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[Android Apps and Games] mdhscanes24:
Bump. Any news or status on this?
[Android Apps and Games] irisiris:
i think ..that is i think "www.liveprofile.com" is some PIN based chat with delivered and read notification. its beta. anyone wana try Add my PIN LPW0RO3Z
[Android Apps and Games] Noz85:
I'll test it. Add me to the list.
[Android Apps and Games] mo2002:
its ugly, live profile is better than kik
[Android Apps and Games] The_Double:
Wait, i know a great name! Google talk! or Pingchat, or Whatsapp, or ebuddy, or....
[Android Apps and Games] murso74:
kik did bad things to my battery life. uninstalled
[Android Apps and Games] igtheactt1:
Kik messenger already mentioned nvm...
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow_Coder:
Thanks I knew I was missing something

Group Chat added to the list

You're looking for eBuddy

I'm working on it still, but between being a full time college student and part time employee it makes spare time few and far in between.

I apologize to everyone for the wait and absence of updates.

Perhaps you want it named after yourself and I could call it "Jackass"? If your simple minded self had bothered to read the entire thread, any number of the first several pages worth of posts, or even just the original post you would know that I'm already well aware of these other alternatives. If you don't have anything helpful to myself or the other users of the XDA community then just don't bother posting.
[Android Apps and Games] madmagdalin:
Has anyone tried this for Group Chat?

I've recently become very interested in figuring out how to do a persistent group chat with my close circle of friends. The problem is we are all on different mobile platforms and some of them do not even have smart phones. What I came up with is a free service called Groupme.

What group me allows you to do is set up a new group phone number which everyone texts to. Then any message sent to this number is sent to all the persons in the group. Everything is done though SMS so pretty much anyone with a cellphone and unlimited texts can participate.

In my experience it works really well. Has anyone else played around with Groupme. Any thoughts?

link
[Android Apps and Games] sydtrakked:
First and foremost to those just joining this thread and not bothering to read through... this app is meant to be specifically ANDROID to ANDROID (like BBM is only to BBM)...

Cross-platform on the other hand, I would suggest Kik Messenger... I've had no real problems since starting to use it a few days ago. It is pretty much a basic version of BBM (it doesn't have the group chat thing many of you have mentioned though). It does tell you when your message has been read. I haven't tested Android to BB but Android to iPhone was fine and of course Android to Android.

But anyway... I suggest reading a little better for many just joining here... it was said more than a few times that this particular app he wants to make will be Android-only.
[Android Apps and Games] VDub2174:
Where's the "Thanks" button when you need one :p
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow_Coder:
Thanks for what?

Haha this isn't Facebook. There isn't a "like" button on everything that exists
[Android Apps and Games] VDub2174:
AC has a "Thanks" button for the forums.
[Android Apps and Games] hadezz:
LiveProfile is byfar the best looking alternative but it is still in very early beta and only supports Android atm..

Kik is ugly eats up battery but is still useful.. it automatically finds contacts and displays delivered / read / unread etc

the absolute biggest thing any of these alternatives need to incorporate to overcome BBM is Group Chat it is by far the best feature of BBM and if LiveProfile implements it + support for BB and iPhone it will dominate

-- In my opinion anyway
[Android Apps and Games] deaffob:
This is much needed, I'll be following this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] josenuts1:
I want to be a tester for u when u get it working...
[Android Apps and Games] Pyrolectic13:
Sounds like a decent plan
[Android Apps and Games] xManMythLegend:
The existence of Google talk/Kik/Aim/Txt msg and the slew of other apps makes this pointless unless you have serious UI and coding skills.

Everyones battling for the right to send your message across all platforms.

Its up to Google to fix Talk (which they wont outside of adding video).

IIRC BBM was on every BB , way too heard to be ubiquitous. Even Kik with its insane flurry of DLs isnt up to par.

Not saying dont do it. But it HAS to be really good.
[Android Apps and Games] JustRuin:
It's simply for Android to Android. NOT cross platform.
[Android Apps and Games] Blayz:
The problem with making a android only app is the rest of the people who came from blackberry who still have friends that use bbm or friends on iphones, you may enjoy the "ooooo only android users can use this" factor but when it comes to practicality you'll find more people using the number of other messenger apps that allow them to communicate with all they're friends instead of just 30-40%

Which in turn means you have less android phones on your app which makes it worse for the people who would want to use it, do what you want with your time but the main issue with messenger apps is getting a big user base and making it android only is just going to hinder that
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow_Coder:
I use to have a BlackBerry and I'm well aware of how BBM works and how it preforms in terms of OS6. I'm trying to figure out the BEST way to implement the Group chat so that it won't be a pull to the battery, have lag, or send needless and overbearing notifications every time somebody says something. That's one thing that is holding me up. Trying to find the ABSOLUTE BEST way to do it.

