MySpace Lanches New Version of Mobile MySpace

For about a year and a half, the popular social networking site MySpace has offered a mobile version of its site. The problem with this mobile version was that it was only compatible with Cingular or AT&T cellular devices. Many people complained about the poor quality and the limited availability for MySpace Mobile. This prompted the company to begin working on a new mobile version that would be compatible with all major cell phone carriers.

On March 17, 2008, this service launched by MySpace. The application button appears on the left side of the screen when members log in. It's located just under the member's picture and with the graphic of a cellular phone it's easy to find. Users of MySpace can also visit MySpace's mobile profile by going to www.myspace.com/myspacemobile.

MySpace mobile does not cost members anything though they will be billed for data usage by their cellular carriers. When members receive a comment, message, or friend request they are notified via text message alerting them to the communication. Not all features are available so members can't watch videos or listen to music posted on the social networking site.

Currently MySpace mobile is available for those using services provided by At&t, Alltel, Helio, Sprint, Verizon, Cellular One, US Cellular, and Virgin Mobile. In the near future additional carriers including T-Mobile will be added to MySpace Mobile.

Users wanting to access MySpace mobile must have a phone with a working internet connection and access to a text plan to receive messages from MySpace. Messages from MySpace mobile will appear at the carrier's standard rate.

Social networking enthusiasts will be having fun learning about MySpace mobile and the many potentially great features offered by this service. Now those who are blocked from the site at school or work can keep up with what's going on 24/7.

As this is a new feature don't expect it to work perfectly during the initial stages of its offering. It may take MySpace some time to work out any kinks with the service. Now the only question I have is "where is my cell phone?"

Sources:
www.myspace.com/myspacemobile