xumii for the Crunchies’ Best Mobile Award!

Nominate Xumii as Best Mobile App of 2008 for the Crunchies by clicking on the badge above!

Spread the word to friends as well–the top five nominations finalize by next Wednesday, midnight PST, December 10th, 2008. Thanks to everyone for using and supporting Xumii, and there are even more good things to come in 2009.

The Crunchies Awards celebrate the best tech accomplishments of the year and is hosted by the good folks at TechCrunch, GigaOm, VentureBeat,  and the Silicon Alley Insider.

Xumii at the Mobile Media Investor Conference

Mobile Media Investor Conference

Hello everyone,

Our CEO  Jennifer Zanich will speak on the panel “Social Network & Community Mania” on December 9th at the Mobile Media Investor Conference.

Social Network & Community Mania:

Exploring Business Models and Investment Value

Who will win in the battle of mobile social networks? Is mobile simply a “feature” for existing networks that already have tens of millions of users or is it unique enough that the billions of data-capable phones need something different?

  • Traditional online vs. pure mobile models (on-deck/off-deck)
  • Valuation of users and company
  • Opportunities, risks and implications

Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s Thanksgiving for Xumii users in the United States.  It’s a time to be thankful and eat lots of servings of turkey and pumpkin pie.

Stuck at the airport? Read through the news or watch YouTube videos. Chat with your  contacts and read through their status updates.

Share your memories with everyone you know. While chatting in Xumii, forward holiday photos from your albums. Share the love by giving a Xumii gift to friends and family.

Don’t forget to tell your family and friends to get Xumii, so that you can stay connected throughout the year.