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Send Us Your Photos!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

We love our textPlusers, and nothing would make us happier than to feature you– yes you– online. Just send us your photos, and they could be used by textPlus in our app, in our advertising, on the textPlus Facebook page and or on our Twitter. Team textPlus will choose some of the top images based [...]

textPlusers Say Texting Plays a Big Role During Olympics

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

Recently, a study from the UK showed that people are more likely to send a text than make a phone call when communicating with friends and family. We here at textPlus love that texting is becoming a primary way to communicate. After all, we text everyday, every hour even. But, what happens at major sporting [...]

Travel Tip #1 – staying connected for cheap

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

My adventures in Japan included walking about town in Asakusa where locals ride bikes everywhere. Vending machines were abundant. You could even buy BEER from vending machines. Hmmm… Needless to say, I saw a lot of different customs. To combat the culture shock, I was happy to stay in touch with family and friends back [...]

textPlus for Nokia Symbian Phones Launches Today

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

Already on iPhones, iPod touches, iPads, Android phones and tablets and Windows Phone 7 phones, we’re excited to announce that today, textPlus is available for Nokia phones running Symbian. Now, you’re just one message away from staying in touch with friends and family anywhere in the world when you download textPlus on your Nokia phone. [...]

Step into Summer with textPlus and Win!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

Fireworks, parades and BBQs– oh my! Summer is definitely here and it’s a perfect time to gather your friends and family to celebrate our Independence Day. But, with July 4th falling in the middle of the week and so many other activities going on, how do you gather all your friends together? We have a [...]

Top 10 Reasons to Text Dad This Father’s Day

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

It might be 2012, but some of our fathers are still not keen texters. It’s true– they might have all the latest gadgets, fast toys, and even snazzier ties. But, might be stuck plunking away on the computer with email or still picking up the phone to (gasp!) call. When should you text Dad and [...]

textPlus Survey: Summer Travelers are Savvy at Saving Money

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

If you’re like most Americans and heading on the road this summer, you’re probably thinking about how to make sure your phone bill doesn’t come back with several extra zeros — especially if traveling internationally. And although we here at textPlus assume most people know there’s options when communicating on their mobile phones and devices [...]

Celebrate Three Years with textPlus and Win!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

Celebrate our third birthday with us for three weeks and you can win in the process! After all, good things always come in three. Three years of textPlus Three ways to win Three weeks of contests To enter, simply invite three of your friends to textPlus for your chance to win Beats headphones. When you [...]

Texting and Walking- Is It Really Dangerous?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Amy Higgins | 7 Comments

The dangers of texting and walking continue to make the news. It seems as harmless as other things you do when you walk – like checking your watch, looking through your purse or wallet, and staring into a store window. But if your text and “jay”walk in Fort Lee, New Jersey, they could fine you [...]