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This app consolidates all your messaging apps into one convenient place for easy access

This app consolidates all your messaging apps into one convenient place for easy access

Vote: (24 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: eBuddy

Version: 3.6.1

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(24 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

eBuddy

3.6.1

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Centralizes various IM accounts into one spot
  • Quick and easy to use
  • Vibrantly designed user interface

Cons

  • Limited chat features compared to other IM apps
  • Lack of extended services such as VoIP or Skype text chats

Effortlessly manage all your instant messaging accounts in one place with eBuddy Mobile Messenger for Android.

Integrated Social Chat with eBuddy

eBuddy Mobile Messenger is an application that consolidates all your instant messaging accounts into a single platform. Serving as a one-stop-shop for all your chat necessities, eBuddy currently supports a range of social mediums including MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, and Facebook, among others.

Upon successful installation of the application on your device, a free eBuddy account is required, which further involves a hassle-free registration process. Post-registration, you can seamlessly start integrating all your diverse IM and social media contacts just by signing into those accounts within the eBuddy Mobile Messenger platform.

The end result? A unified list of all your online and offline connections in one main window. Kick-starting a conversation is as straightforward as clicking on a contact's name, which opens a chat tab. The chat interface is neatly designed with the help of speech bubbles, making chats easier to follow and less cluttered compared to other IM applications.

Chat Tools and Constraints

Despite its considerable advantages, the Android version of eBuddy is somewhat limited in terms of chat features. They lack the ability to send images and files, or to insert quick text from a predefined list of common phrases. However, you can view a buddy's profile and use emoticons. Even so, the available preset emoticons in eBuddy Mobile Messenger are pretty standard. The option to download new ones from eBuddy does exist but its range is somewhat limited.

User Interface

eBuddy Mobile Messenger is designed with a neat, vibrant user interface that transforms user experience into a delightful one. Featuring tabs that keep the screen clutter-free, it distinctly displays everything, ensuring an unhindered view.

While eBuddy excels in optimizing IM experiences, it is a tad disappointing that it does not extend to offer services such as VoIP or even text chat for Skype, something that other applications in the market currently offer. However, for users interested purely in sending instant messages, eBuddy offers a simple and efficient solution to engage in cross-IM network chats.

App Improvements

The developers of eBuddy have also worked on rectifying previous bugs that made the app crash, ensuring smoother functioning.

Pros

  • Centralizes various IM accounts into one spot
  • Quick and easy to use
  • Vibrantly designed user interface

Cons

  • Limited chat features compared to other IM apps
  • Lack of extended services such as VoIP or Skype text chats