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by Andrew Martonik
May 17, 2013
Nexus 7 and other tablet users can now update to replace the Google Talk app
Following its announcement at Google I/O, the new Hangouts app from Google has had a bit of a rocky rollout to certai...
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by Andrew Martonik
May 16, 2013
Lots of great new features, but this may not be the unified messaging service some hoped for
We've heard a whole lot about "Hangouts" as a headline feature of Google+ since its lau...
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by Andrew Martonik
Jan 23, 2013
Group messaging service GroupMe has had an invite-only beta program going for its latest update -- v4.0 -- since early November, and has now finally released it to the Play Store. This latest update...
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by Andrew Martonik
Nov 08, 2012
One of the more popular group messaging services out there, GroupMe, has just released a beta of its latest update -- version 4.0. The whole idea of version 4.0 is a cleaner and simpler to use inter...
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by Chris Parsons
Nov 08, 2011
If you're still maintaining multiple IM clients on your device, then you'll know how frustrating it can be at times having to keep them all in check. Luckily, there are some apps out there t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 30, 2011
Fire up Skype today, and you'll be greeted with a nicely redesigned user interface, as well as the ability to use SMS from Skype. But that's not the big feature the internet calling giant is really p...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Warning: Do not attempt anything you see here at home. Engaging in a video chat with one's self on a Nexus S and a Motorola Xoom while recording the endeavor with ...
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by Chris Parsons
Apr 11, 2011
Although the HTC Thunderbolt was supposed to of have launched with it -- it didn't. And although HTC and Verizon tried to hide the fact it ever existed -- it didn't work. Skype Video has now leaked o...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2010
Fans of the Trillian IM client should know that it looks like the beta period has ended (you can no longer download the app from Trillian's website), and it's now up in the Android Market. It'll...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2010
This is one you guys have been wanting for a while -- Android's Facebook app finally has proper Facebook chat. And push notifications. Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus. You can get the Ver...
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by Chris Parsons
Nov 09, 2010
Judging from the amount of e-mails we got sent to us, a lot of you out there are actually using Yahoo! Messenger. The latest release has hit the Android Market and it brings along with it quite a few ...
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by Dallin Hampton
Oct 08, 2010
Last month when we brought you news of the new 1GHz myTouch, buried in the press release was a mention of a new Yahoo app with a feature we're all very excited about --video chat. Some of the substant...
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by Phil Nickinson
Oct 05, 2010
Once upon a time there as a little rumor that Skype was going to shed its exclusivity with Verizon and once again be available to everyone else. Friends, that day has come. Chat and call all you want...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 28, 2010
Beejive IM is finally out of beta, and is now available on the Android Market. Beejive is a very popular, cross platform multiple service IM client that's safe (128-bit encryption on all over-th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 19, 2010
Who has two thumbs, seven Android phones and has a hankering for some multi-client instant messaging on Android? This guy. The popular desktop IM client Trillian is now in open beta for Android ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 10, 2010
Yeah, so by now Fring users likely have noticed that Skype access has been pulled. And, you guessed it, we have the iPhone to blame. Fring recently updated its iPhone version, which allows cross-plat...
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by Dallin Hampton
Jun 11, 2010
Remember that Quick App post from Jerry back in May? Well, Android Town is looking to expand and they’re in the process of making a multiplatform application and with that in mind, they’re...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jun 07, 2010
Android video chat is finally here, after a few days and more than a little gnashing of teeth, on the Sprint Evo 4G. The Qik app has been up and down as they've dealt with the crush of new Evo's hitt...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 27, 2010
Notice anything unusual in this picture? (Besides the obvious, of course -- I didn't do a thing with my hair today.) That's right, the front-facing 1.3MP camera on the Sprint HTC Evo 4G&nbs...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 18, 2010
With all the social media applications out there, it's refreshing when comes along that that's sounds so unique you have to try it. Android Town is one of those apps. From the looks of th...
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by Phil Nickinson
Mar 18, 2010
Fring (Market link), the popular all-encompassing VOIP/chat/Skype/all-things-communications app, just updated its Android application, bringing a new look and new features.High up on everybody's wish ...
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by Casey Chan
Mar 25, 2009
If you've been searching for an IM application on Android that fits all your needs, Palringo may have just delivered the goods. Palringo was just announced to Android Market for the low cost of ...
