Not so new, and a bit overhyped is the new feature MySpace is offering to its users. Instead of a notification via email, you can have it sent to you via SMS. It’s a bit of a bummer, because the launch makes it seem so spectacular while in fact it’s nothing more than email forwarding. But still, mobile is the future, and MySpace is a very huge network, so Cingular made a good deal and I think MySpace has cashed in a lot.
MySpace, the popular social networking site, added support for receiving MySpace alerts on your cell phone via text messaging for Cingular subscribers. The alerts are to let users know when they have received things such as messages, comments, picture comments, friend requests, and event invitations.
To receive alerts a user must input their Cingular mobile telephone number and then input a verification code that they will receive in a text message on their phone to complete the activation process. There is no word yet if or when they will expand this service to other cell phone providers, such as Verizon Wireless or T-Mobile, but with the rapidly increasing popularity of text messages it’s likely to happen and happen soon.
From Daily Phreak | via Textually