Ripped off by Texting? There’s an App to Fix That

As more and more people start using mobile devices nowadays, it becomes easier to stay in touch. But sometimes, the actual cost of doing so can add up to a lot, dollar-wise, that is. Take text messaging as an example: Why would you want to pay 15¢ for every message you send when, in reality, it only costs wireless carriers a fraction of a cent to get a message from one phone to another? That’s a huge markup! If only there were an app you could use to save that money for going out…

Enter PingChat!, a free text and multimedia messaging app used by over eight million users worldwide developed by Enflick, a small startup company located right here in Waterloo run by three former grads! PingChat! for the iPhone/iPod touch, BlackBerry, and Android phones allows you to chat with anyone that has the application on their device. It has the ability to share your photos, contacts and location with friends (only when you choose to do so, of course), and even lets you do group chats, which is especially handy when you’re out and about and want to get in touch and collaborate with a group of friends all at once. This is something regular text messaging just can’t do! Check it out if you don’t believe me. And did I mention it’s FREE?

If you’re interested in developing apps like PingChat! or doing any kind of marketing, you should also know that Enflick is hiring! Instead of getting a RIM job or becoming a Googler, check out Enflick if you’re looking for a fun and laid back working environment, where you can typically show up for work at 11 am without getting told off by someone. It’s the complete opposite of your typical corporate working environment, with an open concept space and no cubicles, which is definitely a plus for collaborating with the team. Enflick is hiring students for all terms, so check them out while JobMining or on their website at www.enflick.com/careers.html.