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Messenger Clients Reviewed

Hey everyone I'm sort of doing a review of all the messenger clients that are available for use on a PDA.
If you guys know of any other good messenger clients please let me know.
Below are all the messenger clients I have tested:
AIM 2.0 Hacked
Pros: Free, Customizable away message, smiley's, change font color size etc ,
Can view actual AIM profiles, view your buddy list as you would on the PC.
Cons: No notifications, can't send/receive files, only for AIM,
Landscape mode is buggy, can't see mobile devices, On-screen keyboard
takes up screen so you cant see what your typing, no tabbed messaging, no VOIP/PTT.
Agile Messenger
Pros: Send/Recieve files pictures videos etc , VOIP, PTT , smiley's, multiple
messenger clients, tabbed messaging, notifications, auto reconnect.
Cons: Not very customizable (font size, color, away message etc.) , can not
view profiles or away messages, can not see mobile devices, have to pay for
services.
IM+
Pros: Multiple messenger clients, tabbed messaging, notifications, auto
reconnect, customizable away message, smiley's.
Cons: Can only view partial part of the away message, not very customizable
(font size, color, etc.) , can not view profiles, away messages
are buggy and get mixed up with users showing the same away for two
different users, can not send/recieve files pictures videos etc , no VOIP, no
PTT, not free.
Palringo
Pros: Free, Multiple messenger, view away messages, tabbed messaging, auto
reconnect, smiley's, send receive files, VOIP, PTT, notifications.
Cons: Need to register on their website, cant view profiles, not very
customizable (font size, color, etc.)
Slick IM
Pros: Free, Multiple messenger, view away messages, tabbed messaging, auto
reconnect.
Cons: Ugly looking, still in pre-alpha version, cant view profiles, not that
customizable.
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In conclusion all these messengers have their ups and downs, and their is not
one messenger that does it all.
Personally I use IM+ or AIM 2.0, since I only use AIM.
IMO Agile messenger is the best out of all of them, but it doesn't do
everything I need it to do. They should of at least made it more customizable
and be able to read away messages, profiles, and a customizable away
message. I dont really mind if you cant change your font color and size.
Once again if anyone knows of any other messengers that are worth trying
and are good please let me know!
Thanks

Nice review but it would seem more viable to me if you stated what you need for each to connect . example .... wifi / edge/gprs / data plan ...

Are there any ways that we can use our PDA to make free phone calls? Skype needs to pay.

fieldside said:
Are there any ways that we can use our PDA to make free phone calls? Skype needs to pay.
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Skype to skype s free .... LOL

Fring
You forgot the best one - Fring...

bnm7bnm said:
You forgot the best one - Fring...
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Whats so good about it ?

does any let you use data instead of text as a mode of sending an recieving?
inquireing minds want to know.

moSess said:
does any let you use data instead of text as a mode of sending an recieving?
inquireing minds want to know.
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Data meaning as what ????

Jivetalk
www.beejive.com
has an open alpha of there popular jivetalk client which is the best messneger for blackberry
Well they have done quite well for WM6Pro also
Multi clients AIM/YAHOO/GMAIL/ICQ/YAHOO/MYSPACE
auto reconnect
available over GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/WIFI
no send/rcv files yet
Also has chatlogs
Custom away messages, custom status messages
And very slick and iconic interface, Its touch scrollable!!

tramane said:
www.beejive.com
has an open alpha of there popular jivetalk client which is the best messneger for blackberry
Well they have done quite well for WM6Pro also
Multi clients AIM/YAHOO/GMAIL/ICQ/YAHOO/MYSPACE
auto reconnect
available over GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/WIFI
no send/rcv files yet
Also has chatlogs
Custom away messages, custom status messages
And very slick and iconic interface, Its touch scrollable!!
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Can you join a chat-room with it ?

