Singapore Text Message Speed Records
There is little doubt that when it comes to five-star Singapore hotels, the world is truly one’s oyster. They are a splendid combination of old-world hospitality and cutting edge design and technology, echoing some of the characteristics of the country itself. Being pampered is really just the beginning here, where the aim of guests and staff alike is the total rejuvenation of the body and spirit. One can stay utterly free from the distractions of the outside world and enjoy the solitude of a vacation; but one can also be absolutely connected to the world, because technology here is always a step ahead of the rest of the world.
Singapore is an extraordinary place, with easy access to all the global trends of the east and the west, and an easy warmth from the people that makes adapting to new ideas almost second nature. It is not a coincidence that Singapore has held the world’s record for the fastest text message not only once but two times, in the short history of the category. The first time was in 2004 when Kimberly Yeo texted 26 words in just 43.24 seconds. The previous record was 67 seconds, which shows quite a leap between the records. At the time, it was noted that Singapore was ahead of the rest of the world in cell phone use. Interestingly, in the years between, cell phones have become a necessary tool in the world, and it’s unusual to meet someone without one.
This could be part of the reason why the record has been set multiple times since then, because the learning curve was caught by the rest of the countries in the world. Texting is certainly changing the way human beings communicate. But it’s interesting to see that Kimberly Yeo’s speed has not been significantly challenged. In 2006, Mr. Ang Chuang Yang , a 16-year old from Singapore, set a new record of 41.52 seconds. This is less than 2 seconds off of Ms. Yeo’s record two years before. Singapore must have fast hands and quick minds to set such records!
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