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BeeJive Brings MySpace IM to JiveTalk

BeeJive has just released the newest version of JiveTalk for BlackBerrys, 1.0.3. The big news for this edition is that it adds support MySpace IM. Previously, only Shape Services' IM+ offered MySpace IM to BlackBerry users.

JiveTalk also supports buddy icons in AIM (AOL Instant Message) if your BlackBerry has OS 4.2 or higher and a microSD card. The buddy icons are stored on the microSD card. Not only can you view your friend's buddy icons, but you can also set your own icon.

The software automatically resizes and re-formats the picture to be compatible with the requirements for buddy icons on AIM. There is also an added preference that allows you to enable or disable downloading and displaying buddy icons.

Here's a full list of JiveTalk 1.03 features:

  •    Supports multiple IM networks, multiple accounts per network: AIM/iChat, MSN, Yahoo!, GoogleTalk, ICQ, Jabber, and MySpace IM
  •    Automatically reconnects in case of data service disruption, including phone calls, loss of cell coverage
  •    Real-time chats, quick switch between multiple simultaneous chats, intuitive chat interface:
    - customizable chat skins, emoticons
    - click to browse, call, send an email or PIN message directly from the chat screen
    - full Unicode support, chat in any language supported by your BlackBerry
  •    Manage your buddy-list, including add/remove, nicknames, groups, block, approve/deny requests
  •    Control your own availability, set auto-away and custom status messages, be invisible, change privacy controls
  •    Configurable alerts, fully integrates with your BlackBerry alerts profiles:
    - customizable sound, vibrate, and LED settings, optional global popup on new messages
    - buddy pounce alerts you when specific buddies come online
  •    File transfers - send or receive files directly from your BlackBerry (8100/8300/8800 Series only), currently supports transfers on AIM and MSN.
  •    Conversation history - view or email past chats
  •    Full 128-bit encryption of all over-the-air data transmission
  •    Automatically detects best network transport option, supports BES/MDS, BIS-B, and Direct TCP.

    If you already have JiveTalk, head over to here for a free upgrade to 1.03.

    BeeJive Brings MySpace IM to JiveTalk