Nimbuzz let us know that they have launched their BlackBerry app in App World. They claim to be the “only native multi-IM app and the only one with Skype support, among Facebook, Yahoo, AIM, Google Talk, MSN etc” but that depends on how you define “native” since IM+ does many of the same features. Still Nimbuzz is totally free!
The new Push support saves battery and allows you to get homescreen notifications easily. They also now have 10 million users with 40,000 new users every day which is very impressive. Still other than Kevin I don’t know anybody else using the app… Are any of you?
You can find Nimbuzz in the App World at this link or at www.nimbuzz.com. The app is made for OS 4.6+ devices so I am not sure if it will work on older devices.
From the description:
Nimbuzz for Blackberry gives you free instant messaging and puts all your friends in one place! For the first time on BlackBerry®, you can chat with your friends on Skype, Facebook & MySpace using Nimbuzz for BlackBerry or IM your friends across all your other social networks.
- Skype
- Facebook
- Windows Live Messenger MSN
- Yahoo! Messenger
- Google Talk
- AOL Instant Messenger AIM
- MySpace
- ICQ
- Gadu-Gadu
- StudiVZ
- Giovani
- Hyves, and more.
- Save money on SMS with Nimbuzz messaging.
- Never miss a thing with home screen notifications of new chats.
- IM your friends on all your social networks and have a real chat, in real time, for free.
- Auto-reconnect – for switching between 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi.
- Integrate Nimbuzz ringtones, blinking LED and vibration with your BlackBerry profile.
- Enjoy a multimedia experience with clickable URLs.
- Display pictures, avatars, emoticons & personal messaging.
Genaro201 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 45
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 1:37 AM EST
sounds really good, im going to give it a shot!
nthui ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 94
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 1:41 AM EST
sound great. hope it can run smooth in my bb bold.
Anonymous Not Registered
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 6:50 AM EST
No Jabber Support = no sale.
Rafael Murta Not Registered
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 7:05 AM EST
Hi, does anybody knows if it works without BIS or BES, like a standard data plan?
Buff ( View Profile) Beginner - Posts: 156
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9700
I just installed it. So far, it seems pretty good. Of the bat, I notice that is does not support AutoText which is a serious shortcoming to me (and should be to any self-respecting BlackBerry user). Also, it is pretty barebones and does not support either alerts for when a contact comes online or saving chats which are both distant seconds to a stable connection to all services. I am going to use it for a while & I will report back on any connection, battery or memory issues.
Buff ( View Profile) Beginner - Posts: 156
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 8:37 AM EST
no word wrap in the text entry field.
Buff ( View Profile) Beginner - Posts: 156
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 8:41 AM EST
and the lack of AutoText is really, really a pain. I have to capitalize “I” and insert apostrophes. It is just barbaric.
Vat Not Registered
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 9:01 AM EST
No love for OS 4.5+ devices? There are *still* a lot of us out there …..
ShvartzBerry ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 288
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 9:43 AM EST
In what way is this better than Instango (which works fine on < 4.6)?
Danny Smith Not Registered
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM EST
I’m getting ‘The item you selected cannot be displayed. Do you wish to save the item?’ on the website. Any ideas?
Danny Smith Not Registered
Posted: December 6, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST
Another weird thing – the site recognized I’m on an 8300 and I get the prompt to download a .cod with the above error.
On the other hand using the appworld link says it isn’t available for my device or carrier.
Tobias, is the 8300 supported? If not, will it be soon?
Tobias Not Registered
Posted: December 4, 2009 at 11:09 AM EST
Hi all,
Tobias from Nimbuzz here, thanks for your comments. This is our first release and rest assured, we will improve upon it and add the requested features like auto text. An update is coming shortly and we appreciate and additional feedback from you guys.
Please feel free to drop me a line of leave feedback at http://usa.blog.nimbuzz.com
tobias (at) nimbuzz (dot) com
Thanks,
T
jonson Not Registered
Posted: December 6, 2009 at 12:39 PM EST
Works great on Bolld 9000 with 5..348 Beta OS. The only thing i miss is, that i cant remove and block contacts from the list.