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Google's Zingku may Bring more Ads to your Phone
Or maybe not ...
Google has just acquired Zingku, a social networking service for mobile phones. Before you go spreading rumors about what this means in relation to the much-publicized possibly-upcoming Google phone, realize that this might not mean anything at all. Google has been known to make similar acquisitions in the past (such as with the company Dodgeball) and then not take them anywhere into the public eye. Besides, Zingku is more likely to assist Google in spreading mobile advertising than in doing anything with the Google phone. The basic purpose of Zingku is to facilitate social networking (including photo sharing and sending e-invites) for mobile phones but it may be more widely used by businesses to send “mobile flyers” to cell phone customers.
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netwire
Premium Member
join:2001-04-27
Dallas, NC

netwire

Premium Member

Not on my phone...

I see enough ads on the internet, and don't even bother clicking them - if I see a product or service of intrest to me I'll google for it's home address. As for ads on my phone, I think not! (That is, unless they want to pay for a text/multi-media package for me)

dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium Member
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ

dvd536

Premium Member

Re: Not on my phone...

said by netwire:

As for ads on my phone, I think not! (That is, unless they want to pay for a text/multi-media package for me)
Why would they? we get to pay for text ads now(i dont see that changing anytime soon)
tmc8080
join:2004-04-24
Brooklyn, NY

tmc8080

Member

doubtful

What is so good about cell phone advertising that would give the consumer an incentive?

Free service? Free feature such as text messaging?
Taxes/fees/surcharges subsidized?

There is no way people will volunteer to be annoyed..

brooklynman4
join:2004-09-07
Brewster, NY

brooklynman4

Member

Re: doubtful

Remember the donot call list ends next year.

AnonProxy
Premium Member
join:2001-05-12

AnonProxy

Premium Member

Re: doubtful

The Do Not Call list does not END. Please get that through your head.
The numbers first added expire, and will have to be placed back on the list. You can do that now or after they expire...your choice. Further there is pending legislation to make the DNC list permanent.
Taget
join:2004-07-29

Taget

Member

Could work.

If it's dirt cheap or free. Why not as long as it does it's most basic feature well. Make phone calls.

I'm just worried that we'll have these annoying ads and still end up paying through our teeth for internet features.