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eBuddy XMS - Real-time Messaging Application for Smartphones

2011-05-24T13:04:00.004+03:00

Yobongo for iPhone - Chat with People Nearby

2011-04-12T12:36:00.004+03:00

Yobongo is an iPhone application that allows you to chat with people nearby.

Chat with interesting people in your city, at a coffee house, at the park, anywhere. No complicated setup process, people to follow, or rooms to configure. Simply jump into the conversation happening around you.

Yobongo is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1 or later.

Yobongo Features:

- Automatically connects with people nearby
- Start private conversations
- Connect with contacts already using Yobongo
- Real-time typing indication
- Push Notifications for new messages
- See photos of people you are chatting with
- Create account with your Facebook login
- Share with friends via SMS and Email
- Intuitive chat interface
- Community Guidelines to foster authentic conversation

Download Yobongo

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Miyowa to bring “Official” WLM App onto Android Market

2011-04-11T10:37:00.005+03:00

"According to reports from French website Clubic.com, it appears that Microsoft is set to launch its first officially-endorsed Windows Live Messenger client onto the Android Market next Monday April 11th. Interestingly, unlike its iOS counterpart, this app is developed by Miyowa – the same company that developed the "official" Windows Live Messenger app on the Windows Phone marketplace.
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This app will be free but ad-supported, and will be compatible with all devices with Android 1.6 or later. The app will feature push notifications and multi-tasking, however, just like its Windows Phone 7 counterpart, this app will be missing things like file transfer or integration with Windows Live SkyDrive – features that are found on the Messenger app on iOS..."

Continue reading : Miyowa to bring “official” Windows Live Messenger app onto Android Market

Kudos Chat Search for Skype

2011-04-06T11:35:00.004+03:00

Kudos Chat Search for Skype is a small and easy to use application that allows you to search through your Skype history for the desired text string.

Kudos Chat Search for Skype Features:

# Unlock the information and knowledge trapped in your Skype chat logs

# Search across all of your Skype chat history at once to instantly locate that website, download link, comment or name.

Download the 30 Day Free Trial Version (Full Version: $5 USD)
Requires: Adobe Flash and Adobe Air

Yahoo ID Checker - Mass-check Yahoo! Messenger IDs

2011-04-05T12:38:00.003+03:00

Yahoo ID Checker is a handy utility designed to allow you to mass-check IDs. It checks online availability of Yahoo Messenger users without having to login or to have them in your friends list.

You can check any number of Yahoo! IDs from a simple text file, and let the program check if they are online or not. Additional you can save the Yahoo Avatar (regardless if the user is on or offline) and send them personal messages from the program without having to open Yahoo Messenger.

You can check up to thousands of Yahoo IDs - there is no real limit. In order to send personal messages to the yahoo users you must set up the login data under the "Login Button".

Download Yahoo Online Checker (you have to register in order to download it)

Multi Skype Launcher - Run Multiple Skype Accounts

2011-03-31T11:18:00.003+03:00

Multi Skype Launcher is a free tool that allows you to run multiple Skype instances on one computer simultaneously.

This free software allows launching multiple Skype accounts at the same time and on one computer as easy as it can only be.

To benefit from Multi Skype Laucner you need to use Skype version 4 or higher and Windows XP/Vista/7.

Download Multi Skype Launcher

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Skype in the Classroom - Worldwide Network for Teachers

2011-03-31T10:46:00.005+03:00

Skype in the classroom is a free community to help teachers everywhere use Skype to help their students learn. It’s a place for teachers to connect with each other, find partner classes and share inspiration.

Teachers create a profile that sets out their interests, specialities and location. They can then browse through the community to look for teachers who can offer them help, or whom they might be able to help. Once teachers find someone they’d like to connect with, they can add that person as a Skype contact, or share Skype-related teaching resources.

Skype in the Classroom Features:

# Collaborate on projects - You can create your own project or find one where your help is needed.
# Connect with other teachers - Use the directory to find like-minded teachers all over the world.
# Discover new teaching inspiration - The resource section of Skype in the classroom is stacked with videos, links and tips.

Try Skype in the classroom

Google Talk Guru - Query-Answering Chatbot

2011-03-31T10:24:00.002+03:00

Google Talk Guru is an experimental service that allows people to get information like sports results, weather forecasts, definitions etc via chat. It works on many popular chat applications that support Google Talk.

