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4INFO Launches E-Mail Search to Enhance Mobile Search Offering

Relevant, Real-Time Search Results E-Mailed Directly to Mobile Phones, including BlackBerry® and TreoTM Handhelds

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- July 6, 2005 -- 4INFO Inc., the leading mobile search service, launched today E-mail Search, a feature that allows mobile users to obtain local directory and real-time information through e-mail via their mobile phones. The new service allows users of BlackBerry and Treo with a way to use 4INFO, a no-cost search for local directory assistance, movie times, sports scores and statistics, stock quotes, weather, flight information, horoscopes and other real-time information.

Mobile phone users simply send an e-mail to 4INFO (4@4info.net) with a search query. Within seconds, 4INFO processes the request and delivers relevant results via e-mail to the users' mobile phone. The 4INFO E-mail Search service works with any mobile phone that is e-mail capable. It particularly benefits users of BlackBerry and Treo handhelds, as well as mobile phone users on carriers such as Virgin Mobile, metroPCS, and Liberty Wireless who do not support short codes.

"Mobile search is a universally valuable service that allows consumers to find the information they need quickly and accurately," said Pankaj Shah, CEO, 4INFO, Inc. "E-mail Search brings 4INFO's features to more devices and carriers, expanding the reach of 4INFO's information services to a greater number of wireless users."

4INFO has the nation's most complete and comprehensive database of stores and businesses in every neighborhood. For example, when texting a search for "Starbucks Palo Alto CA," 4INFO returns the addresses and phone numbers for four Starbucks in the area via e-mail or text message. 4INFO Stock Prices covers all major U.S. equities, as well as most mutual funds and small-cap stocks. Finding movie listings on-the-go is simple -- 4INFO Movie Times gives users the ability to search for movie show times at every major theater in the United States. Simply enter "movies sf" for movies in San Francisco, or be more specific by using your zip code ("movies 94109"), and 4INFO will return show times or theaters in that area to choose from.

4INFO's mobile search utilizes sophisticated and patented technology to deliver the most relevant results. The search features user-specific intelligence and uses natural language processing with no syntax required.

About 4INFO Inc.

4INFO Inc. (www.4Info.net), a leading mobile search service, allows users to quickly, easily and affordably find relevant information on their mobile devices. 4INFO provides local directory and real-time information services, including sports scores, weather, flight information, movie times,stock quotes and horoscopes. 4INFO's investment partners include U.S. Venture Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. 4INFO is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.


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