BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DivX®, a division
of Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC), today announced at Mobile World
Congress 2011 new metrics that illustrate how DivX is delivering on
its vision to provide an end-to-end solution for high-quality video
across mobile devices, platforms, and manufacturers. DivX has
gained strong traction for its DivX Certification program in the
mobile phone market from leading consumer electronics
manufacturers. Since the official launch of the program in
August 2007, major growth areas have
included DivX HD™ Certified smartphones, Android™ devices, and
tablets.
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"With over 270 DivX Certified® mobile device models on the
market, including more than 50 different Android phones, DivX is
making high-quality mobile video a reality for consumers
everywhere," said Matt Milne,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, DivX. "2010 was a
banner year for DivX in mobile growth, and we expect to see similar
results in 2011 as we expand into new consumer electronics
categories, sign new mobile device partners, and continue to drive
adoption of our cutting-edge mobile technology for the easy
playback of DivX video in full HD."
Key highlights of the DivX mobile program include:
- Over 270 different mobile device models Certified to date from
leading operators including over 50 unique Android devices
- Increased adoption for DivX HD Certification — more than 30
percent of DivX Certified mobile phones in 2010 featured the DivX
HD profile including the world's first DivX HD phone, the Samsung
Wave, and the first DivX HD Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy
S
- Momentum in tablets including the launch of the first DivX
Certified tablet, the Galaxy Tab, enabling powerful DivX HD video
playback at home or on the go
- Multiple new online sites – such as Warner Video Live
(France), Media Markt
(Germany), MovieMAX (Netherlands/Belgium), Videoland (Netherlands/Belgium), Mejane (Netherlands/Belgium), FilmOn (UK); CinemaNow, Film Fresh
and WB Shop (United States) – that
now distribute Hollywood content
in the DivX format for enjoyment on mobile devices
DivX demonstrations at Mobile World Congress include:
- DivX Secure Adaptive Streaming solution that will enable the
high-quality delivery of premium content directly to consumer
electronics devices, including tablets and mobile phones
- The company's Internet TV service DivX TV™ on mobile platforms
and RoxioNow™ powering the digital distribution of premium content
in the DivX format on mobile devices
DivX Certified phones are all tested to guarantee high-quality
DivX video playback. DivX technology makes it easy for consumers to
load their video libraries of both standard definition and HD
movies in the DivX format on their phones' internal and external
memory and then watch their collections anywhere they choose. In
addition, DivX Certified phones feature the ability to connect
directly to other DivX Certified devices, such as HDTVs, turning
the phone into a powerful mobile set-top box in the living room. In
addition, DivX Certified phones support the secure playback of
major Hollywood titles in the DivX
format from leading studios because all DivX Certified devices
include DivX digital rights management.
DivX creates, distributes, and licenses digital video
technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's
consumer media environment — the PC, television, and mobile
devices. Over 400 million DivX devices have shipped into the market
worldwide from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX
also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution
for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content.
Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of
hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video
experience to enable the digital home.
For more information on the DivX in mobile devices, visit
www.divx.com/mobile.
About Sonic Solutions
Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) enables digital media from
Hollywood to Home. For more than
two decades, Sonic products, service, and technology brands
including Roxio®, RoxioNow™, DivX®, and MainConcept®, have fueled
home entertainment, powered rich digital media functionality on a
range of platforms for a variety of partners, and inspired unique
personal media experiences for hundreds of millions of consumers.
Sonic technologies are now combining to deliver a universal
platform for Hollywood Studios, retailers, consumer electronics
manufacturers, and PC OEMs that provides consumers instant access
to premium entertainment from virtually anywhere. Sonic Solutions
is headquartered in Marin County,
California. Learn more at www.sonic.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward looking statements that are
based upon current expectations, including the launch,
distribution, and market acceptance of the DivX format. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the forward
looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties,
including those discussed in Sonic Solutions' annual and quarterly
reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This
press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic Solutions'
most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain
a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including
risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic
Solutions does not undertake to update any forward looking
statements.
Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, RoxioNow, DivX,
DivX Certified, and Hollywood to
Home are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by Sonic
Solutions in the United States
and/or other countries. All other company or product names are
trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used
by Sonic Solutions under license.
SOURCE DivX, Inc.