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Windows Live Messenger hits Nokia Messaging
Nokia E72 first to get IM app from homescreen 20 November 2009 17:32 GMT
Windows Live Messenger is now available via the Nokia Messaging Chat application straight from compatible phone's homescreens.

This first instalment of Windows Live Messenger for Nokia Messaging includes tabbed chat windows, the ability to call directly from...
Email extinction predicted in 10 years
Younger gen prefers tweets and IMs 18 November 2009 9:38 GMT
Email extinction could be a reality in the next 10 years, says TalkTalk, proclaiming the younger generation has no need for such long-winded communication.

No doubt echoing similar studies from 10 years ago that predicted the absolute death of snail mail, this...
Nimbuzz launches on Android App market
Instant messaging aggregation tool 12 August 2009 10:09 GMT
Nimbuzz has announced that its instant messaging aggregation software is now available for Android handsets like the G1, HTC Magic, and HTC Hero. It has a number of features that are unique for Android users.

The app pushes homescreen notifications to your device,...
Microsoft celebrates Windows Live Messenger's 10th birthday
Instant chat software a decade old 22 July 2009 12:23 GMT
What's now known as Microsoft Windows Live Messenger is celebrating its 10th birthday today. Launched on this day back in 1999 as MSN Messenger Service, Microsoft boasts that within 60 days of the debut, an impressive 2.4 million people had sent their first "instant message".
Blogger seduces Castro's son via online chats
"I don't see myself as macho", claims 40-year-old Antonio Castro 15 June 2009 14:52 GMT
A Florida-based Cuban exile blogger called Luis Dominguez has managed to penetrate the tight security cordon around the Castro family by posing as a Columbian sports journalist.

Dominguez says that he used Antonio Castro's alleged weakness for young women and...
Facebook friend lists now work in chat
Sneaky social notworkers can fool colleagues by appearing offline 12 May 2009 11:01 GMT
Do you want to be online with your mates on Facebook, but appear offline with your work colleagues?

You can now do that by using Facebook's "friend lists" to filter your connections in the social networking site's chat application.

Apparently a...
Adium announces Twitter support
Coming in 1.4 update 13 March 2009 10:38 GMT
Adium, the free instant messaging client for Mac OS X users, has announced it is working on Twitter support for its next update.

The program currently provides users with a one stop shop for all their communication needs, with the ability to access services...
VIDEO: fring for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Another VoIP app for a Nokia handset announced 4 March 2009 14:52 GMT
fring has announced the launch of a new version of its "social community and communication service" for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

Particularly topical, considering the reported furore over the Nokia N97 getting the Skype VoIP app, the fring app will let 5800...
3 and Sony Ericsson to offer enhanced Cyber-shot C510
MWC 2009: With Facebook, YouTube uploader and Windows Live Messenger 16 February 2009 16:02 GMT
3 and Sony Ericsson have announced a partnership to bring "enhanced" versions of Facebook, Windows Live Messenger and YouTube uploader tool to mobile internet users.

with the claim of taking popular social networking applications and integrating them into...
Nimbuzz announced for Toshiba TG01
MWC 2009: "Optimised" version of social messaging app for new smartphone 16 February 2009 9:11 GMT
Nimbuzz has announced that it is to develop an "optimised" version of its social messaging application for Toshiba's new TG01 smartphone.

Nimbuzz's messaging application is said to "integrate effortlessly with an individual's sophisticated and 'hyper-connected'...
Vodafone comp to see "instant messaging millionaires"
Chance to win £3k by IMing on your phone 13 February 2009 12:20 GMT
Vodafone is offering its UK customers the chance to win the cash equivalent of one million instant messages.

Vodafone says it is looking to make three customers "instant messaging millionaires" by the end of next month.

Customers aged over 16 will...
Virgin Mobile offers free Windows Live Messenger
For 6 months 9 December 2008 9:50 GMT
Virgin Mobile has announced the launch of Windows Live Messenger service for their new and existing customers on selected handsets.

Virgin Mobile will provide the service, either pre-loaded or downloadable, onto a customer’s mobile, and it will be free for six...
Sony Ericsson launches new Xperia panels
Easy access to Facebook and Windows Live 26 November 2008 10:13 GMT
Sony Ericsson has launched two new "panels" for the Xperia X1, teaming up with Facebook and Microsoft Windows Live.

