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Wolfram Alpha, the company behind the online computational knowledge engine that was launched last year, announced today that the price of its iPhone app will be reduced to $1.99 from $49.99. Additionally, the company has launched anew siteoptimized for mobile devices.
The app's drastic price decrease and the availability of the new mobile site that can be accessed for free both serve to meet the company's newpriority to "get Wolfram|Alpha in the hands of everyone." According to Managing Director Barak Berkowitz, the company aims "to democratize knowledge by giving people everywhere access to the amazing computationalpower and factual archive that is Wolfram|Alpha."
newpriority to "get Wolfram|Alpha in the hands of everyone." According to Managing Director Barak Berkowitz, the company aims "to democratize knowledge by giving people everywhere access to the amazing computationalpower and factual archive that is Wolfram|Alpha."
Those who purchased the iPhone app [App Store] at its previous regular price of $49.99 or its sale price of $19.99 can request a refund via anonline form through May 3. At its prior price of $49.99, the Wolfram Alpha app stood out in stark contrast to its web site that could be accessed from the iPhone for free, though it has still earned an overallcustomer rating of 3.5 stars in theApp Store. Such a considerable permanent price drop has not been common in theApp Storeand the offering of this refund is notable for its timeliness and the forthright manner in which it is being offered.
Wolfram Alpha will also be launching a version of its app for the iPad on April 3, to be priced at $1.99 as well.Wolfram Alpha, the company behind the online computational knowledge engine that was launched last year, announced today that the price of its iPhone app will be reduced to $1.99 from $49.99. Additionally, the company has launched anew siteoptimized for mobile devices.
The app's drastic price decrease and the availability of the new mobile site that can be accessed for free both serve to meet the company's newpriority to "get Wolfram|Alpha in the hands of everyone." According to Managing Director Barak Berkowitz, the company aims "to democratize knowledge by giving people everywhere access to the amazing computationalpower and factual archive that is Wolfram|Alpha."
Those who purchased the iPhone app [App Store] at its previous regular price of $49.99 or its sale price of $19.99 can request a refund via anonline form through May 3. At its prior price of $49.99, the Wolfram Alpha app stood out in stark contrast to its web site that could be accessed from the iPhone for free, though it has still earned an overallcustomer rating of 3.5 stars in theApp Store. Such a considerable permanent price drop has not been common in theApp Storeand the offering of this refund is notable for its timeliness and the forthright manner in which it is being offered.
Wolfram Alpha will also be launching a version of its app for the iPad on April 3, to be priced at $1.99 as well.
