I'm looking for an app that can handle FB chat, google Talk, and my google apps chat all in one. MSN and yahoo would be great too.
Thanks!
Take a quick look at Meebo. It is pretty nice and supports a bunch of chats.
Digsby. That is all.
I use IM+, but I already had a license.
I'll say this. TRY them all and see what works best for you. There ARE several solutions.
ebuddy ftw !
meebo is what i'm using until Trillian puts out the Android client.
afazel said:
Digsby. That is all.
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I have Digsby on Windows and Adium on my Mac at the office. I assume you thought I was talking about desktop IM clients? I don't think Digsby has an app for Android.
Thanks for the Replies, I'll check out the mentioned apps.
I agree wid "Twerk" above, cause I also use da "eBuddy", which supports; MSN, Yahoo, Facebook etc. Hope this helps innit.
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I've been using Nimbuzz, mostly because I read that it uses less battery than Meebo, which I have not confirmed.
Nimbuzz does work great though!
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ebuddy ftw !
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it would be better if you could send files... maybe you can and i'm just dumb
I use imo.im as its the most reliable skype chat client (chat only no voice) better than skype lite and it handles most clients out there.
+1 for meebo
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I don't use Meebo nor eBuddy, as they don't actually sign into the services on the app, they actually route the traffic through the Meebo/eBuddy servers. I don't like that (connection issues abound, and security implications).
Personally, I am waiting for Trillian.
Ebuddy has worked the best for me. I wish everyone was on Google Talk.
IM+ Is such a joke to me - it doesn't stay connected and then you can't even use multiple AIM accts. like what's the point of buying it when it doesn't work at all?
Loved it in Winmo... hopefully they fix it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Trillian beta is now available....
http://www.trillian.im/learn/tour-android.html
DaveMW said:
I'm looking for an app that can handle FB chat, google Talk, and my google apps chat all in one. MSN and yahoo would be great too.
Thanks!
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i just downloaded Trillian IM BETA ...and its WONDERFUL TRY IT OUT!! best app i have
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Trillian beta is now available....
http://www.trillian.im/learn/tour-android.html
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I've been using Meebo, defintily going to d/l this now though.
IM+ has a way to go, I agree with the above poster. But it has come quite a long way from their original releases. I don't have connection probs, but I get timeouts on ICQ and sometimes Yahoo.
Downloading Trillian. Someone needs to port pidgin.im.
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yahoo directs me to their web based app and i cant find anything else. apparently yahoo is only worried about the iphone and crackberry.
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Are you able to handle GOOGLE?
Here is exactly what you want: http://yahoo-messenger.en.softonic.com/pocketpc
use messenger softwares such as parlingo or Fring. It has all the required messenger services you would require and most of all the softwares are free..
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yahoo directs me to their web based app and i cant find anything else. apparently yahoo is only worried about the iphone and crackberry.
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I recommend you go to nimbuzz.com and download their free app. That is the best app I found, after tons of searching. It has practically every popular IM know built in, and also has skype for internet calling. It has a nice interface too since it's fairly new. I think..... You won't be disappointed.
I think also that nimbuzz.com is definitely best solution, works great and supports all popular IMs...
i recommend SLICK or BEEJIVE , they're awesome
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I think Palringo is good solution. YM,FB,Google etc... and good looking too
i use fring.
Let LinkedIn know we desire a fully functional application like found on iOS. The integration of contact info is nice, but if you need to do things like view somebody's profile ect using the mobile site just aint right.
Similar to how we have a facebook app for additional user requirements beyond the integrated service, we need for LinkedIn.
Email them here: [email protected]
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Let LinkedIn know we desire a fully functional application like found on iOS. The integration of contact info is nice, but if you need to do things like view somebody's profile ect using the mobile site just aint right.
Similar to how we have a facebook app for additional user requirements beyond the integrated service, we need for LinkedIn.
Email them here: [email protected]
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Aren't IN+ Networking or Link 2iN already doing this? Both have a boat load of features. IN+ Networking is free and for me perfectly sufficient.
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Aren't IN+ Networking or Link 2iN already doing this? Both have a boat load of features. IN+ Networking is free and for me perfectly sufficient.
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Yah, I have IN+ right now, but I would like to see more official apps, and this is one way of making them see people want them.
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Yah, I have IN+ right now, but I would like to see more official apps, and this is one way of making them see people want them.
