A new study shows that 75% of Americans admit to using their smartphones while on the toilet. 11Mark surveyed 1,000 Americans online to see what their cell phone habits were while using the can. As it turns out, toilet texting wound up being fairly common amongst the 28 to 35- year-old demographic at a bold more »

When my phone rings I generally cringe, not because I am hiding from anyone or expecting any bad news, I simply do not like to talk on the phone. Me personally, I would much rather get an email or text message instead of a phone call. Or even a Facebook message would be a better more »

Today marks the first day of Verizon’s switch to limited data plans for new customers. New customers now how the option of signing up for plans offering 2GB, 5GB and 10GB of data each month. Moderate data users will likely not exceed their limit and will be spared of any overage charges. Verizon still wants to keep customers informed on where they stand in data usage, so it will begin sending out free text message alerts this week.

Many companies offer to text customers as reminders or updates. From banks to sports to traffic updates, these companies are taking a good, hard look at Sprints change in policy which now charges one-half of one cent for each text sent. ESPN has stopped sending text messages with updated scores to Sprint customers. “As many more »

While I generally believe laws that are designed to protect us against our own stupidity are well, stupid, there are some exceptions to that rule. Take this for example, I live in Florida and that means (should I choose) I could ride a motorcycle without a helmet (as long as I have insurance) but yet more »

AT&T has quietly removed the $20 requirement for quick messaging devices. Consumers will now be able to purchase these devices without data or messaging services, if they so desire. For phone buyers wanting the stylish look of a quick messaging device phone without the hassle of high price plans, now is your time to buy. more »

Boom. All of a sudden Google Voice just became a big deal after getting Sprint to come aboard. As of today, Sprint customers can make their number a Google Voice number. Just like that, Sprint customers can choose to ring any number of phones when someone calls their number, they can choose to have transcripted more »

The free text and picture messaging app textPlus has announced a new feature — phone numbers. Yup, the textPlus app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad has recently been updated and now when launched it will give you the option to get an actual phone number. In other words, your Text Plus setup will more »

A new messaging application created by Voila, allows SMS messages to be broadcast to specific geographic locations. The service has been providing geo-specific information to help subscribers deal with issues pertinent to their location. Previously, broadcast messages went to all subscribers. This means those in the flood-prone areas of Port-au-Prince could get messages on safe more »

Competition is good. Nowhere is the more true than in the telecommunication businsess. Today, US Cellular announced expansion of their Overage Protection program that goes beyond just getting a text message when users reached 75% of their monthly allotment. The new plan provides protection, limiting voice overages to no more than $50 for individual users more »