SMS
SMS (Short Message Service) is the instant transmission of a short text message to and from a cellular/mobile phone. These messages are also known as text messages, texts, txts, or SMSs. It is a low-cost, concise form of communication that has become popular, particularly with young people.
- A SMS exchange between two parties is called 'texting'. Text can be sent and received where normal voice conversations would not be possible e.g. at noisy sports events or during meetings.
Image credit - They can be sent to one or multiple mobile phones.
-SMS messages often contain abbreviations, particularly numbers for words and the omission of vowels. - Predictive text software 'guesses' words or letters, which makes texting quicker and easier and lessens the need to abbreviate.
Image credit - The SMS is an alternative type of media. Many people subscribe to text about news, sports' results, share prices and horoscopes.
- The mobile phone has also become a marketing tool and many companies send advertisements via this medium.
Image credit - It is possible to use the SMS function for banking.
Image credit - Some mobile phones have cameras and you can send photographs via SMS.
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Please do not use sms / e-mail jargon when writing formal texts!
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