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ah, ok. will email them. won't 'hurt' to get an official app from LinkedIn
Its mostly just for building name recognition. LinkedIn is a pretty big deal, especially to those in business. People not familiar with a platform don't know about 3rd party apps, they know if there is a "LinkedIn" app or not.
The more official apps we have the better for the platform as a whole.
It's a good idea, but I wonder if it will end up like Foursquare. Yes, we have an official app (and I use it), but it is surprising how many people still prefer 4th and Mayor. But I guess having that choice is a good thing.
Right now IN+ fills my LinkedIn needs pretty well.
Official applications are going to be more likely to be downloaded, but I am not sure that LinkedIn has quite the pull as Facebook, Netflix, Angry Birds or Foursquare at this point. It also depends on who is buying the phone. First time users will make assumptions about applications and have less preconceived notions about which apps need to be available to purchase the phone.
I believe if we can get some really hot looking phones that the market share will go up and the apps will take care of themselves. LinkedIn tends to fall into that category of developer. Look at how long it took them to get an official app on the Droid (and as RoboDad suggests, DroidIn kicks the crap out of the official LinkedIn app).
Disclaimer, I am the creator of Link 2iN
even facebook cant be bothered to make an app for WP7. the unofficial one available was last updated in july and its still broken. i doubt linkedIn will bother at this point in time
dtboos said:
Let LinkedIn know we desire a fully functional application like found on iOS. The integration of contact info is nice, but if you need to do things like view somebody's profile ect using the mobile site just aint right.
Similar to how we have a facebook app for additional user requirements beyond the integrated service, we need for LinkedIn.
Email them here: [email protected]
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Give me an idea what Linkedin is and does, if you don't mind?
I use Link 2in and it works pretty good. It also lists your connections just like the WP people hub.
MartyLK said:
Give me an idea what Linkedin is and does, if you don't mind?
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Its a networking community for business (worlds largest professional network). Basically Facebook for Business.
You use it to make professional networking connections. This can be used for getting clients, getting jobs, maintaining your business ect.
I can't tell you how often I've obtained new client relationships, or gotten work from people seeing my connections to somebody else through LinkedIn and inquiring into my services. Many companies are using LinkedIn to search for potential employees as well.
http://learn.linkedin.com/what-is-linkedin/
www.linkedin.com
http://learn.linkedin.com/
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It's a good idea, but I wonder if it will end up like Foursquare. Yes, we have an official app (and I use it), but it is surprising how many people still prefer 4th and Mayor. But I guess having that choice is a good thing.
Right now IN+ fills my LinkedIn needs pretty well.
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I'm one of those 4th & Mayor users. Just because it's a little faster and I like the UI better than the one of the official client. Nice to see you're an active Foursquare user though, mind sharing your username so I can add you (PM)?
No we don't need that
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No we don't need that
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Thanks for your input.
I have searched high and low for a good means of messaging my friends on their Apple devices. They of course want to use nothing but their default Messenger app, and as much as I like Google Voice, it doesn't support pictures or MMS.
I've tried imo.im on both devices with Google Talk, but it's proven to be a bit of a pain, particularly on the ios side.
I'm now looking at all other options, such as Kakaotalk (though I'm in the USA), Facebook Messenger, Skype, and so on. My Nexus 7 is wifi only, and I do not own or use a cellphone (so TabletTalk and Whatsapp won't work).
Considering all of that, can someone please point me in the right direction of a good app or solution?
I just use Google Voice, all my Ipad friends have no problems with it. You do need to get a GV# for best use.
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I just use Google Voice, all my Ipad friends have no problems with it. You do need to get a GV# for best use.
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So far that's been the best solution, but I can't send or receive photos, which is something a lot of my friends and family do.
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So far that's been the best solution, but I can't send or receive photos, which is something a lot of my friends and family do.
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Can you get them to use something like Kik? cross-platform, send receive photos, etc.
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Can you get them to use something like Kik? cross-platform, send receive photos, etc.
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Possibly. It was like pulling teeth to get them all to try IMO.im, and because that didn't go well I'm guessing any other client I ask them to install had better be downright amazing. I was looking at Kik, Skype, Kakaotalk, or possibly Facebook Messenger (though I was worried something like Facebook Messenger or Google+ Messenger would make conversations publicly accessible, which annoys me). Any specific opinions on which would be better?
