Movie lovers can now rent redbox DVDs from their mobile phones. The company has developed an Android app, an upgraded, iPhone app and an enhanced web experience at www.redbox.com to help consumers on the go access the latest Blu-ray and DVD releases.
"The free redbox Android app and upgraded iPhone app provide mobile users an interactive portal to view and rent new release movies from any of our more than 26,000 locations nationwide," said Senior Vice President of marketing and customer experience Gary Cohen, in a Redbox press release. "Our online and mobile tools instantly connect consumers to our retail locations nationwide, delivering real-time access to inventory at any location from virtually anywhere.
- Redbox Android App: The redbox Android app makes finding nearby redbox kiosk locations, browsing titles with box art and reserving movies instantly accessible via Android-enabled mobile devices. The official redbox app, compatible with most Android-enabled devices (platform 1.6 and higher), is available for free download in the Android Market.
- Redbox iPhone 2.0 App: Since its debut in December 2009, the redbox iPhone app has been downloaded more than two million times. Redbox has enhanced the app to provide additional content and faster connection speeds. The enhanced app features movie box art and loads up to 50 percent faster to make renting movies on-the-move a snap. The app is available for free upgrade in the iphone App Store.
- Redbox.com: The site just launched its first major makeover, designed to make it easier for visitors to browse and reserve the latest movies online. Movie lovers can now reserve up to five movies at a time for pickup.
