IM+ Offers Push for the iPhone, But Not Much More By Michael Hall -
Wireless IM Article Published December 2, 2008
SHAPE's IM+ provides a way to receive instant messages when the iPhone's busy doing something else, but it does so in a barebones setting.
Beejive's iPhone IM App Is Pushy By Michael Hall -
Wireless IM Article Published November 25, 2008
Even without its workarounds for the iPhone's push data limitations, BeejiveIM is a pretty good multi-network IM client.
Editor's Note: Instant-ish Messaging on iPhone 2.0 By Michael Hall -
Wireless IM Article Published July 11, 2008
Users have been clamoring for an instant messaging application on the iPhone. With this week's launch of the new App Store and the arrival of Apple-approved third-party apps, they're closer than they were, but still not quite there.
WebMessenger Bridges BlackBerry-Microsoft OCS Divide By Michael Hall -
Wireless IM Article Published May 5, 2008
Sensing opportunity where Microsoft's competitive spirit had closed doors, WebMessenger announces a product to bring BlackBerry users into the Office Communications Server fold.
IMWatch: Baidu Announces Major IM Push in China By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published March 11, 2008
Baidu Hi targets China's $668 million IM market. Also: Tokiva offers another IM-to-VoIP bridge, Wimba goes after the education market, PSP gamers get a new voice chat app, KGB Messenger Spy offers IM monitoring for business, and more.
IM Watch: Ejabberd Notches a New Release By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published February 26, 2008
Open source XMPP server ejabberd arrives after more than 18 months of development. Plus: Will IM be baked into Thunderbird 3? AT&T and Palm team on mobile communicator, OZ visits Denmark, St. Bernard launches a hybrid IM security offering, and more.
Secure Your IM Conversations With Encryption By Michael Hall -
Wireless IM Article Published February 21, 2008
As more and more information passes over instant messaging, it becomes more and more important to mind who can listen in. Encryption choices for instant messaging range from simple to complex.
IM Watch: Digsby Merges IM, Mail and Social Networks By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published February 12, 2008
Digsby's new multi-network IM client also provides one-stop access to e-mail and social networking. Plus: Poynt brings local search to AIM users, Google looks to slide Apps under the door, Akonix releases L7 Enterprise v7.0, and more.
IM Watch: New Tools for Sametime, Office Communications By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published January 31, 2008
Permessa releases tools for leading IM platforms, CatalystWeb launches Web-based apps, SpeakLike talks instant language translation, FriendVox launches IM client for Facebook, IM security news and more.
IM Watch: New AIM Shows What You're Typing in Real-Time By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published January 15, 2008
AIM 6.8 Beta build lets you and the person you're chatting with see what's being typed as it's being typed. Plus: Fring adds Yahoo and AIM support, VTech cordless phone offers IM and IV, FaceTime and Akonix track attacks, and more.
Mobile Meets Internet in 2008 By David Needle -
Wireless IM Article Published January 4, 2008
Looking ahead: The coming year will see more knowledge workers not just checking e-mail, but using the latest instant messenger software to stay live and in touch.
IM Watch: Zipit Supports SMS ... And Holiday Happenings By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published December 18, 2007
Z2 devices let you zip SMS text messages. Plus: Meebo meets Facebook, WildBlue offers Google services. Yahoo builds for Vista. And Santa's been a bad, bad bot.
In-Flight IM Service Takes Wing From JetBlue By Christopher Saunders -
Wireless IM Article Published December 12, 2007
JetBlue Airways tests free wireless Internet access, e-mail and instant messaging for its transcontinental passengers, thanks to a partnership with Yahoo and Research in Motion.
IM Watch: Zipit Revamps Wireless IM Device By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published December 4, 2007
The newest Wi-Fi enabled IM device from Zipit offers a portal for parents. Also: Jabber picks up a win with Me.dium, Google Talk's gadget goes multi-lingual, Akonix adds Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 support, and end-of-the-year reports galore from IM security companies.
IM Watch: In for a Malware Storm in 2008? By Vangie Beal -
Wireless IM Article Published November 20, 2007
Security researchers warn us to brace for a wormy, spammy 2008 in IM. Also: AOL, Miranda & MSN push out new clients, Packeteer targets IM traffic, and mobile IM gets attention at the GSM Mobile Asia Congress.
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