Battle Of The Free S60 Instant Messenger Applications

I'm always on the lookout for a really good instant messaging application for my Nokia N95, or any other S60 3rd Edition phone. For awhile now I've been using Palringo. Palringo is a free instant messenger application that also bring push to talk functionality. I've also tried Slick instant messenger in the past, but gave up on it due to it being buggy. But recently I came across on thread on Howard Forums that made me interested in Slick once again. Apparently they've had a few new updates, fixing a lot of the bugs and added GTalk support.

During the next few days I'll be testing out Slick & Palringo, taking turns each day with each application. I'll have a review on both applications and see which is better for everyday instant messaging with my Nokia smartphone.

If you haven't tried either of these free instant messaging applications for Symbian, click below to try them out. Check back here and post your comments on which you like better.

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8 comments

Pumpernikkeli // January 1, 2008 2:47 AM

I'm using newest Slick and it seems to be working almost perrfectly in my Nokia 6680.

Sometimes when i'm receiving message i get minor slowdowns but it's not big problem.
rk // January 7, 2008 9:54 AM

seems new version (20) on N95 adds IM app too. any one tried that?
Mike // January 7, 2008 10:15 AM

no i didn't get a chance to update the firmware. what kind of IM application did it include. Does it use data or text messaging to charge you?

Thanks for the info RK
rk // January 7, 2008 10:21 AM

i've not tried it yet Mike,i just upgraded to v20 and i noticed "IM" in applications>>Media menu.there are lot of options to set (servers,login type etc.,) but i've not tried it yet though.
Anonymous // February 28, 2008 5:25 AM

ok all the people in us,we in romania have developed a greater java messenger program which has low trafic but beats all of yours:www.shmessenger.ro you have to make an account free with sh messenger. my yahoo id is glodanmircea if you wanna talk
Anonymous // March 23, 2008 8:38 AM

Have you tried fring?
Anonymous // December 27, 2008 6:47 AM

Rather get Mxit
Anonymous // June 15, 2009 9:13 PM

Slick is the best for IM and I tried them all. It just looks and feels like real instant messaging like on the pc. Fring is nice for lastfm and skype.