Yes there is a beta version being tested. I've had it for about 5 months. You might want to check their forum and make sure the Download link is still working.
As mentioned earlier, its version 1.1.2
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Palringo works with Facebook chat although if you have your friends in lists only the lists you've activiated to be on-line show as on-line when you log in on your mobile.