Moko, A Friendster-Like Site In Your Palm
Moko is a social networking service such as Friendster or Facebook. The difference is that Moko is designed to be enjoyed on the users palm, meaning from their cellphone. The site owned by Loop Mobile was launched on 21 July 2008. It is considered as the only social networking service that all its features can be accessed through cell phone and through the sites.
Moko has been integrated into 3 networks in Australia and England. This site basis is on its live chat features, then also on the profile pages like Facebook or Friendster and the ability to upload photos and videos. One of the Moko’s specialty is the same experience that the users will get when using this service through cell phone just like through computers. According to Martin Hoffman, CEO Loop Mobile, this thing has not been accomplished by any social networking sites.
As quoted from Itnews.com.au, “Usually services on cell phone are only extras from the real experience if using PC. But here we make that can be accessed from both utilities,” said Hoffman. For the online site version, Moko can be used by anyone and not free of charge. However, the mobile version is given a flat tariff that is also included Moko subscriptions and data using.
In the future, Hoffman said that Loop might charge a fee for the online service. This premium version will have extra new features, for instance presents delivery or personal chat. However for now, Hoffman admitted that they are focusing on bringing this service to other countries.” We want to have a strong basis in Australia, America and England, but for now we want to open a branch in South East,” said him.
