SEVEN Networks is bringing its Ping service to the Android community. The application/service is primarily made for mobile operators which will be able to offer it to their customers.
Here’s what’s so special about Ping (from the press release):
“Ping’s user interface shifts the focus from applications to people helping them easily find relevant conversations. Ping also includes SEVEN’s first text chat functionality, a carrier-deployable service that is integrated with other forms of messaging, and gives wireless carriers an opportunity to participate in a hot market now dominated by start-ups and social networking companies.”
According to SEVEN, the main innovation of Ping’s UI is a contact carousel that automatically organizes messages by contact, while at the same time allowing users to view, read and send messages across various services, including Facebook, email, IM, SMS, MMS and voicemail. Touching the icon brings up the message, while holding on the button launches the app for that service.
In addition to the Ping for carriers solution, SEVEN will also make a version of the app available on the Android Market that features access to SEVEN Chat, SMS, voice mail, Facebook Chat and Gtalk.