Hi:
All the reviews and posts on messengers seem to be a little bit old. Just wondering if there have been any improvements to any of the programs? Any new opinions on which is best?
I am currently trying Palringo, which looks great, but doesn't seem to have smilies, and disconnects when a call is placed or received.
I don't mind paying for a program if the interface looks great, and includes smilies. and remains connected even when a call is placed.
The ones I have read a little about are Agile, IM+, Octro, Mundu, and Beejive.
At least in the screenshots the interfaces don't seem as nice as the one for Palringo. i like that Palringo shows each person's messages in alternating colors. I may just think it looks better because I have seen it in person rather than screenshot though, so opinions would really be appreciated, so I don't have to try all of them, lol.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
EDIT: I probably shouldn't have said the psots I found were old, just that none are VERY recent, and programs receive updates, in some cases, frequently. So a month or 2 ago, could mean the programs may be different now, or people may have changes their opinions.

cincy1020 said:
Hi:
All the reviews and posts on messengers seem to be a little bit old. Just wondering if there have been any improvements to any of the programs? Any new opinions on which is best?
I am currently trying Palringo, which looks great, but doesn't seem to have smilies, and disconnects when a call is placed or received.
I don't mind paying for a program if the interface looks great, and includes smilies. and remains connected even when a call is placed.
The ones I have read a little about are Agile, IM+, Octro, Mundu, and Beejive.
At least in the screenshots the interfaces don't seem as nice as the one for Palringo. i like that Palringo shows each person's messages in alternating colors. I may just think it looks better because I have seen it in person rather than screenshot though, so opinions would really be appreciated, so I don't have to try all of them, lol.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
EDIT: I probably shouldn't have said the psots I found were old, just that none are VERY recent, and programs receive updates, in some cases, frequently. So a month or 2 ago, could mean the programs may be different now, or people may have changes their opinions.
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Well I dont have a data plan and to the best of my knowledge OZ is still number 1 in my usage. Yes as with most programs it has its hangups but in the overall it works fine . I can even chat with it while on a phone call ...

Ok folks ... The hottest messenger is out ... Well to my wants and needs it has them all. This program also allows you to join chat-rooms while on your cellphone . So this is no longer a feature that was solely controlled by danger which is what the t-mobile sidekick uses.
So people be happy after hours and days of looking and trying over 100 programs with different versions I am happy to say " MunduIM " is here ....
http://new.mundu.com/

Twitter and Messaging

Does the Twitter page I'm seeing in some of the ROMs use SMS/MMS? I don't have messaging activated, and am looking for a good twitter app. I'm still running the stock AT&T ROM and saw that it's built into NRG's ROMs. Though, I'd like to avoid ringing up a massive bill. Currently, I'm just going to Twitter's mobile website, but would like something better.
Thanks.

was in a similar position.
Though the majority of the twitter apps were ****e and then came along Touchtwit which can be purchased from the marketplace.
It's easily the best twitter app and rivals tweetdeck for the iFail.
A really nice UI, loads of functionality and even had sound alerts, shorten links, images, video etc,

dazkeirle said:
was in a similar position.
Though the majority of the twitter apps were ****e and then came along Touchtwit which can be purchased from the marketplace.
It's easily the best twitter app and rivals tweetdeck for the iFail.
A really nice UI, loads of functionality and even had sound alerts, shorten links, images, video etc,
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Yeah, but does it go through messaging where each tweet sent and received is going to count as a text message? That is what I want to avoid.

No, it uses your data connection. Hands down the best Windows Mobile twitter software around. Just one bug in choosing existing media (pictures and videos) to upload. But it's a known issue that is fixed in the next release. Buy it! You WILL NOT be disappointed!

How does Sense UI handle SMS/MMS?

