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AIM for the BB (RIM produced)
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Posted by: bigbrizzle

When is the AIM app, provided by RIM coming out? I've read about it but I haven't seen any dates. Does anyone out there already have it?

Posted by: bdanza

yes I have it, its on the tmo upgrade site... but its not GPRS it works with text messages so you are better off getting one of the third party programs.

http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade/

in the 7290 section...

Posted by: Mark Rejhon

That's the T-Mobile instant messaging app, not the RIM-branded instant messaging app. Not the same thing that RIM is coming out soon with.

However, third party probably will still be better...

Posted by: rdrakea

I hope the RIM version isn't SMS-based.

Posted by: tamaraa

Where can I get the third party app?

Posted by: martin_j001

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Verichat from www.pdaapps.com is one of the third party chat apps. Also check out Webmessenger from www.reqwireless.com.

Posted by: rnwjr77

Any word of when we can expect an upgrade from NEXTEL and if anything new is coming down the line for GPS or other features...

Posted by: Mafialink

Will this work with the 7100?

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Originally posted by bdanza
yes I have it, its on the tmo upgrade site... but its not GPRS it works with text messages so you are better off getting one of the third party programs.

http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade/

in the 7290 section...

Posted by: d123456

Quote:

Originally posted by martin_j001
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Verichat from www.pdaapps.com is one of the third party chat apps. Also check out Webmessenger from www.reqwireless.com.

Webmessenger is from www.webmessenger.com

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Posted by: Jack T. Chance

So, any word yet on when the official versions of AIM and Yahoo IM will be available?

VeriChat hates me... It can never log into my AIM account.

In the meantime, I guess I'll have to try WebMessenger.

Posted by: Mr Pink57

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Originally Posted by rnwjr77

Any word of when we can expect an upgrade from NEXTEL and if anything new is coming down the line for GPS or other features...

I don't know what this has to do with messenger software, but if you check the nextel forum we have a few threads on what's coming.

pink

Posted by: bdanza

I havent heard of anything new, but Ramble seems to be working really well for me.

It not as sophisticated as Verichat but it seems to be more reliable when using aim...

Posted by: jefe

Tried several different AIM applications here and couldn't get any to work...until Verichat. It just installed and has been working with very few problems since, in and out of the States.

Cingular 7290 fwiw.

Posted by: Arden

how long is the verichat and webmessenger trial periods? i couldnt find it on their sites.

Posted by: Opi

i havent really seen any vzw users posting, is it the same regardless

Posted by: jase88

RIM has indicated a "flurry" of product (software and hardware) releases scheduled for this fall. They've previously announced their intention to release Instant Messaging clients on various services this year; including AIM, Yahoo, ICQ and others. And they've already released Blackberry Messenger for PIN IM.

Sit tight...it's coming.

Posted by: nydk131

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arden

how long is the verichat and webmessenger trial periods? i couldnt find it on their sites.

I was wondering how long the VeriChat trial period is? Can't find it

Posted by: Mr Pink57

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Originally Posted by nydk131

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arden

how long is the verichat and webmessenger trial periods? i couldnt find it on their sites.

I was wondering how long the VeriChat trial period is? Can't find it

Webmessenger is a 30 day trial, and I believe Verichat is the same. Look under downloads on their webpages for it.

pink

Posted by: brandtTMO

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Originally Posted by bdanza

yes I have it, its on the tmo upgrade site... but its not GPRS it works with text messages so you are better off getting one of the third party programs.

http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade/

in the 7290 section...

That program will not work with any other model Blackberry at this time...it will save the IM's to the SIM as SMS messages and fill up the SIM after 30 IM's or logon/logoffs, etc...you will then need to remove the SIM, put it in another phone, clear the SMS messages off and then uninstall the 7290 IM program. Just wait till they have it available for the other devices...this is why it is not located in the Download sections of the other Blackberry's on that page.