Analysis: MySpace and Facebook challenge mobile-only social networks

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… Continue Reading

Bluepulse, lets you message friends everywhich way

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… Continue Reading

Bluepulse nabs YouTube’s old offices, raises $6M

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… Continue Reading