To start using Google Talk Guru:

1. Sign into a chat client that supports Google Talk
2. Send a chat invitation to guru@googlelabs.com or click the link "Sign in and invite myself to chat with Guru" at the bottom of this page.
3. Find guru in your contact list and send chat queries to guru using the examples below:

Sport scores: score arsenal
Weather: weather Nairobi
Calculate: 123 * 45
Currency: 120 KES to USD
Definition: define laptop
Translation: translate earth to French
Web result: web Mount Kenya
Help: help translate

FaceFlow - Video Chat Live with up to 4 People

2011-03-29T11:46:00.003+03:00

FaceFlow offers a high quality video call experience directly on your browser, for free. There's no download required

With FaceFlow you can make video calls and talk face to face quickly and easily. In fact, you can even start video calls with people who are not registered to FaceFlow, by simply sharing your "video call" link with them. Group video calling is also available for free.

FaceFlow Features:

# Instant Messaging
# Search Function
# Simply select the "Stay Anonymous" option to hide your identity while you meet people using the free random video chat system.
# Fullscreen mode

Try FaceFlow

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HipChat - Instant Messaging for Business

2011-03-24T13:13:00.005+02:00

HipChat is instant messaging built for business. No ads, obscure screen names, or failed file transfers. Collaborate in real-time with colleagues and clients in persistent chat rooms.

Admins control who joins the secure network and what they can see. Furthermore, this application is intuitive enough so that not only the tech-savvy will be able to use it, but computer novices as well.

HipChat Features :

· Customize notifications with pop-ups, sounds, and flashing icons/toolbars.
· Inline previews for images, Twitter, YouTube, and CloudApp links.
· Drag and drop file sharing.
· Paste images directly from your clipboard into chats (perfect for sharing screenshots).
· Files & Links sidebar shows recently shared links and files.
· Chats transferred in 256-bit SSL encryption.

NOTE: In order to use HipChat, you need to create an account.

qutIM - Open-source Multiprotocol Instant Messenger

2011-03-24T13:03:00.003+02:00

qutIM is an open-source multiprotocol ( ICQ, Jabber / GTalk / FaceBook / Ya.Online / LiveJournal, Mail.Ru, IRC ) instant messenger.

Furthermore, qutIM can be easily customized by every user, including creating personalize soundpacks.

Just select a sound for each event in a Sound section of the Configuration dialogue of qutIM. Then, click Export and save .xml file in some folder.

Download qutIM

FaceTime - Make Video Calls on Phone 4, iPad 2, iPod touch or Mac

2011-03-24T12:37:00.004+02:00

FaceTime makes it possible to talk with anyone on an iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPod touch, or Mac from your Mac.

Setup is quick and easy, with just one click, you can make a video call to an iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPod touch, or another Mac.

FaceTime Features:

• Make calls using your existing Address Book contacts – you don’t have to enter your contacts from scratch.
• Add the people you call most often to your Favorites list.
• Quickly review your past calls with Recents.
• Receive HD video calls at up to 720p on supported, Intel-based Macs.*
• A Mac with a standard-definition camera delivers up to VGA-quality video for Mac-to-Mac calls.
• Window and playback controls fade away so the focus stays on your conversation.
• View transitions smoothly when an iPhone 4, iPad 2, or iPod touch user switches from front to rear cameras or from portrait to landscape views.
• FaceTime's widescreen aspect ratio makes it easy for families and groups to participate in a call.
• Enjoy your video call full screen, using every inch of your beautiful Mac display.
• Incoming calls ring on your Mac, even if FaceTime isn’t running.
• If you have more than one Mac, incoming calls ring on every one so you can answer on the Mac that’s most convenient.

Download FaceTime

Karoo Lark Web Messenger - Multi-protocol Web-Based Chat Client

2011-03-24T12:25:00.004+02:00

Karoo Lark provides online messengers for common instant messaging services, like Windows Live Messenger (MSN), Google Talk (Gtalk), Facebook Chat (FBChat), Yahoo! Messenger (Yahoo! Chat) and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger).

Karoo Lark web messenger load all instant messaging services inside one web page. All you need is open it with a modern browser. It is running with less memory and CPU time. And it does not pop up any windows to annoy you.

Karoo Lark Web Messenger Highlight
# Free.
# Multiple login cross all IM networks.
# User picture and personal status message in almost all IM networks.
# Very simple but efficient UI to help you focus on chatting with your friends.

