Octro: New IM Client w/VOIP support (1.15/1.13 on 4/14/07)

[Malatesta]

Octro Mobile IM Client

1.15/1.13 is out 4/14/07! Now support AIM, ICQ, MSN

Version 1.15 for Pocket PC is out. And so is v 1.13 (unsigned) for Smartphone.

* Preference for displaying every buddy in a single line (it displays as 2 line by default)
* Preference for enabling multiple tabs for different buddy chats. By default, it opens each chat in the same window.
* File Sharing BOT -- unattended file sharing. Can be configured globally, so that anyone on your buddy list can access files shared by you, or for any of your buddies. If configured for your buddies, then can even send files without you having to accept.
* Licensing extended to May 10th, 2007



Hey everyone, this is some new Beta software for IM: Google Talk/Chat, AIM, ICQ, MSN. It's a nice client but it needs to be tested so if you can help out and drop the developers some tips and any bugs that'd be great.

With the demise of Verichat, Agile now charging and other mediocre IM software, the WM5 community really needs something new. Here's your chance to help influence the development of a next-gen IM client.


(It won't be free sofware, but it'll be worth it IMO. They are open to the idea of using SMS relay = save mad battery life and other ideas)

--Mal

Download here:
http://www.octro.com/OctroTalk.CAB
also attached here....

Support/Feedback:
support@octro.com

Website:
http://www.octro.com/
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Octro, Inc., launches the first mobile Instant Messaging product with full voice integration. Keep connected with your buddies with this Always-On product, and your buddies can reach you whenever, wherever. Works seamlessly over GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/Wifi/Bluetooth data connections, and helps you cut down your phone costs.

Features:
* Always on connected to Google Talk, AIM, ICQ, MSN
* Complete VOIP product. Access to PSTN through partner sites.
* Supports Low Bandwidth Codec (even works with EDGE/GPRS/CDMA).
* Streamlined UI. Optimized for one-handed operation. Today Screen on Pocket PC. Home Screen support for Smartphone coming soon.
* Low CPU usage. Only VOIP product that works on Treo 700w (300 MHz processor).
* BOTs coming soon. Access your computer remotely.

[jamaa124]

cool. i'm curious to see how much the app will cost when octro releases the official version.

[Dinomon1]

Would this work on AIM, YIM, MSN?

[octro]

Currently, it doesn't work with Y!, AIM, MSN. But it should start working shortly (say 1-2 months).

[Wideawake]

thanks for letting us know octro.
~mike

[Malatesta]

Also 1.02 is out now:

1) Notifications (sound etc. should now work)
2) Preference in Buddy Options Menu to show only "online buddies"
3) SIP working on chat dialog for non-keyboard devices

I still have some issues on notifications (only works when I have Play Sound when actively chatting checked)

But otherwise it is coming along nicely.

[SMix]

Hey mal and/or octro hit me up on GTalk ... I wanan start using it and be able to help in developing/troubleshooting/etc ... but i unfortunately don't know many people on GTalk ... and would love to try out the VOIP features ... ShawnMix@gmail.com ... hope to hear from ya ... and in the case that octro checks this forum for feedback:

One feature I did not notice working was the sessions tab, at the top you can see the tabs for different people, but when you click on sessions it did not show you current convos ... this is mainly useful for one handed use

Other than that, definately resembles some of the same usability as verichat ... im impressed ... add in some SMS relay and multiple clients ... im sure u will have a market

[SMix]

oh yah and one more add on to the feedback portion ... If i am correct GTalk does support custom away messages right? It would be nice to see a system implemented where we can create custom away messages ...

[Malatesta]

Smix,

I only use the program for testing purposes so I'm rarely "on".

Speaking of testing, I just use two gmail accounts and go back and forth myself: one on the computer, one on the ppc.

A lot easier to do and you can control more that way...

[SMix]

Gothca ... so I guess we're in the same boat ... LoL ... I don't have a need to have GTalk on on the comp at home ... but that might be a good idea for testing purpose ... to test out some more options ... thanks for the idea Mal!!!