The OS 2.0 software on the iPhone now supports integration with the SMS application from MobileSafari, allowing users to send SMS messages to you simply by tapping a specially formatted hyperlink on your website.
The iPhone is capable of interacting with many native iPhone applications as we’ve discussed previously, however the new software presents many new capabilities which we plan to cover over the coming weeks.
To create an sms link on your website, use the following syntax:
<a href="sms:12125551212">Send SMS to 1(212)555-1212</a>The iPod touch lacks a native SMS application, therefore this will only work on iPhones (running 2.0+). Also, Its worth noting many cellphones can accept SMS sent via email as well, providing they are formatted as number@provider.com (check with your provider for specifics).
Nonetheless, support to interact with the native SMS application is another capability web developers can use to provide optimized content to their iPhone visitors. TLet me know what you think in the comments!
sms:60777
our app in iTunes has this short code on the page but it does not work.
(the phoneline number works fine)
Could this be because the sms: 60777
shortcode number?
Text OPF -your message- to
60777
(standard network rates apply)
Just tested this out – it works great! Thanks!