Five Mobile Messaging Mash-Ups You Really Might Want To Try
by Russell Shaw
I’ve been hanging out on the messaging section of the programmableweb site, playing with some of the more than 30 mobile Web mash-ups listed and linked from there.
Here are five that you’ll want to try right away, along with each mash-up’s self-description:
Dictionary Definitions On Cell Phones- If someone calls you pulchritudinous, how do you know if you should be flattered or offended. Get the definition of any English word. SMS, email, WAP.
Comparison Price Shop by Phone- Use this service to obtain comparison shopping information on your cell phone via SMS, WAP and Email. This mashup integrates the RSS feeds from Nextag with the 411Sync Mobile API.
Cool Restaurants, Bars and Clubs- Google map and bars, lounges, restaurants and clubs etc. Links to reviews. Venues have map with nearby venues. Site also has a Mapchat mashup mixing maps and chat and a Twitter mashup in the members section, showing your status and pic in your profile.
IMified Instant Messenger Buddy- Instant messenger buddy that works accros all major IM networks, including mobile phones, and offers access to Web applications and productivity tools, notes, reminders, to-dos.
Mail To Twitter Gateway Service- Post Twitter updates and retrieve your Twitter timeline via your cell phone or other e-mail enabled mobile device, without incurring SMS fees.
