Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging is a synchronous communications technology, with the most popular IM service being MSN.

Fring (http://www.fring.com) is a free Instant Messaging and Skype client for most mobile phones. It allows messaging between the most popular IM systems. It works best over a WiFi connection, or good 3G connection.

Microblogging is a cross between sms texting, blogging, and instant messaging. Microblogging is an asynchronous, collaborative communication technology, suited to use on mobile devices. The most popular microblogging service is currently Twitter. Twitter usage has had exponential growth during 2008, with an increase of 752% to over 3 million users world-wide.

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Communication and collaboration

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