Comments on: What neat things can I do with my new cellphone?

Question: What neat things can I do with my new cellphone?

IndigoRain — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:44:19 -0800

What awesome services are there for cell phones?

I have a new Sony Ericsson z520a. I already know how to surf the web with it, using mobile versions of sites, and I know how to text-message. I know how to use Google/Froogle and how to IM.

What I want to know is, what awesome cellphone-based services are out there? Like Mobo, a site that lets you text message your food order to a restaurant. (Unfortunately, it's only for NYC. I'm in the "Chicagoland" area.)

By: jxpx777

jxpx777 — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:08:22 -0800

If you are a blogger, you can moblog by text message if you set up a moblog email account. This varies by platform so consult your documentation or support forums. If you are a social butterfly, check out Dodgeball (http://www.dodgeball.com). The z520a camera isn't very good at all, but you could still post pictures to Flickr from your phone. Google SMS never ceases to amaze when I show people (much cheaper for directory assistance). Also, check out Lifehacker for various mobile power user tips.

By: Armitage Shanks

Armitage Shanks — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:11:17 -0800

Dodgeball.

By: Armitage Shanks

Armitage Shanks — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:12:00 -0800

Damn.

By: anildash

anildash — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:34:50 -0800

A lot of people I know (especially Dodgeball types) seem to be enamored of Shozu. Google local is a pretty cool app, too. (Better than just texting Google.)

By: Señor Pantalones

Señor Pantalones — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:45:53 -0800

you can upload to your flickr account from your phone via text msg attachment or email.

By: jefeweiss

jefeweiss — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:52:21 -0800

All I know is that if you have Verizon you probably can't use any service that downloads software to your phone.

Verizon uses it's own language and interface for services on it's phones. So you really can't use anything that you don't get from them.

By: IndigoRain

IndigoRain — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:30:14 -0800

Sorry for not mentioning it - my carrier is Cingular.

By: willmillar

willmillar — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:28:00 -0800

mobilecrunch always has some great info. how about cellfire, a coupon service; h-lounge, a ringtone-making-and-selling service; or scanr, a document "scanning" service. hope that helps!

-will