The new Facebook application built for Sony Ericsson uses the panel-based interface of the Xperia X1 to deliver an "intuitive" version of the...
Microsoft Windows Live updated
Wave 3 unleashed to connect your Digital Life 13 November 2008 5:00 GMT
Microsoft has realised that it is unable to take on the combined force of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook and instead decided to become an aggregator of content with its latest update to its Windows Live service.

"It's about keeping your life...
3 updates Skype and Windows Live Messenger
Improved apps available now 30 October 2008 13:18 GMT
3 has announced it has updated its Skype and Windows Live Messenger applications available on its mobile phones.

Skype allows 3 users to make calls and send messages, just like on a normal mobile, to anywhere in the world for free, as long as you and whoever...
Microsoft offers "Minimise Me" personalised emoticons
Miniature characters based on you 17 July 2008 15:45 GMT
Users of Windows Live Messenger will now be able to create emoticons of themselves thanks to a new campaign launched today by Microsoft called "Minimise Me".

Minimise Me (www.minimise-me.com) lets users build and customise their own miniature characters on the...
Creative launches Zen X-Fi
Wi-Fi-enabled player finally gets official 10 July 2008 9:45 GMT
After what seems like months of rumours and leaks, Creative has finally launched its latest Zen media player, the X-Fi.

With roughly the same design as the Zen, plus the keypad for typing, it has a 2.5-inch display and gets built-in speakers to boot.
LG KS360 QWERTY messenger phone announced for UK
Brightly coloured slider aimed at yoof market 9 July 2008 11:50 GMT
Revealed for Asian markers back in June, LG has announced the UK launch of the KS360, specifically designed for a younger audience with the big selling point of messaging on the move.

The Sidekick-rivaling KS360's sliding QWERTY keypad and messaging features...
Google Talk released for iPhone and iPod touch
Launch for chat app 3 July 2008 13:07 GMT
Google has just released a new version of Google Talk for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Users need just to go to www.google.com/talk, sign in and start chatting. Google Talk runs entirely in the browser so there's no need to download or install anything.
i-Knock instant messenger gadget to launch
Hammer wielding gadget hits itself on head for MSN alerts 13 June 2008 9:03 GMT
Similar to the i-Buddy that we've seen before, Stysen's i-Knock is a "personal instant messaging notifier" USB gadget that hooks up to your PC and alerts you to goings-on with instant messenging and the like.

When you receive a message, email or when a person...
Microsoft launches Facebook tab for Messenger
Get updates and more 2 June 2008 12:22 GMT
Microsoft has launched a Facebook updates tab for Windows Live Messenger users, allowing them to stay connected to Facebook goings-on via Microsoft's messenging service.

A UK-exclusive, there is no need to download or install anything, simply click on the tab...
Microsoft claims YouTube block was accidental
IM users unable to share YouTube links 13 May 2008 10:15 GMT
Conspiracy theories abound but Microsoft is swearing blind that the block on Instant Messenger users being able to share YouTube links at the weekend was just a glitch.

IM users were faced with the block on Friday evening and Saturday morning, which led to blogs...
Nimbuzz mobile VoIP and IM app launches
"Goes beyond Skype" 13 May 2008 8:19 GMT
Nimbuzz has announced the UK launch of an application to provide mobile users and online communities with free calls, chat and more.

Nimbuzz offers an all-in-one solution for free mobile VoIP calling, conference calling, instant messaging, chat and group chat,...
BlackBerrys to get push Hotmail and MSN Messenger
Windows Live services coming in the summer 12 May 2008 14:59 GMT
Microsoft and RIM have announced an agreement to provide Microsoft Windows Live services on BlackBerry smartphones.

This will mean "easy" mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and an enhanced level of integration between Windows Live Hotmail and the BlackBerry...
Microsoft launches Messenger TV
Chat whilst you share videos 12 May 2008 11:54 GMT
Microsoft has launched a new feature for Windows Live Messenger - Messenger TV.

Claiming to bring together two of the nation's most popular online activities - watching videos and chatting on instant messenger, Messenger TV is way for Windows Live Messenger...