Analysis: MySpace and Facebook challenge mobile-only social networks
Mobile life is blooming. Some 47 mobile social network companies have emerged globally, to help cater to our need to message and communicate while on the go.
But what about the huge incumbents, like MySpace or Facebook? Will they thrive on the mobile web?
Well, the 47 mobile-only networks will probably tell you that mobile is a whole different animal, and downplay the threat of a switch by their millions of users to those big guys. But… Continue Reading
Bluepulse, lets you message friends everywhich way
The market for social networking on your mobile phone is wide open, with neither Facebook nor Google offering anything compelling.
Right now, mobile communication revolves around texting, and it’s unlikely move away from that soon. It’s no surprise then, that most companies building mobile social networks are building around texting. Mig33 has seen success in Asia by offering texting, but also IM and phone service around it.
But texting has a big drawback. It doesn’t offer a… Continue Reading
Bluepulse nabs YouTube’s old offices, raises $6M
Mobile social networking company Bluepulse has raised $6 million in funding, announcing it two days after a key competitor made a similar announcement.
Bluepulse lets mobile phone users create profiles, and then message and IM each other, as well as share photos and videos. You download its software from its Web site. It’s similar to MocoSpace, which on Monday said it had raised $3 million. Lots of other companies, including Eqo, offer similar services.
The company, formerly… Continue Reading