Yes I'm aware of this. That is why I said I was going to add the ability to add standard contacts. They will be added to a specific list set aside from the main user defined categories. The users can then send messages from this message app and their friends/contacts will receive it as a text message (smart phone or no smart phone.)

As far as "ooooo only android users can use this" and saying people won't use it because it's only android ...isn't that the same thing BBM faces? Look how it's doing.
[Android Apps and Games] Gergith:
I still like the idea of using GTalk. Do it the same way Mercury (old dmsn, murcury.im) or MSN Plus does. Where it uses the existing featureset of an existing protocol, but adds additional features. Like MSN Plus allowed coloured names and icons in the name. I think msn FINALLY allowed icons in names, but still not yet colours.

So perhaps you could do the same? a hybrid of both gtalk, and your extra features?

Perhaps just require/auto place a special character in the status. Like starting the status with _ as a hidden character. This way all users with a _* at the beginning or end of the status will be recognized as users of this messenger.
[Android Apps and Games] skymera:
What about PingChat?

Supports Android, iOS and BB

Personally, I think this is a waste of time, and even more of a waste if it's going to be Android only.
[Android Apps and Games] gbuffs:
ADM

Any news on how ADM is going? I would love to see this and try it out.
[Android Apps and Games] lagu805:
It's a good idea..

but for me myself, the cross platform messenger is the one I'm looking for.

for this ADM, I believe if you want to compete with BBM, then Google should be involved.

creating a permanent group (i believe it is on the server side, not on the client side), stability and speed requires a serious dedication and a lot of of money for the server.. which Google can provide.

so yeah.. just my 2 cents. sorry if i sound like a smartass.. just an opinion :D
[Android Apps and Games] Tre Lawrence:
I tend to agree... cross platform trumps closed platform (like BBM) IMHO.
[Android Apps and Games] sageDieu:
I like Kik Messenger, its a great cross-platform one.
[Android Apps and Games] Rydah:
could i test this out?
[Android Apps and Games] ajones7279:
Tell that to BlackBerry owners. You can't drive them away from their beloved BBM. :p
[Android Apps and Games] Tre Lawrence:
Oh... I know. I use to use it as a crutch... :D
[Android Apps and Games] SS2006:
WhatsApp

BBM killer

specially with todays update (group chat)
[Android Apps and Games] core123:
i will gladly beta test when its ready =)
[Android Apps and Games] Nathan92:
I would also happily test this, very interested.
[Android Apps and Games] stonq:
Me too
[Android Apps and Games] sageDieu:
I would be willing to test.
[Android Apps and Games] Noz85:
Willing to test still.

On a HTC Aria and HTC Inspire

sent from my HTC Inspired Desire HD 4G
[Android Apps and Games] TKTAB911:
BBM4U [BBM for you] perhaps? :B

or BBM4A [BBM for android]

I would help test, i have access to a BBM phone aswell for this. Something nice in ChompSMS, is when i get a text i have it set to unlock the phone automatically while i reply, then once i hit send or close it, it locks back up. Not sure what you'd call that. But if you received a message, your phone would un-lock for 20-60 seconds or whatever a preset time would be, for a quick reply and auto-lock back up.

[have Aria]
[Android Apps and Games] bsmoove386:
Yea whatsApp is pretty nice way better than Kik but I have hardly any contacts on whatsapp im supposing due to marketing. I'm sure alot of ppl are unaware of WhatsAPp..

With that being said you really should consider cross platform and if you still capable of implementing all the ideas you had for ADM then you will have a kick a$$ APP. Also if you are capable of sending pics n files.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Hello any updates on how the project is going?
[Android Apps and Games] kirin0ichiban:
RIM already announced they will be releasing BBM for all platforms. Didn't know if any of you knew that or not.
[Android Apps and Games] Nathan92:
Yes but I also read they are thinking of using a payed subscription service, and I don't know about you guys but I'd rather use a free one or pay a one off price for it.
[Android Apps and Games] iynfynity:
lol that's BS. i'll just use gtalk.
[Android Apps and Games] pdcrzylazy:
Willing to Test.

