GroupMe is a free, cross-platform group messaging application
Features
GroupMe allows users to send messages to their group of friends, family, co-workers, classmates, etc.
Available as an app on iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, and is compatible with non-smartphones by sending GroupMe messages via SMS (standard text messaging)
GroupMe will assign a special number for the group for any group members without smartphones to send their messages to
Access and chat with your group through any web browser by logging in at groupme.com
Share photos with the members of your group easily
Send your location to others just as easily as sharing a photo and allow others to find you
Getting started
Download the GroupMe app from the App Store, Google Play Store, Blackberry App World, or Windows Phone Marketplace
Visit groupme.com for specific instructions on creating and managing groups with your mobile OS
Users without access to the app version can still create a group by signing up at groupme.com/sms
Add users to the group by sending “#add [name] [number]” to the group’s phone number (example: #add John 555 555 5555)
Manage the group by using commands including #new, #add, #mute, #unmute, #exit, and #help (more commands available at groupme.com/sms)