Text Messaging and Email

By Beth Lim Text Messaging

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Definition of Text MessagingPros and cons of Text MessagingGuinness Books of RecordsText MessagingWhats the definition of Text Messaging? Spam!

Communication!

An addiction!The traditional definition is A message that should include all 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 numerals to be sent or received.

Text MessagingThe history of Text Messaging:

1920- RCA Communications, also called Verizon Wireless, the first Text Messaging service introduced by New York. 300 thousand radiograms were transmitted in the first year.1971-ALOHAnet, introduced by the University of Hawaii, allowed users to send alphanumeric messages. This action is called Radiotelegraphy. 1980- The pager was devised for short messages. A small display allowed the subscriber to see who was trying to contact them. A one- way numeric pager could only type in digital letters. However, by the time it got so popular, people started including texts by simply turning the beeper upside down. 1992- SMS messaging was used for the first time when Neil Papworth sent the message Merry Christmas via the Vodaphone network.

Oh great, its time for history

Text MessagingUses?A substitute for voice calls in situations where voice communication is impossible or undesirableFlash SMS- a type of text message that appears directly on the main screen. Useful in emergencies. To be able to communicate with someone for a cheaper price when an instant reply is not needed

Text MessagingApplicationsMicro- blogging

Emergency services, e.g. Police, ambulance etc.

Reminders of hospital appointments

Text MessagingWhy SMS?Its easy, anyone can use itIt works on every mobile phoneYou dont need access to 3G or InternetYou dont have to download somethingYou dont have to log into a web portalIts inexpensive (in some countries)

Even I have it!

Text MessagingSocial impactImpact on EngllishMisunderstandingsAddictionLethargyRadiationAffects studiesTexting while driving

Bullying in TextingChain messagesInfluence on perception of studentBad contentSocial unrestTexting in politicsMedical concerns, e.g. Blackberry thumbSpam

ScamPricing concerns (in some regions)Text EtiquitteIncreasing competitionSecurity concernsText MessagingGuinness Book of RecordsFastest Texters (prepared)Fastest Texters (unprepared)Fastest Texters (blindfolded)Most Text Messages in a monthFastest pair of Texters

10 seconds There aint nobody who can beat that! Text MessagingSources:WikipediaMensheathNewsFPStraits TimesTyntecText MessagingThats All!By Beth Lim

Thank you for bearingwith me!

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