Tag Archives: Mobile Messaging

Be in the know about Swine Flu

Our friends at Cellphones.org have launched a nice little SMS update service where consumers can find out the latest information about Swine Flu. If you’re in the US, just Text PIGFLU to 41411 and you will receive updates as news develops about Swine Flu. Daily Updates will include: CDC/WHO Updates Information about New OutBreaks Information From Health [...]

Lifelines in Mumbai

The minute the terrorist attacks broke in Mumbai, Twitter received a huge volume of messages sent by SMS. Over at CNN, they report that, “With more than 6 million members worldwide, an estimated 80 messages, or “tweets,” were being sent to Twitter.com via SMS every five seconds, providing eyewitness accounts and updates. Many Twitter users [...]

It’s healthy to text

I still get excited and inspired by the possibilities of mobile communications. On Friday I got a text reminder from my doctor about an appointment I have next week. It reminded me not only to put a memo in my phone but also to email work to say I’d be late in on Thursday. Clear, [...]

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