I use Tango to chat with my fiancé who has an iPhone. Video chat works seamlessly as well. That's what I would suggest.
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I use Tango to chat with my fiancé who has an iPhone. Video chat works seamlessly as well. That's what I would suggest.
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Oh wow... Tango looks pretty awesome! I didn't see it because it's under the Social category of the Play store rather than the Communications category like so many of the others.
Ok, this thread is now officially a Tango vs Kik discussion! I think it's between those two. Any opinions?
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Ok, this thread is now officially a Tango vs Kik discussion! I think it's between those two. Any opinions?
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Lol... Or not. My wife didn't like Tango. Though a few of my friends and family apparently use google+... Any opinions on using Google+ Messenger?
AW: Please help! Frustrated with messaging.
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Lol... Or not. My wife didn't like Tango. Though a few of my friends and family apparently use google+... Any opinions on using Google+ Messenger?
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I don't trust G+ messenger anymore.. A lot of messages weren't delivered, and sending pictures is a pain in the *** I'm also searching a good messenger for me and my friends.. But there's none for me ATM. I tested every single one, like, 1000 companies got my contacts and numbers now, but nothing was good. The best, was kik, but, it's so.. Clean, too clean for me.. Sending pictures on kik is awesome and fast, also, it's the fastest messenger, even if you kill the process it still boots fast without any loading screen.. But it has like none features.. Just the standard ones.. Also it has a few.. Idk, weird things like when I receive a message from "mike" only, and open it, it goes to the contact list instead of the conversation... A no go for me.. Kik needs to grow with features, even tiny ones like what I've mentioned above.. But if you can live with a clean one, here you go, dolphinetly kik.
Oh.. I wrote a lot lol ^^
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You could also use Textnow, it gives you a texting number that can recieve pictures, it's also bubble formatted messages like modern messengers (similar to iphone's) . As long as you use your number once in 90 days,it's yours forever. They've also added voip calling, but i think you have to pay for minutes on that.
I use hangouts to chat from iOS to nexus to OS X
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You talk to people who use iOS devices...?
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GroupMe as a Cross Platform Chat
Hi I would suggest GroupMe.
https://groupme.com/
They have apps for almost any platform. You can do simultaneous log in with one account.
One group chat allows up to 50 participants.
Cheers
My wife at work has some sort of Google account that allows messaging with google talk or talk.to any other messenger, even Google plus messanger doesnt work. Its very strange. Talk.to works, but its not my absolute favorite. Gtalk is antiquated, hence the reason for not using it. unfortunately she's not tech savvy to figure out what messenger she is actually using. From what it sounds like, its Google messenger and her Google messenger id even shows in g+ but she doesn't get any messages from me via g+. She's not a Google person...yet
imo messenger?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imo.android.imoim&hl=en
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My wife at work has some sort of Google account that allows messaging with google talk or talk.to any other messenger, even Google plus messanger doesnt work. Its very strange. Talk.to works, but its not my absolute favorite. Gtalk is antiquated, hence the reason for not using it. unfortunately she's not tech savvy to figure out what messenger she is actually using. From what it sounds like, its Google messenger and her Google messenger id even shows in g+ but she doesn't get any messages from me via g+. She's not a Google person...yet
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I would bet that its a "Google Apps for Business" account, the business can disable talking to outside their company as well. If it is not a google apps account it could be jabber. Google talk isn't antiquated, it's just aged, like txt messaging i use it frequently for communicatin.
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I would bet that its a "Google Apps for Business" account, the business can disable talking to outside their company as well. If it is not a google apps account it could be jabber. Google talk isn't antiquated, it's just aged, like txt messaging i use it frequently for communicatin.
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Just asked her, and its definitely Google apps for business. With that said, why does gtalk work and not Google messenger with g+?
IMO looks like it will work! Has a bunch of options also. Thanks
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IMO looks like it will work! Has a bunch of options also. Thanks
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try "Between" buddy:good::good:
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Just asked her, and its definitely Google apps for business. With that said, why does gtalk work and not Google messenger with g+?
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Because it's completely different protocols.
Google is said to merge all it's IM protocols into one 'new' one integrated with everything
(G+ Messenger, Google Voice, Google Talk etc.)
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Because it's completely different protocols.
Google is said to merge all it's IM protocols into one 'new' one integrated with everything
(G+ Messenger, Google Voice, Google Talk etc.)