Sounds like an awesome idea.
[Android Apps and Games] ipbron:
I would love to test this app. My whole family uses BBM.
[Android Apps and Games] maxib123:
AMS - Android Messaging Service

DMS - Droid Messaging Service

PMS - Personal Messaging Service

MAM - My Android Messenger

MDM - My Droid Messenger

MAC - My Android Chat

MDC - My Droid Chat

ACC - Android Chat Client

DCC - Droid Chat Client

AMC - Android Messenger Client

DMC - Droid Messenger Client

(just a few ideas) :P

(you know what, forget PMS :L)
[Android Apps and Games] sebasmiles:
They announced that ages ago, and they still havent done anything.....

Btw, the idea of this type messenger is great, but honestly its already been done. Trillian does a great job, its cross platform and also cross messaging systems.
[Android Apps and Games] casawimill:
I am willing to test the beta release. PM me when its ready
[Android Apps and Games] 0space_monkey0:
i see the point. PM sent.
[Android Apps and Games] Proym:
Sounds like a good idea, i'm willing to test and give feedbacks on Eclair.
[Android Apps and Games] iynfynity:
is there any progress on this?
[Android Apps and Games] jamesc123:
I would gladly beta test this app :-)
[Android Apps and Games] AlexR666:
Id love to test! Just got liveprofile and lovin it. Hope you can beat it!
[Android Apps and Games] ruffneckZeVo:
I know nothing about developing but couldn't u use irc make a private network and an app that connects to it and people could chat thru the irc probably a dumb idea but who knows
[Android Apps and Games] jamesc123:
is this still being developed? :)
[Android Apps and Games] 0vermind:
Not to sound harsh, but I am going to have to agree. While I love the idea.. unless it was going to be included in EVERY Android distro, officially by Google (if they would even like the app you developed), it would be worthless. Talk does pretty much do the same thing. And it's a lot more developed. My question is, and maybe this is addressed somewhere else, what is the balance of Battery Life for Google Talk client? Isn't it pretty hefty because it has to keep an open connect to Google servers?
[Android Apps and Games] LNJ:
Live Profile is definitely getting things rolling.

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Android Apps and Games] cloakster:
Only problem is it sucks imo :P I don't like the default layout and there is no way to change it.
[Android Apps and Games] jamesc123:
no progress?! :( :(
[Android Apps and Games] lagu805:
I believe RIM didnt announce anything..

the news came from BGR, and BGR stated that it was from multiple trusted source..

that's all

I'm also expecting BBM on android honestly, but I dont want to pay the monthly fee those BB users are paying. Whatsapp is the best alternative, but most BB users probably didn't even want to pay for it.

such a dilemma.. :D
[Android Apps and Games] lagu805:
can't agree more :p

I love the UI of Kik.. definitely the best imho :)
[Android Apps and Games] Tatoeba:
Do your program would authorize to speak with BBM client?
[Android Apps and Games] Shirokishi:
i don't like kik at all.

Was always fighting for button presses and it felt laggy on my old milestone xt720.

Feels like Handcent SMS but a little slower
[Android Apps and Games] renehd2:
let me understand... do you want to make a blackberry messenger to be able to send pin's from my android to the blackberry messenger of bb users?
[Android Apps and Games] mcdevtingz:
Wait so this isn't using bbm? So it's like every other messenger...
[Android Apps and Games] corybucher:
Would live to beta test this for you, was also a blackberry user.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohanned85:
i will defo get this like
[Android Apps and Games] bman55:
This would be great but I wouldn't be surprised if bbm is actually coming to Android!
[Android Apps and Games] ybyb:
I don't think this is being developed.

Moreover even if it is it'll be just like whatsapp, liveprofile, kik.....etc so not much use IMO.

RIM won't allow any app to talk to BBM and vice-versa.

Don't spam me just saying what i feel.
[Android Apps and Games] crusader0011:
You gotta make it better than WhatsApp... :)
[Android Apps and Games] Zeus20:
I would try this

I would totally use an app for this, i would even beta test it as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Takyon:
You guys should try Samsung chaton. Works fine for me.

