New Mobile App from Goba Features a Unique Proposition - Use Technology to Get Together with Real Friends in Person

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goba today announces version 2.5 of its smartphone application, which makes it easy to get together with friends in person. The application, which is available for free download today in the iTunes™ App Store and soon-to-be-released in the Android Marketplace, makes it easy for people to do three things: 1) create events and get together in person 2) start groups and stay connected with chat and 3) discover what's happening around them and invite friends.

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"People are tired of noise. They are tired of notifications and event invites from 1,600 friends. They are tired of sitting behind computer screens. They love the convenience that comes from all of these online networks and friends, but what a large number of people really want is an easy way to get together with friends in the real world. Goba gives them a way to do that," said Goba CEO John Dayani.

Goba's app and service is built around the idea that most people keep their phone on or near their person at all times.

Goba 2.5 works across iPhone, Android, mobile web, web, email and text messaging. Unlike many other scheduling engines, there's no need for invitees to be "members" of Goba. Organizers just pick whom they want to invite and Goba 2.5 figures out the best way to communicate with them. Because of its core ability to make getting together really easy, Goba has been nominated as "The Most Useful App" in the 5th Annual Mashable Awards.

People around the world are using Goba to plan things like paintball outings, sports leagues, church events, volunteer activities, tailgating events, holiday events and grabbing dinner with friends. One of the "killer" features of Goba is the integrated group chat, which makes it easy for any group to stay connected.

Goba 2.5 now accepts any worldwide time zones when a user signs on using GPS coordinates. As a result, Goba has seen new users from Japan, Singapore, Canada and Greece.

Goba 2.5 adds many additional new features that make it easier than ever to connect with friends in person:

• Ability to add friends to a group or event regardless of their technology (text, email, app)
• Integration with Twilio for an easier and more intuitive experience for managing events and group chat for text message-only users
• Ability to find hyper-local events using Discover
• Ability to change dates and locations to discover events anywhere, anytime
• Ability to easily invite friends to events that you Discover
• Ability to add friends to groups and events using their phone number or email address
• 2.5 times faster
• Addition of discovering partner apps through partnership with BluTrumpet, a service launched from HatchLabs, a mobile incubator from IAC and Xtreme Labs

Here's what users are saying about Goba:

"Finally, a social app that actually helps me be more social."
"A life saver for scheduling work and social events with groups."
"Where has this been? This is a fabulous app."
"Simply awesome! Setting up golf has never been easier."
"Great for planning anything."
"No more having to send multiple emails, phone calls, or texts."

Goba is expected next week to announce information about the services it has been rolling out for businesses and organizations to jump-start their social mobile strategies and better drive engagement using Goba as its underlying technology.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY:

The new Goba for iOS is now available for free in the App Store market or by clicking this link: Goba iPhone

The new Goba for Android will be available soon for free in the Marketplace or by clicking this link: Goba Android

Goba also has a mobile web app for smartphones that do not run on the iOS and Android operating system. The latest version can be found by clicking this link: Goba Mobile Web

About Goba

Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Getting out, being active and building relationships are all key components to leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. Launched in May 2010, Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and has recently closed Series A round funding. Initial funding began with TriStar Technology Ventures as a part of the venture funds selected to participate in the TNInvestco program. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi. Download the Goba iPhone or Android app today.

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