Software:TxtWeb
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| Original author(s) | Scott Cook |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Manish Shah |
| Initial release | 2011 |
| Type | Application framework |
TxtWeb was a SMS platform for mobile app developers. It was launched by Intuit in 2011 and shutdown in 2014 because of being unviable. It enables users to chat with anybody online without any internet connectivity. It was founded by Scott Cook, Manish Shah, Manish Maheshwari and Clinton Nielsen.[1][2][3]
History
TxtWeb was founded in 2011. This platform provided access to a wide range of information in a simple SMS format.
As of 2011, the app had 700,000 free users across 400 towns and cities.[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ "Intuit’s txtWeb platform a big draw with young app developers" (in en). https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/Intuit%E2%80%99s-txtWeb-platform-a-big-draw-with-young-app-developers/article20765163.ece.
- ↑ Kumar, Divya (2011-06-23). "SMS and surf" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/sms-and-surf/article2128791.ece.
- ↑ "Flipkart Makes Senior Level Appointments - The New Indian Express". https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2015/apr/02/Flipkart-Makes-Senior-Level-Appointments-737184.amp.
- ↑ Abrar, Peerzada. "Startup txtWeb may cross 1 billion Indian users in 5 years". The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/startup-txtweb-may-cross-1-billion-indian-users-in-5-years/articleshow/37142414.cms?from=mdr.
- ↑ "Developer challenge for mobile apps". https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2012/mar/28/developer-challenge-for-mobile-apps-353012.html.
- ↑ "Now, send an SMS to know auto distance and fare - Indian Express". http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/now-send-an-sms-to-know-auto-distance-and-fare/857824/.
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