For those not in the know, the Burner mobile app allows mobile users to make disposable phone numbers that they can make use of for a number of purposes, including online advertising, while on the road, for business related projects, or for creating dating profiles, among many others. When the app was first introduced, most considered it merely a practical thing to have, and not something cool one can brag about to friends. But the app has recently graduated to another level with the debut of Burner Connection, which basically allows it to integrate with several third party services such as Dropbox, Evernote, and Slack, just to name a few. With these integrations, the Burner mobile app has become something more than just a disposable phone number creator -- it now allows users to save images, set up SMS automatic responders, share music and audio files, and many others. On top of all that, Burner is also introducing new features such as search, customization options, and premium auto-renewing phone lines.
For Burner, the launch of Connections is a huge step forward, especially in making the app more competitive with other similar services out there. Mobile messaging apps are as diverse as they feature heavy, with many going beyond the traditional text based approach and incorporating functionalities such as voice calling, video sharing, GIF sharing, and a whole load of other capabilities. With Burner Connections, it is not just for fun -- mobile users can actually make use of it for business purposes.
Take the Dropbox Connection, for instance -- it is pretty useful when saving incoming photo messages and voicemails. For those who use it with the Burner mobile app, they can easily and separately archive messages and media from family, friends, colleagues, business associates, and clients conveniently.
As for the Evernote and Slack Connections, the former allows mobile users to make instant auto replies directly from Evernote’s notes, while the latter allows people to forward incoming text messages to a Slack Channel and then reply, which could really be handy for those who are into customer service. Also, with the Slack feature, anyone in the designated Slack channel can respond to the Burner messages right from within the Slack environment. This would make it possible for users to manage an office or group phone number that several users monitor. Burner even has a SoundCloud Connection, which allows mobile users to automatically post voicemails to their SoundCloud account. The recorded voicemails can either be set as private or public.
