The Next Problem with SMS

Texting while driving is dangerous. Kids are sending inappropriate sexts.

Now it appears that the bad guys can send text messages that will disable your phone. As mentioned in the link, there are a large number of free services that could be used to send these self-destruct messages to the most popular phones and create mucho chaos.

OMG! Text your emergency to 911

The FCC is looking at SMS as an option for 911 contacts.

Options are good.

Via Slashdot.org.