Re:Security (Score 2, Interesting)

In response to this, and everyone stating "I just want to phone and SMS/MMS" But, the fact that thrird-party software works like crap if at all and integrates not-so-nicely, is the very thing allowing the operators to charge insane prizes for SMS and MMS. The same information could be sent just as easily, for a fraction of the cost (think GPRS). However, applications that allow replacement of SMS and MMS are seen as the great big enemy by the operators, which is why they are doing what they can to stop such foolishness. If API:s and platforms becomes stable enough, 3pp could replace SMS and MMS. With DRM, the operators can stop that for good, and users will just have to settle for paying ridiculous prices for simple messaging. Using expensive GPRS (no data agreement) where I live, a 'MMS' of 30K cost less than $0.1, and a 'SMS' less than $0.0001, including overhead.