iPhone and blogging excesses

I've been pretty busy this week with the launch of our new Digital Media and Learning competition, but this stuff was worth a break to blog about.

First, I know that many people really like their mobile phones/PDAs. I'm about to upgrade to something new and I'm excited about having something that will allow me to take photos, e-mail them to people, use The Gossip songs as ringtones, etc.

But this is a little over the top: First iPhone bill comes in a box. Justine Ezarik received a 300-page bill listing each and every text message she sent and received. According to an interview on Gizmodo, she amassed 30,000 text messages in a month, and said that was about "average" for what she used on her previous phone, a Treo. Fortunately, she opted for the unlimited text messaging option. I'm pretty certain I'll stay on my 200 texts/month plan when I get a new phone. :)

Second, I've noticed an uptick in the number of people who are updating their blogs while driving. Mobile phones allow us to do a lot, and on-site blog entries are certainly great if you witness something notable and want to post photos and/or text right away, or if you're just delayed in the airport and bored. But I implore my fellow driver/bloggers to please at least wait until you are stopped at a red light!