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22.11.2016 10:02:07 CET | Business Wire | Press release
Circle Media Inc., a company leading the way in healthy screen time management across all devices, today announced two new retail partnerships that bring Circle with Disney to 10 European countries. Working with Tura and Bullboat Distribution, consumers in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark will now have the ability to integrate Circle into their homes to help parents stay informed about their kids’ online activities and limit screen time on every device in the home including smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles.
“Managing kids on devices isn't just a U.S. thing, it’s a global issue,” said Jelani Memory, founder, Circle. “Whether you're in the UK or Norway, you'll find parents who are looking for ways to manage their kids’ content and screen time. Circle is that answer.”
Circle with Disney is managed through a companion iOS app and pairs with Wi-Fi, giving parents the ability to filter content, set a bedtime for devices, and even completely pause the Internet. Each user’s profile and settings can be completely customized based on age and parents’ preferences.
Additional Information About Circle with Disney
Circle is a complete solution that helps families filter content, manage screen time, and stay informed with what their kids do online. The full suite of Circle tools includes:
CIRCLE WITH DISNEY: a smart network device that “talks” wirelessly with a home router and each household device continuously to filter and deliver content based on family settings.
CIRCLE HOME APP: the companion app for Circle with Disney gives parents the ability to filter content, set a bedtime for devices, and even completely pause the Internet. Parents can manage user profiles and settings, and completely customize them based on kids’ ages and parents’ preferences.
MYCIRCLE APP: A content dashboard for every member of the family, the MyCircle experience is tailored to each person’s interest. Family members will default to MyCircle as their homepage, which will be populated with curated and exclusive content and provide information about the user’s online history.
CIRCLE GO: Extends the Circle experience to keep all family settings active wherever the family’s devices travel. Circle Go is available for a monthly subscription of $9.95 and covers up to ten devices.
Circle with Disney will be available at a variety of retailers with pricing reflecting appropriate currencies. The Circle Home app can be downloaded for free for iOS or Android from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
About Circle Media Inc.
Founded in 2014 and with offices in Portland, Ore. and Cypress, CA, Circle Media Inc. exists to develop family-centric products that redefine how we connect. www.meetcircle.com .
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