Sent from my awesome Arc via subspace beacon.
[Android Apps and Games] lexobys:
How about these :

DoMe - Droids Messenger (Droids only Messenger)

DooM - Droids online (only) (offline) Messenger

D2D - Droid to Droid

D2M - Droid to Droid Messenger
[Android Apps and Games] jdstrydom:
it might just happen

http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/03/bbm-for-android/
[Android Apps and Games] domtra:
Unfortunately those are fake Photoshopped pics.

RIM had released an official statement that they have no plans to port BBM to Android at this time.

Please see link to article:

http://crackberry.com/currently-rim-has-no-plans-bring-bbm-other-platforms
[Android Apps and Games] jdstrydom:
Ah, well. Gotta love Photoshop !
[Android Apps and Games] Roscopcoletrain:
Cant believe this thread is still going. H
[Android Apps and Games] The Alpha Gamer:
The problem with this will be the same problem that BBM has: It's not multiplatform.

You'd be better off trying to make a popular replacement for Whatsapp instead of an Android only version of BBM
[Android Apps and Games] chitose_ndy:
100% full support!!!

xD
[General Topics] josefcrist:
Is anybody else having problems with windows mobile marketplace on their windows mobile 6.5 devices? I have not been able to access it from my expo.
[General Topics] francomur99:
windows mobile market place problem

Hello, I had the same issue 2 month ago and I was going mad but in the end I found out the solution. Try to re-install the market without using a cab file....you have to use the right url from your handset.....if you can't find it contact me and I will do a search in my stuff. Good luck.....
[Captivate General] gunnyman:
GO SAMSUNG Galaxy S. Suck it iPhone!
[Captivate General] darkamikaze:
Hating on the competition doesn't make sense to me :/ .. but I guess good for Galaxy S.

Believe it or not though. The iPhone is quite a feat with what it has done to the industry.
[Captivate General] gunnyman:
I'm just happy my backing the Android racehorse hasn't been a mistake :)
[Captivate General] Berserk87:
is this the number of all the galaxy s phones in the world?

captivate/vibrant/i9000/epic etc...
[Captivate General] mwxiao:
No. It's AT&T plus T-Mobile. And it's 1 million shipped. Not sold.

But I doubt Verizon and Sprint will sell as many Galaxy as AT&T and T-mobile. Verizon already has a great Android line. Galaxy S for verizon is just ugly.
[Captivate General] mwxiao:
Well, Rule #1 in this forum (and all the other android forums): any pro-Apple post will be deleted and your account will be suspended!
[Captivate General] ozy944:
Quite impressive for Samsung.

Been contemplating this very question for awhile....and also two more:

> How many have been 'sold' worldwide? Id say approx. 2 million but thats just my guess - considering sammy has sold heaps in Korea.

> How many HTC Desire's have been sold worldwide, as this gives a good representation of Sammy's android competition.
[Captivate General] 8525Smart:
One million phones sold? Impressive.

Ah, it seems like yesterday that I was envying Omnia i900 owners for their 3.2in screen, 624Mhz processor, and smooth Windows Mobile performance. Now I own a Galaxy i9000 variant with a 4in SAMOLED, 1Ghz processor, and an Android OS (which wasn't even released yet at the time).

Good times.
[Captivate General] glio1337:
Android and Apple can happily coexist. It's true! I even like both platforms despite each of their con's.
[Captivate General] heliumhelicopter:
I think a lot of people forget about how touch interfaces were before the iPhone. Remember using a stylus? Even though the iPhone isn't for me, I appreciate the push that it gave to the industry to design better UIs. That being said, I think that Android will eclipse the iPhone some day and these numbers are encouraging.
[Captivate General] skinien:
I completely agree. I wonder if Android would have even entered the market if Google hadn't seen how successful Apple was.

I look at the two like this: iPhone is great for people who want smart phone functionality with a VERY simple interface. Android is great for people who want smart phone functionality and control the phone at a more granular level.
[Captivate General] Dareoth:
Google had already acquired Android and was investing in it before Apple announced the iPhone. Google was already building in the space.

That said, if you've seen the early Android stuff... well, things changed a ton before we even got to the G1. Which was now famously described by Andy Rubin as beta level software, a .8 version. The super early stuff was more Blackberry than Apple, and in fact, Apple wasn't even yet an established top player yet. But certainly, Android development, in co-ordination with Apple's runaway success took a very iPhone-esque turn. And, at least in my opinion, very much for the better.

