Cherple.com – IM To SMS And Back

The gap between the internet and mobile phones is growing ever smaller. Since the iPhone and other smart phones became mainstream, there’s little difference between an IM message and an SMS text message.

Cherple.com is here to make that gap even smaller. Through the site, you’ll be able to send SMS text messages to any phone in the US, and get an answer, all in IM format. Why should you care? Well, it makes getting in touch with anyone with a US cell phone instant, without having to waste money sending a text message from your phone. Standard text message charge rates apply to the user on the cell phone end, but the online user doesn’t have to worry about it.
It could get you out of a jam, say you lost your cell phone and you need to get in touch with someone quickly. It might sound like a novelty now, but it could grow into something truly interesting. Look for a desktop version coming soon, and might we suggest a mobile app?