Supported Feature List

# Support Windows Live Messenger (MSN), Google Talk (Gtalk), Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook Chat and AIM
# Support all modern browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Opera
# Support displaying your friends' pictures
# Support updating status message and receiving friend status messages
# Support displaying thousands of friends
# Support searching friends by ID or by name
# Support chatting background picture
# Support different chatting themes
# Support smile-icons in chatting
# Support sound notification for new messages
# Support title changing notification for new messages
# Support automatically reconnection on connection lost
# Support RSA encryption on logging in
# Support remembering password in client side (or browser side)

Try Karoo Lark Web Messenger

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Sazneo - Group Communication Software

2011-03-24T11:43:00.006+02:00

Sazneo offers a real-time communication service to allow teams to communicate more effectively, both internally and with teams at other companies. It brings together elements of instant messaging, group chat and online communities into a single online business application. No hardware or software required.

Sazneo Features:

- Group Discussion
- Mobile support
- Desktop Notifier
- Organize group conversations with channels
- Private messaging
- File sharing
- Conversation history

Signup for Sazneo

Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 Supports Facebook Chat

2011-03-22T10:34:00.005+02:00

"Research In Motion (RIM) has just announced the first beta release for the next major version of Facebook for BlackBerry, which features a redesigned user interface and incorporates a host of new features, including Facebook Chat.

The new Facebook Chat feature integrates with both the app and the unified mailbox. As long as your status is set to “online,” friends can send you notifications even if you aren’t using the app. Even better, within Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0, users can still get alerted about new BlackBerry Messenger messages or see when a new e-mail hits the inbox..."

Continue reading : Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 Arrives in Beta

Posted Christina Warren @ Mashable

ChatVibes - Video Chat with your Facebook Friends

2011-03-21T13:13:00.003+02:00

ChatVibes is a free browser extension that adds a VideoPhone directly to your Facebook Chat. ChatVibes is NOT a Facebook application - it is a simple browser add-on (a.k.a a browser extension, or toolbar). With ChatVibe you will be able to video chat with your Facebook friends in no time.

ChatVibes will add a small icon to your Facebook Chat tabs. Clicking on it will let you video chat with your friends who are already online on Facebook Chat. If your friend already has ChatVibes installed then a video call will be established.

To use ChatVibes follow these easy steps:

1. Go to http://www.chatvibes.com and click download.

2. Open the file you just downloaded and install it on your computer.

3. Open Facebook Chat and click the name of the friend you want to video call.

4. On your friend's Chat tab click the blue video camera icon (see image above).

5. Invite all your friends to download ChatVibes to video chat with each other!

eBuddy XMS - Real-time Messaging Application for Smartphones

2011-03-21T12:55:00.004+02:00

eBuddy XMS is a free, real-time messaging application for smartphones. You can XMS unlimited text messages to anyone who’s also installed it to their smartphone. eBuddy XMS uses your smartphones Internet connection to share unlimited messages between you and anyone else on XMS – for free!

Just like SMS, eBuddy XMS is based on your mobile phonebook – it automatically detects which contacts already installed eBuddy XMS. You can add friends in a snap:

1.By adding a phone number to your phonebook,
2.Scanning your Facebook friends
3.Inviting friends through e-mail.

With XMS, you can message as much as you want and not accumulate costs, because it uses your Internet connection. So you can send a quick hello or have a casual conversation, all for free! XMS is always on, always ready, and unlike SMS/text messaging, it shows you when your messages are sent and read.

Worldwide launch will soon follow, and if you want to be first in your region to have it make sure to fan eBuddy XMS on Facebook.

Video : Skype on iPad 2

2011-03-16T12:37:00.000+02:00

eNotice - Instant Desktop Notification, Alerting and Instant Messaging System

2011-03-15T11:42:00.002+02:00

eNotice is new bulk messaging solution allowing instant and reliable delivery of notifications, messages and alerts across any networks to Windows Desktops, Cell Phone as Text Message, RSS Feeds and Social Networks .

Simple and effective solution to allow administrators within an organization to reliably deliver key notifications, messages and notices to all or specific users across an enterprise while providing accurate records of message delivery and acknowledgement.

eNotice have a dedicated control panel that allow Administrators to create Groups and User accounts in the server system which allows Message Posters to post text messages for specific Group of Users in network or to Social Network Accounts.

