Meebo launches instant messaging application for Android
By John Mathews
Meebo, a web communications platform, has launched Meebo for Android, an instant messaging application that provides free and open communication to T-Mobile's G1, an Android-powered mobile phone.
According to the company, its Meebo for Android will provide on the go instant messaging experience with a Meebo account, or an account on one of IM services. The application will be available as a download through the phone via the Android Market.
Meebo for Android includes: access to all IM accounts through a single login and single buddy list; and real-time notifications! alerts of new IMs are pushed to the status bar even when Meebo runs in the background, according to the company.
Seth Sternberg, founder and CEO of Meebo, said: "We are excited to provide Meebo users and Android enthusiasts with a new way to connect live with their friends. Enabling access to Meebo on the go means that more and more people will think Meebo for open communications whether they are at their at home, work, school or none of the above!"