IN THE BEGINNING there was the mobile phone.
And people used it to phone each other, wherever they found themselves, and at whatever time of day.
Then text messaging was invented.
And people texted like there was no tomorrow, because it was quick and it was easy, but it was also costly too.
Then people discovered they could send free text messages online by visiting free SMS sites.
And they did send SMS messages free. And all was well with the world. Except sometimes the messages didn't arrive. Or sometimes the messages cost money to receive. Or sometimes the site that let you send text messages free didn't work anymore (sometimes they never worked - they were a scam).
ENTER THE SMARTPHONE...
And enter free mobile apps that let you send messages free. Whether your friend has a mobile phone or not. Whether you know their network or not. Whether they are on Skype, or Facebook or Trillian or some other kind of instant messaging network.
Have smartphone. Have free mobile app. Will message. For free.
There are many free mobile phone apps. And the mobile messaging apps that are not free only cost a small amount. Importantly, both free and not-free apps let you send free messages to your friends and family wherever they live in the world.
So, let's take a close look at 2 free mobile phone apps
1. Skype Free Mobile App
This is one of the most popular free mobile phone apps and it allows you to send free messages to fellow Skype users. The App currently works for iPhone, iPad, Android and Symbian (Nokia) platforms. Includes free video calls too, naturally.
2. Nimbuzz
Nimbuzz is one of those free mobile apps that make you glad you (and your friends) own a smartphone. It works on all platforms - whether you own an iPhone, a Blackberry or your phone runs windows mobile apps, etc. And not only can you send free messages to other Nimbuzz users, you can also communicate with Facebook users too.
Now let's look at an app that isn't free...
3. WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Mobile App is a smartphone messenger that allows you to message friends and family via your 3G or WiFi connection. It costs a few US$dollars per year to run, but sending messages is free. And it works on iPhone, Android, Symbian and Blackberry phones.
Cheap and free mobile apps are here to stay. And so is free messaging from your smartphone.
Whether it's messaging apps for your iPhone or iPad, your Blackberry, Android or Symbian phone, or whether your phone uses a windows mobile app - sending free messages via instant messaging software will soon be *the* way to stay in touch for all of us.
Mobile apps are just more reliable and more available than 'old-fashioned' free SMS sites that let you send free text messages online.
And if you'd like to find out more about these or other recommended mobile messaging apps you can find reviews and ratings of apps at TextMeFree.com - http://www.textmefree.com/mobile_messaging_apps/
From Steve M Nash - Owner of TextMeFree.com
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