EDIT: And on the topic:

Also, 1 million shipped in 45 days on AT&T and T-Mobile is very impressive. I wish we had a break down of the AT&T and T-Mobile specific numbers. If even 300,000 of those are Captivates than AT&T must be in shock, they did almost no promotion, especially before release, yet this would be selling big numbers right across from those massive iPhone 4 displays. Maybe then they will step up their Android efforts. And maybe we will see both Android and iPhone displays at AT&T stores soon.

The Epic seems to be doing quite well in terms of buzz. It should do well. Many of the various versions of the International Galaxy S are doing very well. And doing bonkers in Korea. They did what, 300,000 in Korea in 19 days? And had sold 1 million worldwide in less than 4 weeks on the same date, which was July 13th. Before any US versions released. Now... hard to say until we get an update, but 3 million worldwide wouldn't be surprising, and that's with the Epic, Fascinate, and not all global markets released yet. Though I will say, I am a bit worried about the Fascinate. But it might do alright. People talk about the options on Verizon, but there are many of the same options or more in Europe, and the Galaxy S line has still sold very well.

(It will also be interesting to see how the Vibrant sells when the G2 is released. Very interesting. Also how T-Mobile development moves. The G1 was the starting point, then the Magic was strong, and then the Nexus One, especially on T-Mobile, maybe the height of community Android development centering on a device. The Vibrant has some momentum, especially as the first super high end T-Mobile phone, as the Nexus One wasn't a T-Mobile phone, just on the network. The G2 could split that up. We will see.)
[Captivate General] TexUs:
I hate the iPhone as much as the next guy, but... Apple sells that many iPhones in 10 days.
[Captivate General] ConceptVBS:
Total global sales so far have exceeded 3 million and its climbing.
[Captivate General] shaolin95:
Come on now...I dont think humans are really THAT stupid but I could be wrong....that would be scary :eek:

Go Galaxy S...my bro took a while to upgrade from his love affair with blackberry and now cannot put the galaxy down....oh yeah another convert! :D
[Captivate General] robstunner:
I'm pretty sure that's about correct. They already sold over three million.
[Captivate General] mwxiao:
I hope I am not the only one in this forum that loves both iOS and Android. I wish both do well. I hope the competition can go forever so the customers can be real winner.
[Captivate General] gunnyman:
I hope they both do well. I think Android is better suited to phones than IOS. IOS rocks the Tablet form factor though.
[Captivate General] draino623:
Apple only sell about 5-6 mil each year.
[Captivate General] darkamikaze:
haha yea only lol.

But really though I think there's too much Apple hating with Android (Bootscreen's with Android peeing or pooping apple, wallpapers etc.). Android IS amazing and all but what do you really get bashing another platform that keep Android developers in check by working even harder to compete with the other guys? I guess it's all for the fun.

With that said. Love my phone right now :)
[Captivate General] Dareoth:
I loved my 3G. Especially jailbroken. If Apple hadn't been so restrictive when it comes to the App Store, especially about Google services (Latitude and Voice, primarily, but also cool stuff like Navigation, and even Goggles isn't out yet for iPhone) I'd probably be happy with an iPhone 4. It's not like I make many phone calls anyways, so the reception thing could have been livable I guess.

I still really enjoy the gaming ecosystem on iOS. I'm thinking about picking up a Touch (I'm using my, at this point pitifully slow, 3G as one now). The Retina Display is would seem awfully nice for gaming. And while they are way too closed for a phone company, it's not like as far as portable game companies is any more closed than Nintendo or Sony with the DS and PSP respectively. So I might get a Touch as my new portable gaming system, because of the tremendous iOS development community. (Gaming is also most my interest in the iPad. But... I think my Tablet needs to be more than that for $500. So probably an Android Tablet. I'm kind of also holding out for Chrome OS though. We will see what is out this Christmas.)

And certainly, the competition is great. Every leap iOS makes Android rushes to emulate or surpass. Every leap Android makes iOS rushes to either emulate or ignore and pretend it doesn't exist. Consumers have two excellent operating systems to choose from. And compared to the state of the phone industry before these two, it's certainly a much better world for consumers.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iggins007:
notice that the Epic lockscreen looks ddifferent than my Vibrant. anyway i can make it look like the epic lockscreen?

:D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdveteran18:
I would like to know this also