The eNotice client will help you access all the benefits of the service right from your desktop. It runs in your system tray and will alert you as soon as an event occurs.

eNotice Features:

· Web based Control Panel
· Guaranteed Message Delivery
· Receipts, Acknowledgement
· Send Messages to Cell Phones and Social Networks
· Instant Notifications
· Emergency Alerts
· Integration with other sites
· Internal company hosting
· Centralized data storage
· Message history
· Small client application size

Try eNotice

Meebo’s Latest iPhone App Now Available

2011-03-15T11:01:00.002+02:00

Meebo’s latest iPhone app went live yesterday. This version brings many of the latest features from Meebo’s web check in system, which means Meebo for iPhone now lets you share even more stuff while on the go.

New Features:

# Single smart live feed of Meebo, Facebook, and Twitter
# Check in to sites shared by your friends on Meebo, Facebook, or Twitter or via QR codes
# See who’s checked in to sites you visit and click on their profile to find more cool new sites
# Keep track of which sites you’re a VIP on, and check in to them again (and again!) so you don’t lose that coveted VIP status
# often requested performance and feature tweaks

Update Your Meebo iPhone App

Beyluxe Messenger - A Free Voice and Video Chat Program

2011-03-09T11:27:00.004+02:00

Beyluxe Messenger is a handy and straight-forward application that allows yuo to chat with your online friends.

Watch videos, meet new people and keep in touch with your friends in our thousands of chat rooms from the entire world. Share presentations with friends and family with our stream video conferencing and much more...

Beyluxe Messenger Features :

# Voice Chat with superior Quality
# Public Rooms with Administration
# Private Rooms
# Different User Interference Themes
# Close To Tray Option
# Built-in Public Room Creator & Configuration
# Privacy Option
# Ability to Sending Whispers in Rooms
# Receiving offline messages
# Photo Gallery

Download Beyluxe Messenger

Kadu - Open Source Gadu-gadu Client for Linux, BSD and Mac.

2011-02-28T14:43:00.005+02:00

Kadu is an open source gadu-gadu protocol instant messenger client for Linux, BSD and Mac.

Since the version 0.3.7 Kadu uses a plugin system, called modules. Modules have a variety of functions: from the most basic, responsible for sound support or icon docking in the system tray etc...

Kadu Features:

# User-friendly, fast, stable and flexible

# Runs on Linux, BSD & Mac

# No adware.

# Open source

Download Kadu

Ursa Spell Checker - Check and Correct Skype Chat Conversations

2011-02-25T13:31:00.004+02:00

Ursa Spell Checker is a small program that allows you to check and correct the spelling while chatting in Skype. It allows you to avoid embarrassing spelling mistakes by using the Skype chat.

While typing text in Skype chat just press the spell checking keys and Spell Checker starts to work- it underlines with red points all the words with spelling mistakes.

Ursa Spell Checker Features:

- Ursa Spell Checker can check the spelling in several languages which dictionaries can be added.
- The dictionaries in Ursa Spell Checker are included for free.
- Replacements list with a simple mouse click.
- Replacements are sorted by the degree of closeness with the misspelled word.
- Speed way to start the spell checking with the spell checking keys you set.
- Multi-language intelligent user interface.
- Easy Enable/Disable.
- Helpful and exhaustive manual.

Download Ursa Spell Checker for Skype

Facebook Chat in Hotmail Now Available !

2011-02-22T14:23:00.004+02:00

Microsoft announced today that “Facebook chat is available to Hotmail customers worldwide, wherever Facebook is available”. The Windows Live blog gives instructions on how to connect Facebook to Windows Live:

"To try it out, first connect your Facebook account to Windows Live and make sure the “Chat with my Facebook friends in Messenger” box is checked to give your consent to Facebook. We’ll link your accounts (this may take a few minutes), and you can start a chat from Hotmail just by clicking on the name of a Facebook contact. If this doesn’t work right away, sign out and back in again, and you should be good to go."

NumberMe - Encrypt Chat Messages and Emails

2011-02-21T12:01:00.004+02:00

Freely distributable application NumberMe is simple and funny tool for encrypting chat messages, e-mails, or any text.

To decrypt a message you have to enter the same encryption key by which was this message encrypted. Program has very simple and user-friendly interface. Output form of encryption are numbers.

With your unique encryption key your message will only be able to decrypt by person to who you give your key.

NumberMe Features:

# Characters: the number of characters you can use in single message.
# Encrypting Speed: with higher speed you save a lot of time.
# Universal key: with universal key you will be able to decrypt any message encrypted with NumberMe or NumberMe Pro without knowing an encryption key.
# Special key: with special key you can decide whether to make your numbers decryptable or not for NumberMe or NumberMe Pro users. When using special key these users will not be able to decrypt your message even if they do know encryption key.

Download NumberMe