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Pocket Accounting
Posted by Rod in Apple, Communications, WordPress, Xero at 5:24 pm on Friday, 23 May 2008

Out today is an iPhone version of Xero.

Xero on iPhone

I’ve been using it for a few days and it’s really cool. With the upcoming launch of the iPhone 3G we wanted to get it out there and see what scenario’s people want.  Expense claims is an obvious one we’ll add soon.

Here is the press release …

Xero now available on the iPhone

Xero announced today the release of a customised Apple iPhone version of their popular online accounting system.
This allows people who have an iPhone (or iPod Touch) to use Xero to access all their bank balances and recent transactions from anywhere. It also provides the ability to call any contact with one simple tap.

Xero Chief Executive Rod Drury said this gives business owners easy access to crucial information at all times - one quick glance at a small device in their pocket provides unlimited flexibility and mobility.

“We believe the iPhone is a breakthrough device and with signals that a 3G version will soon be available in our core markets of New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia we believe now is a good time to introduce an iPhone version of Xero and get feedback from customers.

“We believe online accounting is the core information system for small businesses. With Xero, businesses are beginning to see the power of linking their mobile front line staff to the back office.”

Xero for the iPhone is available immediately to all Xero customers at no extra charge, customers can simply login at http://m.xero.com. It’s also available for anyone to try for free by signing up at www.xero.com.

We also added blog comments today as we shifted to WordPress.  Tell us what else you want here.

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Comments(5)

    Comment by Jason at 6:49 pm on 23 May 2008

    Wow, impressive. It is impressive to see how quickly you guys are adding new features and making a mark on the market.




    Comment by Bart at 7:01 pm on 23 May 2008

    Very cool. Well done to the team.




    Comment by Alex at 11:25 pm on 23 May 2008

    I now officially despise you and your team for creating beautiful applications that US companies can’t use.

    It was one thing to tease me with the Xero demo, showing me a gorgeous app that I can’t have, but now this?

    Thanks Rod,

    Thanks a whole freakin’ lot.




    Comment by James at 4:18 pm on 24 May 2008

    Excellent. There is the business excuse I was looking for to justify buying an iPhone to myself.




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