Samba Introduces New Video Messaging App

Samba Introduces New Video Messaging AppSamba has just announced the launch of their groundbreaking video messaging app which is capable of recording the recipients’ response as they watch the video messages. This is pretty unique, since it is always heartwarming to see how one’s message is received, and there is no better thing in life than to share your joy (and sorrows, too – a burdened shared is half the burden, while a joy shared is double the joy). This might just transform traditional and impersonal
communication methods, where users will then be encouraged to tap into their creativity so that their respective messages will be as witty, funny and quirky as possible in order to elicit a response which is worth recording.

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    Samba brings ad-supported 3G data to the UK

    SambaIt looks like folks in the UK will now have the option to use 3G data services for free. A service named Samba that operates on UK’s Three network gives users the opportunity to connect to the internet without paying any data costs – all they have to do is watch a video advert to gain more credit. The more ads you watch, the more credit you get to spend on surfing. A SIM card purchase which costs  £4.99 (about $7) is necessary to make use of the service – a small price to pay for the amount of free internet which you can get. It looks like travelers in the UK won’t have to fork out much if all they want is data on their phone/tablets, and they won’t have to hunt for WiFi hotspots anymore. Pretty convenient if you ask me.

    However, there are some restrictions to the service – while the amount of credit you can earn is uncapped, it does limit the number of times each video advert can be watched. Users are also blocked from accessing sites that contain pornography, copyrighted material or offensive content. Cookies may also be installed for data collection. A small price to pay for free Internet. I wonder when we’ll see a similar service on this side of the world?

    By Ubergizmo. Related articles: White iPhone 4 arriving in UK on April 20? Too good to be true, Samsung Galaxy S receiving Gingerbread in a matter of weeks,

    Samba launches ad-supported mobile data in the UK, makes you dance for your internet

    Samba launches adsupported mobile data in the UK, makes you dance for your internet

    Want mobile data, but without the pesky monetary cost? Samba, a new virtual network in the UK offers just that, in a model similar to the Blyk virtual operator before it. You’ll need to stump up for a SIM (£2.99,) and an optional dongle, then sit back and soak up a few adverts to earn some internet “credit.” The MVNO uses Three‘s network, but keeps a record of your browsing as part of the deal (which, claims the BBC, you can prevent from being used for marketing purposes). To get online you’ll need to install a browser plug-in, or iPad app which will send you off to the commercials before sending you on your digital way. While technically free, it’ll cost you about two-and-a-half minutes of your time a day to get about 517 megabytes of data in a month. Additional credit can be earned through partner deals, or straight up cash if you just want to get on sans adverts. The “free”-dom doesn’t extend to what you can browse though, with some sites (those deemed offensive, or in breach of copyright) being off-limits. Still, if this sounds like a decent trade-off, or a good backup plan, head down to the source after these messages…

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