JiveTalk is a big hit
For those of you that don’t know, JiveTalk is pretty much the only solution for anyone looking to use popular Instant Messaging networks on their BlackBerrys. Not to say that there are not other software products for the BlackBerry, but JiveTalk rocks! They even trump RIM’s horrible attempt at IM, specifically AIM. I was lucky enough to incessantly bother one of the creators to add a file transfer capability, and boy did it pay off. You can literally send MP3s back and forth from either your BlackBerry to a desktop computer, or BlackBerry to BlackBerry. This is all using AIM and JiveTalk. They went for the quick, reliable, and simple approach to their software. Combine that with a great layout, super reliable connection (I’ve been logged on for weeks, I swear) and amazing developers, and you’ve got a real functional AIM/MSN/GTalk/Yahoo/Jabber client. The new release with the aforementioned file transfer capabilities should be available as a public preview starting later this evening. JiveTalk also has plans to release their popular software to other devices like Windows Mobile, Symbian UIQ, and have whispered that they’re actively looking at supporting the Apple iPhone. Let us know how you like the software, and click on to check out some screen shots of the new version!
Great product indeed. Simple interface and very stable on a multitude of different RIM OS’. The file transfer capability makes it even more usefull.
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Love this program to bad Im leaving the blackberry community. I wish they this program for the sony ericsson phone I’m getting
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it is AWESOME
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This program is sick, I got it today and have to admit I’m kinds in love. Much better than ramble and I highly recommend it, so give it a try, you’ll love it too
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This product is absolutely astounding.
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I love the program and have used it since the beta, now that that feature is up and running I will definitely be getting it. (Buying it for sure)
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I swear by this program. I had been using an sk3 and bb for a while since the bb just wasn’t cutting it for mobile messaging and now I am down to just one phone (bb). with the addition of file transfer and soon to come chatroom and group IM features, it easily blows any messenger client out of the water.
notice how IM+ has now scrambled to release a new version? hehe, go JT.
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I’ve been with these guys since the beginning. One of the very first beta testers. I cannot be more impressed with a company that has done what an actual beta test should do. Listen to their user base and execute EVERYTHING that has been ask for. Top notch support and A+++++++ product! I believe it surpasses the “other” more expensive IM client by far! GO JiveTalk!!
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I started early in the beta with JiveTalk too and I can definitely say that JiveTalk is awesome. The support is excellent and they have done a great job of including requested features. These guys are top notch!
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just downloaded the new release file transfer is awsome….
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I use jive talk on my blackberry and it pretty much the best one I could find for aim now I have another reason to buy it now. Looks pretty neat thanks BG.
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I installed it on the fly this weekend when I could not get MSN Live Messenger to connect on my laptop. (I only use MSN because my group uses it, otherwise, bleah!)
With Jive Talk, I got on Yahoo and MSN messengers in a matter of seconds. It integrates completely with your notification profiles, allowing you complete customization. It evens brings in your group settings from each IM service.
In short, I dig it. I now only need to decide which license to buy: device or user.
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This program is awesome!!! I was a Sidekick user before buying my Blackberry, so I was accustomed to Danger’s superb messaging apps. I was so disappointed with RIM’s client that I tried out every 3rd party chat program available for the Pearl and found some major flaw or area of lacking in each one of them. I even considered selling the BB and buying a new Sidekick 3. Lo and behold, I discovered this amazing program and have changed my mind.
This program manages to combine all of the features I want and need. I’m using every service except Jabber and it’s absolutely perfect!! It’s beyond great and I highly recommend it!!
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This works beautifully on iphone!!
love it.
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I have Jive talk (BEE JIVE) in my iPhone, and disappear the Buddies list….Now I can’t to see if my friends are on line or off line.
Please, I need to know how I can add again the Buddies list in my iPhone.
Thanks a lot
Marcela
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i have one question, i have 200 buddies on my aim list, blackberry only allows you to see 30 of them, with jive talk can you see all of your buddies from each of the messaging services on your blackberry like you can on the sidekick, thats the one thing thats stopping me from going on the blackberry side
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Yep. Got over 200 buddies in my MSN list, I can see all of them on my BlackBerry.
There’s been quite a few third party clients for BlackBerry for a while now… I’ve had 200 buddies on my BlackBerry since yeaar 2004 when VeriChat did it well, but VeriChat got bought out by Nokia, and then IM+ was the one to get (Version 4), and now JiveTalk is the winner.
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I LOVE IT.
I’ve been wanting a curve for so long, but I’ve been stuck with my sk3. But I finally gave up and got the curve… then sadly I was VERY disappointed with their aim… until JIVETALK that is!!!!!!!
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i work for a big software company that just recently standardized on Jabber’s MomentIM instant messaging. they have created an internal server and specific port for our internal im. will jivetalk work with specs like: server -> im.xxxxx.com + port 5223 (i x’d the domain name for security purposes). any insight would be great.
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i m trying to get in from safari.., i been waiting for about 30 min and still launching…, how more i have to keep it on ?
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I have a question about this on the iphone, using jivetalk on the iphone, can I send a message to someones cell phone, as in, I add a contact in jivetalk, add their cell number, and send them a message, and they will get it as a text, or will they need jivetalk?
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yeah,
how do they(the recepient) get the message as a text?or do they need jivetalk also?
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