I can quickly create Google Calendar events by sending an SMS to 48368 (GVENT) in the US. Using natural language like 'dinner tomorrow 7pm' allows for instant scheduling via text without needing web access.
I think this SMS weblog is a cool idea for posting updates via text. It shows how early mobile blogging worked by bridging cellular technology with the web to enable quick, remote updates long before smartphones.
I found early, exclusive screenshots of Google Calendar from 2006. These images provide a historical look at the original user interface and features of the scheduling application during its initial launch and beta phase.
I speculate on the launch date of Google Calendar in this brief 2005 post, capturing the early buzz surrounding the release of Google's foundational scheduling and productivity application.
I published the IIMB PGP99 Birthday calendar online for Google Calendar, iCal, and Mozilla Calendar. You can use the iCal or XML feeds to sync these birthdays and keep track of our cohort's special dates.
I discovered NetXCell, a neat service that allows me to send SMS messages directly from my web browser. It is a convenient way to manage mobile messaging without needing a physical handset for every text.