SHANGHAI, June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TouchPal, the
most popular third party keyboard, today announced a strategic
partnership with Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) that puts Yahoo's mobile
search capabilities into the hands of TouchPal's Android users. The
integration, called "Yahoo Search in
Apps," pairs Yahoo's search engine with the TouchPal
Keyboard to deliver an experience that is convenient, feature-rich
and easy to use.
With nearly 16 million daily active users (DAUs) in the U.S.,
the TouchPal Keyboard is one of the country's most popular
smartphone keyboard apps. Through this partnership, users can
access Yahoo's search engine directly from the keyboard app without
the need to switch to a browser. Search results include links,
images and videos, as well as the ability to translate text into 40
languages. What's more, whether using the TouchPal Keyboard with
email, text or any other app, anyone can share a link from the
search results, with just one click.
"This partnership is a game changer, and has the potential to
improve the way people interact with their smartphones," said
Michael Wong, CEO of TouchPal.
"Working with Yahoo is a win-win situation, and we're delighted by
the benefits we'll be able to deliver to our users. We look forward
to expanding our relationship with Yahoo as we work to improve the
way our users engage with our app."
"Since we launched 'Yahoo Search in
Apps' at our mobile developer conference in February, we've
been actively expanding our partnerships in this area," said
Ian Weingarten, senior vice
president, Head of Global Partnerships at Yahoo. "We're excited to
integrate Yahoo search into TouchPal's keyboard to enhance their
users' experience and provide new monetization opportunities."
About TouchPal:
Founded in 2008, TouchPal dedicates itself to improving the
usability of mobile devices via the innovative software it designs
and brings to the market. One of its primary products is TouchPal
Keyboard, the No. 1 keyboard in the world with over 300 million
users distributed in 107 countries, and supports 97 languages. Most
well-know brands, such as Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo, HTC, Sony, Alcatel,
and etc., preload TouchPal as the default keyboard of their
smartphones. You can get it for free here. For more information,
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About Yahoo:
Yahoo is a guide focused on making users' digital habits
inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized
experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters
most to them, across devices and around the world. In turn, we
create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences
that build their businesses. Yahoo is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has offices located
throughout the Americas, Asia
Pacific (APAC) and the Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA)
regions. For more information, visit the pressroom
(pressroom.yahoo.net) or the Company's blog (yahoo.tumblr.com).
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