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Yes, as hearthc0re says, it's different protocols. GTalk I enjoy as it uses little to no battery life and you can maintain your conversation from gmail to your phone and keep a convo going like a threaded text message.
It'll be good to see Google get everything migrated and talking together in regards to g+ and g+ messenger.
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What are you using for FACETIME on your Note 3?
Did searches and not finding many good results such as Google Hangout. Many user say Google Hangout very poor and not a good substitute.
Any suggestions?
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What are you using for FACETIME on your Note 3?
Did searches and not finding many good results such as Google Hangout. Many user say Google Hangout very poor and not a good substitute.
Any suggestions?
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There is no Facetime client for Android, so your question is pretty much moot.
If you mean video chat, Google Hangouts works great for me.
I use Skype also.
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There is no Facetime client for Android, so your question is pretty much moot.
If you mean video chat, Google Hangouts works great for me.
I use Skype also.
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Thanks for your response. Yes, I mean video chat. With Skype the receiver must use Skype, too. If not, there is a charge (?) for using Skype without receiver using Skype.
Tried Google Hangouts and immediately I get unsolicited messages from people I don't know?
I always leave my chat clients offline. I only turn them on if I know I'm going to video chat with someone.
Skype is free for both parties if you both use the client and have Skype accounts.
Unfortunately there's no way to block unsolicited requests in Hangouts. I just add unknown people to my block list if they try and message me while I am online.
Tango is good too
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Tango is good too
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Trying Tango now. Will let you know what I think. Thanks!!!
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Trying Tango now. Will let you know what I think. Thanks!!!
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raw2000j: Tango? I cannot find a place/menu/settings to disable INVITE?
Is there an option to identify FAVORITES rather than FRIENDS? With FRIENDS you see all of your contacts.
Great apk so far. Thanks again!!
I use Chaton video chat with my family and it works great for me and my family
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Hangouts is perfect, no need to use anything else.
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Hangouts is perfect, no need to use anything else.
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Tried Google Hangouts and immediately I get unsolicited messages from people I don't know? So, how can it be perfect?
last time i checked you could facetime to skype because they are owned buy the same company
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Tried Google Hangouts and immediately I get unsolicited messages from people I don't know? So, how can it be perfect?
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I'm definitely not saying that Hangouts is perfect or anything, but I've never got any unsolicited messages so you might want to check your privacy settings.
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Tried Google Hangouts and immediately I get unsolicited messages from people I don't know? So, how can it be perfect?
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for video chat Hangouts is perfect, the reason you are getting unsolicited chats is because your gmail address was leaked to bots from craigslist, dirty sites etc and you accepted them into your friends. delete them and you'll be fine.
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Hangouts is perfect, no need to use anything else.
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for video chat Hangouts is perfect, the reason you are getting unsolicited chats is because your gmail address was leaked to bots from craigslist, dirty sites etc and you accepted them into your friends. delete them and you'll be fine.
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Thanks for your response. Never share my gmail address and never been on craiglist or dirty sites. When you say delete them, what are you referring too? All my gmail address are valid and clean. Don't have any addresses in my gmail that I do not know.
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Thanks for your response. Never share my gmail address and never been on craiglist or dirty sites. When you say delete them, what are you referring too? All my gmail address are valid and clean. Don't have any addresses in my gmail that I do not know.
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When you log into gmail, the solicitation contacts should show up on your chat list on the bottom left, you can block them from there.
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When you log into gmail, the solicitation contacts should show up on your chat list on the bottom left, you can block them from there.
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When I go there to Chat List there is nothing in there? So, I have not solicitation contacts. Any other suggestions?
Thanks again for trying to help.
In that case, from your phone Hangouts, go to the unwanted person's message - then hit the menu button and click People & Options > Block XXXX XXXXX person
if you continue to get new messages from random strangers all the time then maybe it might be time to consider getting another gmail account and giving this one only to friends / family members
Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I think I will stay with Tango for now as it is working fine for me. The only shortcomings are:
1. I cannot find a place/menu/settings to disable INVITE?
2. Is there an option to identify FAVORITES rather than FRIENDS? With FRIENDS you see all of your contacts.
Great apk so far. Thanks again!!
daisymone said:
last time i checked you could facetime to skype because they are owned buy the same company
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Facetime is an Apple product.
Skype is owned by Microsoft.
tango, skype, ovoo, or use chaton which come with all samsung phones now