3. * It is the easiest way to start conversation and keep in touch
with others GroupMe is free group texting and conference
calling.
* It’s sort of like a private chat room over SMS, or reply-all
text messaging.
* When you start a GroupMe, we give it a unique phone
number. When you send a text message to a GroupMe
number, that message is sent instantly to everyone in the
group. We put the sender's names before each message, so it
sort of like an instant chat room. All of the texts below, for
example, were sent to and received from the same unique
phone number.
4. * GroupMe was founded by Jared Hecht and Steve
Martocci in the Summer of 2010, inspired by a
project conceived at the TechCrunch Disrupt
Hackathon.
* Jared Hecht and Steve Martocci raised US$10.6
million in venture capital from Khosla
Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, angel
investors, and others.
* GroupMe is a mobile group messaging app launched
in May 2010
* In August 2011, Skype acquired the one-year old
start-up for around $80 million
5. * interact
* broadcast
* Share photos
* Find people
* Group chat
6. *
* Broadcast or ask a question to spark a
conversation.
* For example, Plan a night out with
friends, see who else is around, or just
talk about the game on TV.
* Direct it toward a few friends, or send it
out on your social networks and see who
responds.
* People you ask can comment without
joining—it's fluid, lightweight, and fun!
7. *
* GroupMe Photo sharing allows you
to send photos to members of your
group. From the group view online,
or in one of GroupMe apps, you can
share a photo with your group.
Choose or take a photo. GroupMe
send it instantly to all members of
your group. Members who are
receiving text messages will receive
a link to the photo; members who
are using one of GroupMe apps will
see it inline. Photos are also visible
to members in the group history on
groupme.com
8. *
* When friends share their
location, you can see them
from the "Map" tab of a
group. This is great for
meeting up!
* Add your location to any
message you send.
* See all group members on a
map.
9. *
* It’s a group texting and conference calling.
It’s sort of like a private chat room over
SMS, or reply-all text messaging.
* When you start a GroupMe, we give it a
unique phone number. When you send a text
message to a GroupMe number, that message
is sent instantly to everyone in the group. We
put the sender's names before each
message, so it sort of like an instant chat
room. All of the texts below, for
example, were sent to and received from the
same unique phone number.
* Every group gets a unique phone number.
When any group member calls the
number, GroupMe automatically connects
everyone in the group on an instant
conference call. It's that easy!
* Any group member can call the
number to start a group
conference call.
10. * Start groups with the people already in
your contacts.
* Send and receive messages using your
data connection, so iPod touches can
join in on the fun.
* When you have a poor connection, the
app can switch you to SMS so you’ll
never miss a message.
* Share photos within any conversation.
11. *
* the last updates on TV seasons and famous people
to chat with and about them,
* receive exclusive mobile content and special
offers,
* automatically enter to a exclusive shows and win a
prizes
12. *
GroupMe works on every phone:-
* With apps for iPhone
* Android
* BlackBerry
* Windows Phone 7
* as well as full support for all other
phones via SMS
13. * As long as you're sitting at a computer, you can start your group on
GroupMe website.Just enter your name and phone number, and they
will walk you through the rest!
* If you're on the phone, you can download one of our apps, for
iPhone, Android or BlackBerry. Each app walks you through the entire
process and helps you manage your groups, wherever you are.
* If you don't have a smartphone, the fastest way to start a group is by
texting START to GROUP (47687). And they will walk you through
everything from there.
* Settings:-
- Name
- Photo
- Sleep mode
- Find friends already on GroupMe (Facebook , Twitter)
- Invite people to GroupMe (Email , Text )
14. * General Settings
- Push Notifications
- Sync Group and Contact
- Enablr Read Receipts
- New User Alerts
*Contact Supports
Help
Legal
Log Out
15. * govern all use of the GroupMe service including
without limitation this website (www.groupme.com)
(collectively the "Service").
* The Service is offered subject to your acceptance
without modification of all of the terms and
conditions contained herein, including the
provisions calling for arbitration of disputes that
may arise out of use of the Service, and all other
operating rules, policies (including, without
limitation, GroupMe’s Privacy Policy
http://groupme.com/privacy) and procedures that
may be published from time to time on this website
by GroupMe (collectively, the "Terms").
16. * Sometimes you may have issues with GroupMe doing
something totally weird on your Phone? Something it has
never done before?
* How to solve the issue ?Try these troubleshooting steps!
1- Check all settings to make sure your preferences were
not reset during a recent update
2- Make sure you are using the most up to date version of
GroupMe
3- Log out of the app and then back in
4- Delete and reinstall the app
5- Restart your phone
17. * GroupMe is the easiest way to start
conversations and keep in touch with your real
life network. It's totally free, and it works on
every phone
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