Oprah Mobile App Coming to iPhone, BlackBerry

Harpo Studios releasing "Oprah Mobile" for various devices

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/23/2010 11:52:25 AM

Media magnate Oprah Winfrey is entering the mobile content arena. The talk show host's production company, Harpo Studios, along with app company Hands-On Mobile, are releasing Oprah Mobile for the Apple iPhone, BlackBerry, Google Android and Palm Pre devices.

The application will give users a quick connection to Oprah.com, as well as video clips and previews, Oprah's tweets, articles and photo galleries, and alerts for when tickets become available for the The Oprah Winfrey Show's final season.

"With a presence that spans television, print, film and radio, we are delighted that we can now offer a mobile digital experience that will allow millions of Oprah fans to engage and connect in a new way," said Erik Logan, president of Harpo Studios, announcing the app.