I've been searching for a phone that can handle messaging like a champ and I'm hoping that the EVO 4G delivers with its Sense UI.
I tried searching for videos of messaging, but there are none that goes into any depth. I don't want to get a blackberry because its more for business and I want a fun phone. From what I can tell the iPhone handles messaging quite well by integrating SMS AND MMS into a thread. It also recognizes phone numbers in a text, which you can then add to your contacts.
I'm with Sprint and I don't plan on leaving them, so I've been looking at the EVO 4G. Does sense UI handle SMS/MMS together in a thread? I saw videos of the text msg widget and unfortunately that widget is AWFULLY slow. I don't understand why HTC even made it if its so choppy.
I also looked into Handcent app, which does a lot of what I would want, but I heard it becoming extremely laggy with long threads.
Cliff notes:
Does Sense UI handle both SMS/MMS together into a thread?
With long threads (1000+ msgs with another person) does it lag?
If it handles SMS and MMS separately, how well does it handle MMS?
Thanks

MrX8503 said:
Cliff notes:
Does Sense UI handle both SMS/MMS together into a thread?
With long threads (1000+ msgs with another person) does it lag?
If it handles SMS and MMS separately, how well does it handle MMS?
Thanks
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Yes SMS/MMS together in a thread.
Hero lags, but the phone is slow. I bet the EVO is decent. But really, just delete some freaking msgs!! MMS is great, way better than my tp2, pictures actually are big not little ass pictures.
You will like it.
I've tried handcent and chompsms, both are great and customizable, but i always revert back to stock. Works great man.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm glad that it can handle MMS together with SMS. I wish I could actually test it out to see how well it does this. I went to BestBuy the other day and they have a ton of Android phones, but none of them functioning. Lo behold they only had two iPhones and guess what? They both were fully functioning with fake dummy contacts, photos, text messages and everything.
I like to keep my messages, so thats why it gets so long, but I do back them up eventually.
Currently I have the Touch Diamond, and it handles SMS/MMS very poorly. If the new EVO 4G doesn't deliver, I'm gonna have to give up all hope and convert to the dark side.

MrX8503 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm glad that it can handle MMS together with SMS. I wish I could actually test it out to see how well it does this. I went to BestBuy the other day and they have a ton of Android phones, but none of them functioning. Lo behold they only had two iPhones and guess what? They both were fully functioning with fake dummy contacts, photos, text messages and everything.
I like to keep my messages, so thats why it gets so long, but I do back them up eventually.
Currently I have the Touch Diamond, and it handles SMS/MMS very poorly. If the new EVO 4G doesn't deliver, I'm gonna have to give up all hope and convert to the dark side.
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have you ever had a real android phone? with winmo as soon as it gets more then like 200 it starts to slow very badly

mrono said:
have you ever had a real android phone? with winmo as soon as it gets more then like 200 it starts to slow very badly
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No this will be my first Android phone. The only experience I have is with my friend's Droid. I'm hoping that Android is the answer to my woes.

I was a big winmo fan until i tried android... never looked back man

I also jumped ship from winmo no complaints. Also if you're worried about long text threads look up SMS Backup, it backs up sms (not mms ) to a specific gmail label (creates new SMS label by default). You can delete long threads from the phone and still have a copy in the cloud which you can check from your phone with the gmail app anyway.

Yeah I read up on SMS backup and I'm definitely gonna be using it. Unfortunately there's no option for MMS.

[Q] Threaded messaging in the stock email (non-gmail) app

Question for Galaxy Nexus/ICS users: does the stock email (not the gmail app) app FINALLY have threaded messaging?
I think most Android users can agree that while the Gmail app is great, the stock email app is pretty laughable. Since my company doesn't use google apps, I'm stuck with exchange, and the lack of threaded messaging makes it nearly unusable.
So, is there hope? Is threaded messaging finally in there?

No, but it's fairly usable apart from that... much better than the Gingerbread app.

Gah that sucks. Thanks for the answer!
Given that Gmail basically popularized threaded messaging, one has to wonder what the issue is... even iOS' mail app finally got threaded messaging!

