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Rather than just talking to one another, young people are also sending text and even picture messages to one another using mobile phones. They're even chatting with online buddies and checking e-mail through text messaging.

Today, approximately more people worldwide have a cell phone and send billions of text messages each day using a mobile device. About 65 per cent of text messages are being transmitted by those in the 14-to-24 age bracket alone.

Text messages, say experts from Bell Mobility, save time and money and are dramatically shaping a new digital culture across the airwaves.

Here are some of the latest interactive advantages of mobile technology:

• With text messaging, you can view your e-mail in-box or send e-mail via mobile phone.

• Mobile phones now interact with instant message tools such as MSN Messenger, so you can stay in touch with your messenger contacts while on the move.

• Mobile phones can keep you connected to contests and promotions. Using text messaging, you can vote for your favorite singer on Canadian Idol or win tickets to a concert.

• Mobile blogging is the latest craze on the digital waves. You can create your own digital community, sharing, posting and tagging photos using your mobile phone through hosts such as Buzznet.com.

- News Canada

also see -> Technology: Cell Phones | Wireless - Not Just For Phone Calls

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