Mobile Messaging - Is it an Addiction or a Way of Life?

SMS is the most widely used data application – beating email, IM, and social networking sites.  More people text than own TV’s, read newspapers or drive cars. No wonder states are scrambling to pass laws against texting while driving  - a recent Mobile Messaging Study commissioned by NeverFail found that 76% of respondents text while [...]

Are Tablets Discouraging SMS Usage? I Think Not....

I was catching up on podcasts this weekend, and listened to the Media Hacks series over at Six Pixels of Separation, the blog of Twist Image.  The January 31st episode was all about the iPad, and at one point I believe CC Chapman said – somewhat offhandedly – that this type of technology and others [...]

Sure it Makes Calls - But How Well Does it Text?

new study [link;http://www.npd.com/press/releases/press_100209.html] released by the mobile market research firm NPD shows that – at least in the US – mobile device buying decisions are largely based on how easy it is to use the device to send SMS or text messages. Mobile devices with full keyboards are a major factor in these decisions. mocoNews.net [...]

Foursquare and Bravo take Social TV Outside

Not all Social TV has to take place in the living room. Recently, TV network Bravo teamed up with website Foursquare to get viewers to visit real-world locations related to Bravo TV shows like “The Real Housewives”, “Top Chef” and “Shear Genius”.

Foursquare is a “check-in” website that enables users to broadcast their current location to [...]

What’s cool about the iPad? The possibilities…

As always, Apple creates great stuff…no news there.  When I look at the iPad, I can’t help but think of what future iPad generations will bring.  For starters, I don’t think it’s a stretch to see voice, SMS and MMS services added – seems like this version will make it easier to use my Facebook [...]