I hate threaded messaging, tried but just can't get used to it. Fine for texts, but for proper email?
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Mnemoch said:
I hate threaded messaging, tried but just can't get used to it. Fine for texts, but for proper email?
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA App
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You may be in the minority then. I haven't found anyone prefering non-threaded email if they have ever used Gmail. I guess it depends in your usage pattern.

blunden said:
You may be in the minority then. I haven't found anyone prefering non-threaded email if they have ever used Gmail. I guess it depends in your usage pattern.
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While I love threaded gmail... I do find that it is weird when going back and forth between 2 gmail users. Sometimes the emails come in all weird, like they reply to an old email. I'm referring to the qouted text below the main body.
I've also had problems locating information when they're hidden like that. Sometimes people reply to an email, just to take about something else... makes it hard to keep organized when its all mixed up.
I get hundreds of emails a day... keep them separate please.
My online exchange 2011 does this. Painful.
LG G2x - 2.3.7 CM7
Asus Transformer - 3.7 Revolver OC/UV

zminor said:
Given that Gmail basically popularized threaded messaging, one has to wonder what the issue is... even iOS' mail app finally got threaded messaging!
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Going to nitpick a bit...
Threaded email has been popular for a ways before Gmail (I remember it existing and being used by many in the Eudora days), BUT gmail did popularize conversations (which I believe is different from threaded emails). Personally I hate conversations in gmail (have them disabled), threaded email in Thunderbird et al I can use, but would rather not.
As for Exchange, depending on what Exchange server your work is using, you might be able to use K9 Mail:
https://github.com/k9mail/k-9/wiki/K9MailAndExchange
"K-9 uses WebDAV to communicate with Exchange. As of Exchange 2010, WebDAV is no longer supported. For this reason, K-9 is unable to work with Exchange 2010 at this time. It will be a major effort to correct this issue."

that's why it's important for anyone who buys any phone to previously check the features they really need.
i use exchange mail a lot and the best "default" client for mails comes from HTC, therefore i got the Sensation. AOSP mail (GB) sucks, Samsung's a bit better but not as good as HTC.

Google talk alternative?

i find google talk to be really crapy, even facebook messenger has more options like sending photos, etc. is there a alternative to google talk app that allows us to use photos?

Google+ Messenger

i use whatsapp with my usa and international friends. i send photo, music and chat with that app.
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Kik Messenger is really nice. Shows read and delivered tags also like BBM.

Heavy whatsapp user here.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

LINE and KIK messenger
google talk is the CRAPPIEST. I don't know why they don't upgrade that piece of crap to more features like pic and voice messaging -___-
Try LINE messenger. I have been using it for a while. Features include:
-picture messaging
-video messaging
-create groups
-send location
-FREE phone calls to line messenger users
-timelines
-username instead of pin
-custom user ID qr code
-cool stickers
-on all platforms (android/iphone/blackberry/windows)
-lots of other cool customizations
xxxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.naver.line.android&hl=enxxx
I also use kik messenger, only because it keeps it simple, and saying "kik me" just clicks better. Features include
-picture messaging
-video messaging (with free add on)
-username instead of pin
-group messaging (but you cannot create custom groups)
-on all platforms (android/iphone/blackberry/windows)
-other plugin features such as (sketchy, contact ****r, file****r, ect)
xxxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kik.android&hl=enxxx
The only issue I have with kik is that ANYONE can message you without having first requested to do so (HUGE privacy flaw) and there are alot of perverted people on it. The perversion wouldn't be a problem if they weren't able to send you messages and pics without having to send a request first.
So far I've been using line the most because of kik's privacy flaw, but I still use kik every now and then with friends who have kik. But line is more customizable. Also, kik looks the most like bbm.
Let me know which you like better
Hope I've helped.:cyclops:
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alvespt said:
i find google talk to be really crapy, even facebook messenger has more options like sending photos, etc. is there a alternative to google talk app that allows us to use photos?
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