Cross Platform Messengers compared, help needed!
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- I am leaving this table as a reference to anyone out there wanting a comparison,
please feel free to update and add at will. I will no longer update it because of time constraints.
The good people at Cnectd handed me 5 codes to hand out to users to test their new revamped client that is now in private beta testing. First 5 to respond will get the download link and a premium code
...bermie2000 likes this.12-07-11 06:05 AMLike 1 - I am leaving this table as a reference to anyone out there wanting a comparison,
please feel free to update and add at will. I will no longer update it because of time constraints.
The good people at Cnectd handed me 5 codes to hand out to users to test their new revamped client that is now in private beta testing. First 5 to respond will get the download link and a premium code
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Also, in reference to "Got info from Enflick (PingChat). They will be launching a new and revamped messenger soon"--I just got an update for their new client, "Touch"... but, the problem is, I can go through their "existing pingchat! or touch user link and sign in fine.. but when i get to the next page about additional info needed to complete my account (email/name/password), to update account, it says there are issues signing me in and make sure I have a strong internet connection (which I do, both over wifi and data, no problems with anything else). Mind sharing their email so I can contact them directly?12-07-11 09:06 AMLike 0 - I am leaving this table as a reference to anyone out there wanting a comparison,
please feel free to update and add at will. I will no longer update it because of time constraints.
The good people at Cnectd handed me 5 codes to hand out to users to test their new revamped client that is now in private beta testing. First 5 to respond will get the download link and a premium code
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- Tried installing the new cnectd client--first two times, got into a reboot loop 2x. Thenm, get uncaught exception errors @ startup. Then, when trying to run it, reboots phone. Now getting a white screen on reboot and JVM Error 529, clicking continue gives white screen with perpetual spinning clock... FIRST time phone's been this messed up in over 5 years (never had a reboot loop or white screen before)
(I haven't yet even been able to run it to get to screen to enter license key).12-07-11 10:51 AMLike 0 - Tried installing the new cnectd client--first two times, got into a reboot loop 2x. Thenm, get uncaught exception errors @ startup. Then, when trying to run it, reboots phone. Now getting a white screen on reboot and JVM Error 529, clicking continue gives white screen with perpetual spinning clock... FIRST time phone's been this messed up in over 5 years (never had a reboot loop or white screen before)
(I haven't yet even been able to run it to get to screen to enter license key).12-07-11 10:53 AMLike 0 -
- Ok, round two:
No reboot on install, but before it fully installed, got a "Uncaught exception:java.lang.NullPointerException" pop-up, then a pop-up saying it was successfully installed. Upon trying to run it though, keep getting the nullpointerexception error message.
Still haven't been able to test it, as I cannot run it. <<frustrating>>
Should I go ahead and email their support team, or do you have a contact name/address I should try first?12-07-11 11:17 AMLike 0 - One feature set that i would certainly look for:
Does the universal messenger work over generic data plan?
IM+ works.
Have just downloaded Trillian. still to install and see if it works over general data plan.
Whats app doesnt work over a generic data plan. works only on a BB data plan.12-07-11 12:49 PMLike 0 - Ok, round two:
No reboot on install, but before it fully installed, got a "Uncaught exception:java.lang.NullPointerException" pop-up, then a pop-up saying it was successfully installed. Upon trying to run it though, keep getting the nullpointerexception error message.
Still haven't been able to test it, as I cannot run it. <<frustrating>>
Should I go ahead and email their support team, or do you have a contact name/address I should try first?12-08-11 05:54 AMLike 0 - I've been a Trillian user for years, first on my PC's, then BlackBerry when it came out. The Pro version of Trillian for BlackBerry is easily purchased in the BlackBerry AppWorld - price is $4.99.12-08-11 08:45 AMLike 0
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- New Pingchat replacement - Touch
PROS
- Fast send/receive/notify
- Integration to BB profile for sound notifications, etc (KiK doesn't do this)
- Not tied to phone number (can use same account on multiple devices)
- Can delete account from phone (Whatsapp requires contacting support)
- Supports both direct messaging and "experiences" which are more group
- Shows Send / Delivered and READ
- Shows "... is typing"
CONS
- No support for location, video, audio sharing, photo saving as on PingChat (many complaints from users)
- Pictures cannot be added after creating your initial experience (??)
- Pictures, audio, video, location cannot be sent in chat -- the chat only supports text (images have to go in as experiences subject to above limitations)
- No integration to the BB inbox - messages only via icon bar at top
- No "send to" integration for directly sharing photos
- Lots of complaints about lost user lists during upgrade from PingChat
- iPhone notifications too quiet
- Can't add friends directly - have to pick them up from address book?
For pure integration to the BlackBerry device - WhatsApp is still the one to beat imho. It supports notifications directly in your email inbox, provides for "send to" integration for photos and has a much larger installed base (your friends are more likely to use it).
At first glance PingChat -- now Touch -- seems to have created a copy of the iPhone application Path which allows for sharing of experiences or moments (these apps now seems to come up with their own catchy descriptions of what's essentially multi-media group chat).
What I like about Touch vs Path:
- It's available on BlackBerry, Android, iOS (Path is only Android/iOS)
- Touch allows for real time private chat
- Touch allows for simultaneous "experiences" with as few or as many friends - Path sharing is open to all the friends you've addedLast edited by mas90guru; 12-11-11 at 04:19 PM.
12-11-11 06:37 AMLike 0 -
- Great work, absolutely appreciate your hard work that was put in for the research.
I only wanted to add under WhatsApp's group chat, one can only ADD users on group chat (maximum is 9 if I am not wrong) but the main problem with it is that you cannot Remove any user from the group chat. I think that sucks!01-23-12 07:07 AMLike 0 - So without having to look at the chart, what would you say are the top 5 messengers? And then the one which suits you best personally.03-15-12 01:15 PMLike 0
- Unfortunately no.
I can't talk about the others, cause most of those reviewed are either completely overhauled or dead.
- Pingchat became Touch, a sort of experience sharing messenger app. Latest update 27th january 2012
Good update rate and support
- Pingme has been overhauled, latest update 12th march 2012
Fast update rate and support
- Whatsapp for blackberry is in beta at the moment and is being completely overhauled, rapid updates (beta)
Fast update rate and support
- Liveprofile is..... ?? dead ?? (latest blog entry is from august 2011)
- Hookt is..... ?? dead ?? (no new versions/updates on any mobile platform since mid 2011)
- KiK has imho the nicest layout but isn't build with blackberry api's meaning it doesn't integrate at all (custom push notifications/ custom sound profiles), latest update 10th january 2012
Good update rate and support
- Fast society is dead.
- GroupMe, latest Blackberry update was 8th august 2011
Slow update rate
- Kakoatalk, up and coming, latest update 29th february 2012
Fast update rate
- Cnectd, latest update was december 2011
Moderate update rate, good support
- H!Hello is ..... ?? dead ??
- eBuddy XMS, latest update 6th march 2012
take your pick03-16-12 01:45 PMLike 0 -
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