UPS has launched a new application for Google’s Android enabling customers not only to ship andtrack packages but also find the nearest UPS location.
UPS mobile App for Android is another industry-first application for the mobile market in aseries of UPS mobile solutions developed for decision-makers such as small business owners andon-the-go professionals like salespeople and repair people.
Available now for free downloading at Android Market, the new application enables Android usersto track shipments, create shipments using the My UPS address book, calculate shipping rates andtime-in-transit and then find the nearest UPS location.
The Android App joins other UPS Mobile applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry all of whichare also targeted at recipients who benefit from the ability to quickly track shipments. Android isa software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and keyapplications.
“UPS Mobile is a great complement to the UPS brand because – just like our drivers – mobiletechnology is about efficiency, access and convenience,” said Jordan Colletta, vice president ofcustomer technology marketing at UPS. “The new UPS Mobile App for Android extends our unsurpassedmobile accessibility and places UPS at the fingertips of our customers on the go.”
Developed exclusively for use on Android (version 1.6 and higher), the new UPS Mobile Appdoesn’t require a log-in for tracking. But when logged in, the application shows a history oftracked shipments and automatically refreshes when the application is opened. UPS tracking numbersalso can be nicknamed for quick reference.
Android users can access their My UPS Address Book and Preferences and create shipping labels,which can be e-mailed in a PDF file for printout. Once the label is printed, customers can use theapplication’s “find locations” feature to easily find a UPS drop-off location.
