It’s fun to see relatively simple concepts as they struggle to stay relevant.
My family uses GroupMe as we chat across devices (a couple retired iPhones, a feature phone, Mom and Dad’s phones), but I’ve had the most success with this application at major event like SXSW (“Hey… are you guys out of that session yet? Wanna grab dinner?”)
It’s cool to see GroupMe looking at that event based usage a little more as they try to keep up.
If I’m reading this right, it’s even a little foray into the mobile payment space.
GroupMe, a Messaging Start-Up, Rolls Out Group Event Service – NYTimes.com.