manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 This is really winding me up..... Ever since they were developed, MMS picture messages on my contracts have been deducted from my text allowance, using 2 or more recently, 4 messages, which was fine. I absolutely love sending picture messages, as you can see from my stupid face and fly threads... that's kinda my thing. I usually send pics to about 5 or 6 mates at a time, most days. But now you just cannot get a contract with them included in any way They cost between 25 and 31p each, which is an absolute **** take imo.... I WANT MY PICTURE MESSAGES BACK!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 when you buy o2 iphone 4s you get 50mms included in your web allowance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 when you buy o2 iphone 4s you get 50mms included in your web allowance. I was on O2, but the 3g reception was turd. i'm on three now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 iOS 5 now has iMessaging which I believe is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 iOS 5 now has iMessaging which I believe is free as long as on wi-fi or unlimited data. otherwise it comes off you data allowance i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 To me that's free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 iOS 5 now has iMessaging which I believe is free as long as on wi-fi or unlimited data. otherwise it comes off you data allowance i believe Yeah, but most of my mates don't have iphones Maybe i just need more sophisticated friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I use Whatsapp to send picture messages What phone are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I use Whatsapp to send picture messages What phone are you using? Iphone 4s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I use Whatsapp to send picture messages What phone are you using? Iphone 4s Convince your mates to get a phone that can have Whatsapp downloaded onto it. You will not look back at normal texting ever again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmarky Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Why not just upload the photo to say photobucket from your phone and send them a link via text message or email, or post it on facebook for them to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Or... As you've got an iPhone, you could just e-mail all your mates for them to look at when they're next scanning through their e-mails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Nothing is quite the same as an instant picture to everybody.. One of my mates even has an old Samsung clamshell that doesn't even have internet facilities lol I've installed Whatsapp, cheers looks good. At least i can get them to the Android boys for free now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 One of my mates even has an old Samsung clamshell that doesn't even have internet facilities lol Ah, I see the problem here. You need new mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Nothing is quite the same as an instant picture to everybody.. One of my mates even has an old Samsung clamshell that doesn't even have internet facilities lol I've installed Whatsapp, cheers looks good. At least i can get them to the Android boys for free now Whatsapp is the way forward. I've been using it for well over a year now as my primary communication method. I hardly use my text allowance now as most of my friends, family and colleagues use this. In some respect it's better than texting as it also shows you when the recipient received it (you know if they have ignored you ). If their phone is switched off, it will show as undelivered. Much better than a text message delivery report! You can send images, recordings and an array of other media. Those of you who have controlling wives, DO NOT tell them about Whatsapp as it now has a feature where you can send the recipient your current precise location (on a map and as a coordinate). If you're having an affair, she'll soon find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 +1 for What'sApp ... I have an iPhone for work (which I HATE) but I have a PROPER phone for personal use... i.e. an Android phone... and I use WhatsApp on both. Quality app! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 +1 for What'sApp ... I have an iPhone for work (which I HATE) but I have a PROPER phone for personal use... i.e. an Android phone... and I use WhatsApp on both. Quality app! + 1 - Android all the way!!! Whatsapp costs 59p on iPhones but it's FREE on Andriods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 +1 for What'sApp ... I have an iPhone for work (which I HATE) but I have a PROPER phone for personal use... i.e. an Android phone... and I use WhatsApp on both. Quality app! + 1 - Android all the way!!! Whatsapp costs 59p on iPhones but it's FREE on Andriods Nah, it was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I use whatsapp all the time on my android! It is the nuts for sending non compressed files / pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 +1 for What'sApp ... I have an iPhone for work (which I HATE) but I have a PROPER phone for personal use... i.e. an Android phone... and I use WhatsApp on both. Quality app! + 1 - Android all the way!!! Whatsapp costs 59p on iPhones but it's FREE on Andriods Nah, it was free. Really? They stopped charging for it now? When I had my iPhone, I had to pay 59p for Whatsapp. When I bought my HTC Sensation, I was thinking I would have to folk out another 59p but when I went to purchase it, it was free!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 One of my mates even has an old Samsung clamshell that doesn't even have internet facilities lol Ah, I see the problem here. You need new mates. Yeah, he's one of those weirdos that uses a phone to phone people with Yes mate, free on app store too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassanZ Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I use whatsapp all the time on my android! It is the nuts for sending non compressed files / pics Yep, I find that feature extremely convenient. The recipient receives it almost instantly too! I reckon in the future Whatsapp will become an 'built-in' feature on all/most mobile phones (Android and iPhone at least), just like how Facebook, Twitter and Youtube have recently become 'built-in' features. The only reason mobile phone manufacturers may not be able to install Whatsapp as a 'built-in' feature is because network operators may object to the idea, as their text service will become unpopular with their current or potential customers due to the costs related to a 'high text' tariff. Everyone will just get a low text tariff due to having a substitute (Whatsapp), this will cause reduced revenues for network operators causing a conflict of interest between them and mobile phone manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I would just setup a facebook group with your mates and upload the pics there. I did this with a group of mates so we can share music, works pretty well, best drunken idea we ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Does anyone remember when the iphones were unable to send MMS`s? Then Apple added it as a "feature" for (i think) the 3gs?! When all other phones had been able to send MMS for years! Another +1 for whatsapp for me, very handy app, Available on iphone, android and blackberry, so that pretty much covers all my mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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