(28 December 2007 3:25 pm)

MUMBAI: Webaroo has launched picture messaging as a part of their SMS GupShup service offering. This will enable its users to send personalised picture messages with SMS.

This additional feature has been launched to fulfill the needs of users who wish to flavour their New Year greetings with descriptive pictorial images. The service is available free through Webaroo's website www.smsgupshup.com.

"This picture messaging service will open up more possibilities for GupShup users to send personalised New Year greetings," said Webaroo vice president, India operations, Chirag Jain.

The SMS GupShup picture messages are low-resolution images and will be compatible with all GSM handsets and available to mobile users across all GSM service providers.

Webaroo was founded in 2004 and has offices in California, Washington, Mumbai and New Delhi.