Currently, no official version of Google talk is available for Windows Mobile. And we do not know for sure if Google will be releasing an official version anytime soon. For this reason, the best option to use all the functionality of Google talk on Windows Mobile would be to use a third-party alternative. There are several third-party software applications that support Google talk.

Google talk is based on a protocol called Jabber/XMPP. For this reason, a chat client that is cable of supporting this protocol can be used to correct to Google talk. One of the best alternatives to Google talk on Windows mobile is Palringo. The software is very good for a mobile chat client.

Another good option is www.fring.com. It supports a number of VoIP clients besides Google talk. Apart from Google talk, it also supports many other network such as Skype, MSN, Yahoo IM, ICQ, AIM, SIP, and social networking websites such as Facebook and twitter. In other words, it is an all-in-one multipurpose client. It also runs on many different mobile platforms.

Pigeon is another good alternative. The software comes with many bells and whistles such as color schemes and skins, downloadable smiley packs, and many additional settings. The software is available in three languages — Russian, German and Czech. The software doesn’t have any special system requirements — it requires only 500 kB of RAM and ROM and any processor faster than 200 MHz. It also comes with built-in spam filter and supports Unicode. It recognizes URLs in messages and opens them directly into the browser of your PDA.

Pigeon can be downward from http://www.getbest.ru/

Samsung India is launching a new version of its popular Star mobile phone for just Rs. 7320. The Samsung S3370 or Nano Star 3G is very popular both in India and abroad. Samsung Star phones have been one of the best selling products this year and so Samsung is taking all initiatives to retain the top of the chart.

The Samsung Star Nano 3G is a 3G UMTS 2100 enabled phone. It is also capable of handling 2G services. If you’re looking for the phone right now, this phone is definitely an option because more 3G facilities will be available in the near future in India.

The phone comes with a 2.6 inch TFT reflective touchscreen which can display 240×320 pixels. It is also capable of displaying 256K colors. Just like many other Samsung phones, it comes with the proprietary Samsung TouchWiz 2.0 user interface.

When it comes to memory, the phone has 50 MB of internal memory. It can be extended up to 16 GB using microSD cards. Plenty of memory for all your videos and MP3 files.

One of the major plus points of the phone is its audio quality. The speakerphone provides excellent sound quality. The phone features Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSE) technology and this is what make the speakerphone quality that good.

Till now we have only seen the good features. However, the phone also has certain drawbacks. One such drawback is the camera. The camera can shoot only at 1.3 mega pixels, which is quite low for a phone of its class. However, the camera does come with certain features such as smile detection and video capture. These features cover up the drawbacks to certain extent.

To conclude, if you are looking for a good phone with a good mix of features, the Samsung Star Nano 3G is definitely a good choice. It is definitely worth the Rs. 7320 price tag. The phone will be soon available in all the leading cell phone stores across the country.

Mobile phone manufacturers Zen has launched a new mobile handset in the low-end segment. Known as "S10", the handset is a slider phone and comes with a number of multimedia features.

The phone is equipped with 2 GB of memory, dual-SIM compatibility and comes in a metallic finish. The phone’s internal memory can be expanded up to 4 GB by using microSD cards.

The phone features a 2.2 inch TFT screen, and can play both MP3 and MPEG-4 multimedia files. It also comes with a two megapixel camera, flash support and FM radio.

The phone is lucratively priced at Rs. 4,999. It will be available at all leading cell phone stores across the country in the next few days.

Vodafone has launched a new phone priced at Rs. 799. The phone will be available of sale in India after May 5.

The phone is comparatively cheaper than most other competitors’ handsets available in the market today. Named the Vodafone 150, the phone will be network locked. Vodafone will provide free connections and low calling costs to people who purchase the phone and use the Vodafone SIM card.

Currently, Vodafone is bundling the phone with its “MagicBox” offer wherein the user gets a new connection along with the phone.

Here is what Vodafone will offer should you buy the phone in Maharashtra/Goa:

· Prepaid card with lifelong validity : Free
· Lifelong validity : upto December 18, 2015
· Talktime worth Rs. 10 : Free
· Callertune for 30 days : Free
· Vodafone Alerts for 30 days : Free Regional and National news

Local calls to Vodafone phones will cost 30 p/minute, while local calls to other phones will cost 50 p/minute. For landline calls, you have to pay Re. 1/minute for the first one month. Users will also get 50 minutes of free talk time at night from 11 PM to 7 AM. This will also be available for the first one month. Rates may be different depending on the area. For this reason, contact a Vodafone representative to the check the rates in your area.

The phone is every Rupee worth the investment. The phone comes with a number of features such as a mini USB connector, alarm clock, torch, calculator and currency converter. It also comes with two games and can store 100 SMS messages. The battery is also not bad, providing up to 400 hours of standby time and five hours of talk time.

If you are looking for a cheap, but handy phone, the Vodafone 150 is a perfect choice for you.

Via: TechTree.com