Wireless carriers in the US have long realized the gold mine they have in SMS messages. Accordingly, they have adjusted prices in order to maximize value. Unlimited Text Message plans for a family run from $20 – $30 per month.
So, how much are you paying for text messaging? Do you have an unlimited plan or do you pay for a set number of SMS messages?
Today’s mobile phones are extremely powerful and useful. Most people have their phone with them all the time. So, can these devices help us get more done?
We are all aware of the explosion in the number of cell phones available in the US today. Everyone–from business professionals to doctors to house wifes and grandparents–has a mobile phone. In addition to general mobile phone usage, over the past three years we have seen enormous growth in the smart phone market, fueled initially by the RIM Blackberry then the Apple iPhone and now Google Android devices.
These modern smart phones provide a number of rich capabilities including standard text messaging, multi-media messaging (MMS), full web browser, email client and rich custom applications. Basically, having an iPhone or Android phone such as the Driod gives users the same amount of power and capability of a typical computer, especially for tasks like email, web browsing, and instant messaging.
In order to get the full benefits of these devices and the monthly subscription costs, users must beging to look for new uses that can add value and benefits to their every day lives. One area that most people struggle with is organization, task management and simply remembering to do the things we need to do. In recent years a number of tools and techniques have been built around the “Getting Things Done” methodolgy by David Allen. Task management seems to be a perfect fit for smart phones. First, we always have the device with us, so we will always have our list of tasks and reminders. Next, these devices combine general computing with communciation, which allows us to inform and remind others.
Imagine you need to remind your teenager to study for their big exam next week. You remember the exam today, but it is a week away and if you tell the teen now, they will forget about it within 30 minutes. Now, with today’s technology and great applications such as the ToldTwice Free SMS Reminders app, you can send a free SMS reminder to the teen’s cell phone one or two days in advance of the exam. The teen will recieve the text on their cell phone and everyone’s productivity will increase.
How do you use text messaging? Is is a communications tool? Do you
send work instructions or tasks to others?
Or is purley for social interactins with friends and families?
We provide a service to send <a HREF="http://www.toldtwice.com“>free
SMS.
How can technology can help busy parents? Modern families are busier than ever before. It is typical for both parents to work outside the home and for children and teens to participate in multiple clubs, teams or activities. Most families rely on email, cell phones and most recently, text messaging to communicate and plan their lives.
Technology can be a great tool for families to become more organized and more productive. Organizing key dates in an online calendar allows everyone in the family to be aware of when the next soccer game or dance recital will be held. And in today’s world of internet connected smart phones, we are nearly always available to receive an update via email or SMS text message.
An example of parents using technology for their benefit is ToldTwice.com, a unique web service that allows parents to send reminders to their children as free SMS text messages. Parents can remind the child to study for exams, clean their room or even walk the dog. These simple yet effective tools are helping to improve the quality of life of families across the globe.
Technology is a tool and a tool should help one perform a job better, easier, faster or with higher quality. Using tools like ToldTwice.com and it’s iPhone application do just that in an easy and affordable manner. The iPhone app is available on Apple’s App Store for just $0.99.
Most western families already have expensive cell phone plans that cover the entire family for voice and text messaging. Finding ways in increase the value that we all receive from these costs is going to be increasingly important as our dependence on these devices grows.
Another great example of new technologies that help families are online “Office Suites” such as Google Docs and Zoho. These web services provide word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software that runs completely in your web browser. In addition to the very low cost (or ad-supported fee options), these services provide the ability share documents and collaborate with other members of the family. These tools have proven to be a great benefit for students working in groups.
Parents should continue to look for new technologies and services that provide value to their home and work lives. From online services such as those provided by Google, Facebook and ToldTwice.com to mobile solutions found on the iPhone, parents and children are finding simple and effective tools to help manage their lives.
Video demo of iPhone app for sending free SMS:
Download this great app to send reminders to any cell phone via free SMS.
If you are looking for a great way to remind your kids to do homework, household chores or be home on time then guess what? There’s an app for that!
You can now use the ToldTwice iPhone app to send text message reminders to any SMS ready cell phone.
ToldTwice.com and our new iPhone app are here to help make you more organized and more efficient. We all forget things, especially kids and teens. You can now use technology to make your life better! You can finally get some value from that expensive smart phone and expensive text message plan.
Be sure to check out the ToldTwice iPhone app: ToldTwice – Free SMS Reminders. The app is just $0.99 on the App Store.
Please check out our new free SMS reminder service at ToldTwice.com.
This is a great resource for parents to remind their kids of chores, school work and more.
Here are some common text message acronyms. Learn more about free txting.
ngl: Not Gonna Liengl: Not Gonna Lie
2: To or Too
2dls: Tootles
4: For
4evr: Forever
atm : At the Moment
c: See
cus: Because
cuz: Because or Cousin
ne1: Anyone
ez: Easy
b4: Before
2nite: Tonight
brb: Be Right Back
gtg or g2g: Got To Go
ttyl: Talk To You Later
cyl: See you Later
btw: By The Way
bbl: Be Back Later
btycl: Bootycall
idk: I Don’t Know
idc: I Don’t Care
imho: In My Humble Opinion
lol: Laugh(ing) Out Loud or Lots Of Laughs
rofl: Rolls (or Rolling) On Floor Laugh(ing)
lq2ms: Laugh(ing) Quietly To Myself
omg: Oh My God (or Gosh)
lmao: Laugh(ing) My A** Off
lylas: Love You Like A Sister
lylab: Love You Like A Brother
k or kk: Okay
jk: Just Kidding
jp: Just Playing
jw: Just Wondering
143 or <3: I Love You
luv: Love
ily: I Love You
w/e: Weekend, Whatever
ttly: Totally
ttfn: Ta Ta For Now
w8: Wait
h8: Hate
l8: Late
l8r: Later
ty: Thank You
thnks, thnx, or thx: Thanks
r: Are
u: You
y: Why
ppl: People
4nd: Friend
qt: Cutie
zzz: Sleeping, Bored, Tired
HHRT: Hit Hard Right Through
IMO: In My Opinion
BFF: Best Friend Forever
FYI: For Your Information
kwim: Know What I Mean?
n: and
afk: Away From Keyboard
bak: Back, Back at Keyboard
wdymbt: What Do You Mean By That
