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Two Billion Free Text Messages Sent via WhosHereMar 24, 2011 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- myRete, Inc. the makers of the incredibly propular iOS application, WhosHere(R), has announced that its users have sent over two billion free text messages through its network. This milestone was achieved on February 27. In addition to free text messages, WhosHere users can send free, unlimited pictures and VOIP calls to each other. Stephen Smith, co-founder & COO said, "WhosHere clearly resonates with our users and they love the instantaneous delivery that occurs with our messages. The result is real-time conversations between users. Any day a user logs in, they will send an average of 40 messages." WhosHere is the first mobile social networking app for the iPhone to let users meet new people and interact based on proximity. The application introduces a user to others with whom they have something in common. When a user finds someone interesting, they can send free text and image messages and make free VOIP calls. All this is done without disclosing any personal information unless the user chooses to provide it. The most common uses of WhosHere include dating, making new friends, chatting with like minded people, looking for jobs, selling stuff, looking for clients, promoting bands, practicing foreign language skills with native speakers and virtual tourism. WhosHere was a Social Networking finalist in Mashable's 2009 Open Web Awards and was a 2010 Hot Ticket nominee for Best Bootstrap by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. WhosHere runs on all Apple iOS devices: the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It is available for free download on Apple's iTunes App Store and can easily be found at myRete.com/download. About WhosHere and myRete, Inc. WhosHere has over 2.5 million users. An average user sends 40 text messages any day they log in. Over 2 billion free text messages and 100 million free images have been sent via WhosHere. It is used in over 150 countries and the app is localized in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Thai. myRete, Inc. was founded in March 2008 with the singular focus of bringing an exceptional mobile social networking experience to the burgeoning smart phone marketplace. Rete is Italian for "network". Offices: San Mateo, CA, and Alexandria, VA. WhosHere is a registered trademark of myRete, Inc. # # # Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/iPhone/WhosHere/prweb8234923.htm PRWeb.com |