written by: Arnold Zafra • edited by:
Simon Hill • updated: 9/29/2010
Looking
for the best Android IM app? Then read on to find the best options
available for you from the Android Market. Here we review five of the
best Android IM apps including the best Yahoo chat for Android. You will
surely find one that you can use on your Android phone.
Meebo IM
Meebo
is not a novice when it comes to mobile IM apps. I've used Meebo on
various platforms and I would have to say that it's probably one of the
best IM apps around. The Android version of their IM chat is not an
exception. In fact, it's a rock solid Android app that answers all your
mobile chatting needs. This Android IM app lets you log in to all your
IM accounts and send messages for free. It stays connected and keeps
track of your chat history, ensuring that you'll never miss an important
message. Meebo IM Android app supports major IM clients including
Google Talk, MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo, Windows Live Messenger, ICQ,
Jabber, and AIM. (
Download link)
eBuddy for Android
Here's
another nice Android IM app that runs in the background so that you can
do other things on your Android phone while ensuring that your buddies
will know that you are still online. It will even alert you through
sounds or vibration whenever new messages come in. It also automatically
reconnects you when your Internet connection is lost. eBuddy for
Android also integrates your buddy list from GTalk, MSN, Facebook, MSN,
Yahoo, ICQ and other IM and social
networking
accounts. One nice feature of the app is that you can easily switch
between chat windows, making it easier to chat with several of your
buddies at the same time. Finally, something that those who've been
chatting since time immemorial will appreciate - emoticons and buzzers
to personalize your chat. (
Download link)
IM+: Instant Messaging for Android
I've
used IM+ in both my iPad and iPhone before and I would have to say that
it's really a great mobile IM app. Available in both free and paid
versions, IM+ for Android is a pretty robust and feature-rich IM app.
Like the previous IM options on our list, this app keeps you connected
with buddies on various major IM clients. One great feature of this IM
app is that it allows you to view all open dialogs and unread messages
in one window. It also supports emoticons and avatars. (
Download link)
Nimbuzz
Another
Android IM app that you may want to check out is Nimbuzz IM which was
released just last month. It supports major IM platforms and lets you
connect your existing accounts. The app features a smart buddy list
layout that displays avatar and presence information in a single list.
Like IM+, it also automatically reconnects when your Android phone loses
its connection. A unique feature of this Android IM app is the time
sensitive UI that detects how long you press on a buddy's name - if you
tap on your buddy's name lightly it opens their profile and if you tap
on it with a stronger touch, the app instantly opens up a new chat
window. Another great feature of this app that I like is that it allows
you to share links to multimedia content and the app will play the
content in a browser window. Then, you can swiftly switch from your chat
window to the browser window. The app also sends alerts for incoming
chats while the app runs in the background. (
Download link)
Yahoo Messenger for Android
What
could be the best Yahoo chat for Android other than Yahoo's own
Messenger app for Android? It also has instant notifications, lets you
view your friend's status and update your own, check out your existing
friends and make new ones, send camera and gallery photos, and supports
emoticons. The app also lets you chat with your MSN/Windows Live
friends. If you've always been a Yahoo Messenger user, you'll love to
have this app on your Android. Even if you're not a YM fan, you might
want to check this app out anyway. (
Download link)
IM+: Instant Messaging for Android
I've
used IM+ in both my iPad and iPhone before and I would have to say that
it's really a great mobile IM app. Available in both free and paid
versions, IM+ for Android is a pretty robust and feature-rich IM app.
Like the previous IM options on our list, this app keeps you connected
with buddies on various major IM clients. One great feature of this IM
app is that it allows you to view all open dialogs and unread messages
in one window. It also supports emoticons and avatars. (
Download link)
Nimbuzz
Another
Android IM app that you may want to check out is Nimbuzz IM which was
released just last month. It supports major IM platforms and lets you
connect your existing accounts. The app features a smart buddy list
layout that displays avatar and presence information in a single list.
Like IM+, it also automatically reconnects when your Android phone loses
its connection. A unique feature of this Android IM app is the time
sensitive UI that detects how long you press on a buddy's name - if you
tap on your buddy's name lightly it opens their profile and if you tap
on it with a stronger touch, the app instantly opens up a new chat
window. Another great feature of this app that I like is that it allows
you to share links to multimedia content and the app will play the
content in a browser window. Then, you can swiftly switch from your chat
window to the browser window. The app also sends alerts for incoming
chats while the app runs in the background. (
Download link)
Yahoo Messenger for Android
What
could be the best Yahoo chat for Android other than Yahoo's own
Messenger app for Android? It also has instant notifications, lets you
view your friend's status and update your own, check out your existing
friends and make new ones, send camera and gallery photos, and supports
emoticons. The app also lets you chat with your MSN/Windows Live
friends. If you've always been a Yahoo Messenger user, you'll love to
have this app on your Android. Even if you're not a YM fan, you might
want to check this app out anyway. (
Download link)
Source:
http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/89073.aspx
