Monday August 18, 2008 Way to save $$$: Mobile IM w/Java ME tech cheaper than SMS
Lots of developers and wireless consumers are finding out that it is cheaper to use Java ME technology for IM mobile apps on their cell phones than to use SMS text messaging on certain carriers who charge an arm and a leg. Twitter recently decided to end their SMS support in the UK because of this. And, here's an article about how the Java ME tech-enabled MXit app in South Africa is letting mobile users communicate much better with each other (and those on PCs) than by using the more costly SMS text messaging on their mobile phones. See: Here's a quote: To access MXit, the cellphone has to have Internet access, be a GPRS (general radio service) and 3G-enabled cellphone with java viewing software support.Java ME technology saves you money! I knew there was a good reason to write mobile apps in Java. :-) |
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