Finally, a real social net for mobiles
Let's face it. Social networking on cell phones sucks. Web browsing on cell phones is a pain, and nobody has made it easy to participate in the social apps trifecta (profile, friends, and chat) on a mobile device. Despite this, mobile devices are still the best place to participate in social networks because they're always on-net, and they're personal. Plus, they have all the tools needed to support social network action: a built-in camera, a microphone and earpiece, and a texting apparatus. Hello MySpace, right?Well, if MySpace didn't suck on mobile devices, that is.
Enter Mig33. This Australian startup has created a rich, easy-to-use social network for cell phones that runs as a native app. We tried it on a Nokia N95 and it installed by downloading it from Mig33's WAP download site. It ran exactly as described. With the Mig33 client running on your mobile device, you'll be able to browse other users' profiles, send chat texts, participate in a multi-user chat room, and I.M. with your buddies on MSN, AIM, and Yahoo. You'll also have VoIP capability do you can gab it up with your Mig33 buddies. Not a bad combination of functionality--and the best part, Mig33 is free to join.
