IM apps with Push Notification

[SuperTrouper]

I've bought Beejive now as it has push notification!

 

[ctt1wbw]

I would be cool with that too. Getting badges for my @replies.

Badges? We don't need no stinkin badges!










Sorry, someone had to say it.

 

[osensnolf]

Best IM for the $$$

ALL:

I'm looking for an IM with Push so that I can text my wife during the day without paying $$$. With that said, it doesn't matter what messenger service it uses as I can sign up for the one we end up going with.

I know that Beejive is a favorite for the right reasons, but I want to avoid the $20 fee (10x2) if I can.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your comments.

 

[Leanna Lofte]

ALL:

I'm looking for an IM with Push so that I can text my wife during the day without paying $$$. With that said, it doesn't matter what messenger service it uses as I can sign up for the one we end up going with.

I know that Beejive is a favorite for the right reasons, but I want to avoid the $20 fee (10x2) if I can.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your comments.

AIM has a free version with ads. I use it and it works great.

 

[osensnolf]

Thanks Leanna. I should be able to deal with the ads. it's a great first-try app so I'll see how it goes.

 

[ctt1wbw]

Have you considered using two free Twitter apps, like Twitterific? Those are free and so are the tweets.

 

[cobra302]

IM + also has a free version. it allows you to set up multiple accts. i dont know if it will update as well with the push notificsations when they come out though.

 

[rapidblue]

ALL:

I'm looking for an IM with Push so that I can text my wife during the day without paying $$$. With that said, it doesn't matter what messenger service it uses as I can sign up for the one we end up going with.

I know that Beejive is a favorite for the right reasons, but I want to avoid the $20 fee (10x2) if I can.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your comments.

Yip, try the free version of AIM. If you like it then get the paid version for 2.99 - no ads and has landscape keyboard

 

[gary_gnu]

AIM Free is working fine for me now. It's gone from being nearly useless to pretty freaking nifty in a single update, and I've promoted it from nearly the last page to page 2.

 

[ctt1wbw]

IM + also has a free version. it allows you to set up multiple accts. i dont know if it will update as well with the push notificsations when they come out though.

No, the free version won't push updates, just the paid version. They want people still using the 2.2.1 firmware to be able to use the free version.

 

[osensnolf]

I started using AIM Free Edition yesterday to text my wife. It works well. No landscape keyboard on free but as the person a few posts up said, pay $2.99 and get the full version with landscape keyboard. Push notifications are quick and work very well.

Overall, it works for us since we will only text each other about 1-2 times a day while at work. We have not added other buddies so Beejive is not an option at the moment.

Start free. If that doesn't work, buy something that does.

 

[cobra302]

No, the free version won't push updates, just the paid version. They want people still using the 2.2.1 firmware to be able to use the free version.

ok, cool thats what i was wondering. i may just get this update and pay for it then.

 

[ctt1wbw]

I would. The more I use IM+ the more I like it. For instance an hour ago. I was tweeting on twitter and using MSN messenger at the same time. In landscape mode. Without quiting one app and starting another. Beejive is good, but it isn't that good.

 

[Entertainment72]

In IM+ just swipe left or right for different IM's.. nice.

 

[ctt1wbw]

Yeah, it is nice. More people like Beejive for some reason. I think it's because you can set a wallpaper for your chat background.

 

[ctt1wbw]

I'm using:

ctt1wbw@mac.com
ctt1wbw@hotmail.com

Try me when the new version comes out.