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text message

A short message that contains only text. See SMS.

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A short message that contains only text. See SMS.



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  • Using the lowly text message to fight counterfeit drugs

    Technology based on text messaging is being used in developing countries to fight the counterfeit drug trade.

    Blog posts | January 31, 2012 7:51am PST

  • Carrier IQ 'may have' collected text messages

    This is why software like Carrier IQ is a bad idea.

    Blog posts | December 14, 2011 3:58am PST

  • Secure comms comes to Android

    Good news for conspiracy nuts, James Bond wannabes and those wanting increased privacy for their mobile communications - secured comms is comes to the Android.

    Blog posts | May 27, 2010 10:09am PDT

  • A Day For Dumping on Texting: Give It Up

    Sending short text messages from mobile phones have become arguably the most popular method of instant communications among teenagers and young adults. That was established last fall, when...

    Blog posts | May 27, 2009 6:33am PDT

  • iPhone OS 3.0: MMS

    The iPhone finally gets multimedia messaging, letting you text message photos, calendar invites, and even contacts to another phone. Apple iPhone software guru Scott Forstall demonstrates.

    Videos | March 17, 2009 3:53pm PDT

  • Mobile user messaging - personal vs. work text messages

    All are personal 28% Most are personal 16 About half and half personal/work 25 Most are for work 21 All are for work 11 Source: Pew Internet Project

    Blog posts | December 13, 2008 4:07am PST

  • Average US mobile subscriber sends 357 SMS messages a month

    In Q2 2008, US mobile subscribers sent and received on average 357 text messages per month, compared with making and receiving 204 phone calls a month, according to Nielsen. In the first quarter...

    Blog posts | September 23, 2008 4:29pm PDT

  • What is UR txt msg str@tegy?

    In order to communicate effectively with customers, you may need to demonstrate your mastery of master mobile messaging, says SoundBite Communications' Alan Berrey. And here's how.

    News items | September 8, 2008 11:21am PDT

  • OMG! texting is so expensive

    Amid all the talk about AT&T's data plan fees and the cost of buying an unlocked iPhone perhaps the most notable jump is the cost of texting. News.com's Maggie Reardon breaks it down: Since...

    Blog posts | July 2, 2008 7:34am PDT

  • Why your text messages are not private

    The media, including your correspondent, reported last week that the Ninth Circuit decision in Quon v Arch clearly established an employee's right of privacy in his text messages, even on an...

    Blog posts | June 29, 2008 8:28am PDT

  • 85% of young Americans send or receive text messages

    Mobile activity 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Send or receive text messages 85 65 38 11 Take a picture 82 64 42 22 Play a game 47 29 13 6 Send or receive email 28 21 12 6 Access the internet for...

    Blog posts | March 16, 2008 9:40am PDT

  • 60% of Americans aged 18-29 send or receive text messages

    Mobile activity among Americans 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+ Send or receive text messages 60 32 14 2 Take a picture 31 14 6 3 Play a game 16 8 3 1 Send or receive email 10 9 7 2 Access the...

    Blog posts | March 16, 2008 12:44am PDT

  • SMS traffic over 2008 New Year period increased by 30%

    Global SMS traffic over the 2007-2008 New Year period increased by 30% YTY. Worldwide, phone users sent 43 bln text messages to wish a happy New Year, according to Acision. In Portugal, SMS...

    Blog posts | January 9, 2008 8:59pm PST

  • This revolution will be text-messaged

    Filipinos have been masters of using text messages to rally political protesters. So what happened during last month's failed coup d'etat?Photos: Philippines as texting central

    News items | December 17, 2007 4:00am PST

  • Police Blotter: Verizon forced to turn over text messages

    Justice Department gets judge's approval to obtain archived SMS text messages from wireless carrier without first obtaining a warrant.

    News items | December 5, 2007 6:30am PST

  • Will Windows Home Server be Microsoft's next flop?

    Although you don't hear about them too often, Microsoft has had its own share of flops in the market. Perhaps the most legendary of these was the ill-fated Microsoft Bob. But one of the other...

    Blog posts | September 25, 2007 10:15am PDT

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