Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for the Skype Lite app that was launched at the beginning of this year in India. Dubbed as SMS Insights, the feature will allow users to send and receive SMS within the Skype Lite app. Continue reading “Microsoft adds SMS Insights to Skype Lite app”
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Facebook Messenger for Android gets SMS support
Facebook has announced that Messenger on Android is getting SMS support. The social network was testing the feature with few Android users since February this year. With the SMS integration, users will now be able to send and receive SMS messages from Messenger.
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Google Hangouts tipped to kill support for SMS/MMS
It looks like Google has some new plans for its Hangouts app on Android. A new rumor suggests that Google will kill support for carrier SMS and MMS in its next update.
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Google reportedly pulling plug on SMS for Hangouts in emerging markets
Google added SMS integration to Hangout last year in October. The feature that was launched to encourage use of Hangouts allowed users to get their Hangouts instant-messages sent them over SMS in case they don’t have an internet connection.
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Hike Messenger now lets users enjoy unlimited SMS
With competition in the instant messaging platform heating up by day, players are finding ways to attract users. Hike messenger which recently clocked 15 million users has announced a new offer to increase its user base. The instant mobile messaging platform from Bharti Soft Bank (BSB) is now offering unlimited SMS to its users.
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How to book a Indian Railways train ticket from your mobile phone with just two SMSes
Indian Railways ticketing has always been cumbersome. While the online booking system indeed solved some of the issues, the IRCTC website always makes us nostalgic of the long waiting queues at stations and be the pinnacle of utter disappointment at times. While the website offers infinite control over your ticket booking, there are a lot of times when you just want it done, with minimal effort. Till now, it hasn’t been possible but worry not, a new and easy way of booking train tickets for Indian Railways is here, and it takes just two steps to book a ticket for upto six passengers! Read on to find out how.
Micromax HookUp launched, Brings along free messaging and more
Micromax has launched a new application which allows users to exchange images, audio and video files alongside the standard messages. Quite similar to the popular Whatsapp service, the application is absolutely free to use and according to Micromax “combines the best of IM chat and text messaging service.”
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Uninor launches special youth SMS Pack in Andhra Pradesh
Uninor has announced a new special youth SMS Pack for Andhra Pradesh customers. This pack is for those who sends more text messages every month and you could send both local and national SMS with this pack. They have recently launched recharges with lifetime validity for its Andhra Pradesh customers.
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BSNL launches SMS based STV Activation & Revised 2G,3G Data tariffs
Airtel Launches Unlimited SMS Packs across India
Recently, Airtel rolled out unlimited SMS packs for its customers across India following the huge demand of ‘unlimited’ SMS packs. It looks like Airtel have rolled out these packs to retain some of its customers who were migrating to Reliance because of their Simply reliance packs and plans.
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iSMS iPhone like Threaded SMS App for Symbian
Do you use SMS as a tool for chatting with your friends? Do you need a better SMS interface for your SMS messages? Continue reading “iSMS iPhone like Threaded SMS App for Symbian”
Teenage Girl Falls into Open Manhole While Messaging
According to CBS 2 News a Teenage Girl met with a rather weird accident . She fell into a Open Manhole when she was messaging while walking on the road. There were no warning signs on the road according to the victim Alexa Longueira from New York City , USA. If its the state of affairs in USA , thinking about India. This incident comes as a wake-up call to Teenagers in India and SMS Addicts !
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Vodafone Launches Bonus Cards for Punjab Prepaid subscribers
Vodafone have just introduced a couple of Bonus cards for its customers in Punjab. Here are the details
- Prepaid bonus card 25
- Prepaid Bonus card 49
In prepaid bonus card 25 a customer can send unlimited national sms at the rate of 20 paise doesn’t matter which network or at what time you are sending the SMS. Continue reading “Vodafone Launches Bonus Cards for Punjab Prepaid subscribers”
Teens Embrace SMS, Ignorant of Consequences
SMS – basically it was being evolved to convey short messages and over passage of time, its been used as a means of passing time, in fact teens are now seen texting every where and every time, doesn’t matter whether they are in school, sleeping, eating, playing or even studying.
Students, specially teens are seen glued with their mobile phone with a good ‘Unlimited’ sms plan on their mobile phone. That’s it. These unlimited SMS plans are adding fuel to the fire.
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