eBuddy has opened up registration for people wanting to test upcoming versions of eBuddy Web and eBuddy Mobile. The first group of testers for the “Early Bird” beta will be strictly limited, so if you are interested, get in now!
The popular Web Messenger has been rewritten from the group up to improve ease of use and performance (the current version often gives me browser lag).
From what I’ve read, one of the obvious changes will be that you can login to WLM, Yahoo! and AIM all at the same time from within one application (which most other multi-network Web messengers already support), as opposed to the current setup which uses separate browser windows for each IM network.
Communication Tube is a multi-network Web messenger supporting Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ and IRC.
The biggest advantage of Communication Tube is that it’s completely Web based, no software download is required. It is convenient for people using the internet from internet cafes, school, or work. You can be connected to multiple IM networks simultaneously from its single Web interface. Sending and receiving messages are done without refreshing the page, which minimizes internet traffic and makes manual page refreshing unnecessary.
The service is still relatively new, so it doesn’t have too many flashy features and has a few glitches (eg. it’s showing I have some offline contacts whose display name is 2, 10, or 12). There is a feedback email link at the bottom, so if you can think of ways to improve it, why not let the author know?
IMhaha is a multi-network Web based messenger that supports four of the top instant messaging services including MSN, Yahoo!, AIM and QQ (China’s leading IM with over 200 million active users).
Using a Web based messenger like IMhaha is useful at school or work where Windows Live Messenger might be blocked or you are not allowed to use instant messaging, as it allows you to sign in using just your Web browser.
The service has been around since early last year, so in some cases it may be blocked where instant messaging is not allowed.
TechAddress has an interview with IMhaha, revealing more about the Silicon Valley based startup such as what sets them apart from other similar services, and an explanation about the interesting name.
The multi-network Web based Messenger service eMessenger recently changed its name to eBuddy shortly after a visual overhaul sometime during May.
eBuddy currently supports the instant messaging networks MSN, Yahoo and AIM using Javeline in a fast AJAX Web based environment requiring no additional software installed other than a modern browser. eBuddy also offers a mobile version that runs on devices which support xHTML or WAP 2.0.
Currently there is a new MSN version running on the site, allowing you to choose the classic or new one. The new version is quite impressive, resembling the theme on MSN Messenger 7.5, but also adding its own touch. It features display pictures, content tabs & tabbed environment and even nudges.
See for yourself and give it a try.
As reported by Mess with MSN Messenger last week, Meebo is a new Web-based multi-IM client supporting AIM, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber (and GTalk) and MSN Messenger. But that’s not the best bit, as they say on their about page:
We’re three folks working to bring IM to Web 2.0. Hopefully this lets you get all of your IMing done in one place and makes it easier too.
If you’re not sure what Web 2.0 is, you can read about it at Wikipedia. Basically, it’s taking the Web to a whole new level, especially in terms of user experience and speed. If you like GMail’s dynamic fast interface, you’ll love Meebo.
Meebo is really raising the bar, you have your contact list window and instant message windows all inside the single browser window and there’s no page refreshing, so it’s very fast. Heck, you can even maximise and minimise them, go check it out at http://www.meebo.com/.
