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Originally Posted by morrow95
Those screenshots look like they are off a Pearl - is that correct?
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yes.
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Originally Posted by morrow95
Any word on if they will incorporate custom away messages, buddy info, etc? Those are the main features I am trying to find at the moment.
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see note above - no further information known.
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Originally Posted by Eric5273
I saw where you said they are "subject to carrier compatibility". So that means they will only work on certain carriers?
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Possibly, correct. For example, some carriers, such as T-Mobile, weren't initially included on the Yahoo IM. Cingular still avoids this particular client. This is usually driven by currently available SMS-based profitable IM clients rather than giving the consumers what they want. I was very surprised to see T-Mobile support the Yahoo client, especially since they turned off 'SMS over GPRS' early in the 7100's lifespan due to the inability to charge you for SMS messages used through their IM client (as well as normal SMS messages). Keep in mind that carriers make an absolute fortune off the out-sourcing of relatively cheap SMS gateway services. All too often, the end-user/consumer is overlooked when it comes to a company's bottom-line.
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Originally Posted by Eric5273
Are these programs going to be available for download on any blackberry or will they be bundled on new handhelds only?
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I'm sure any, as there are mono clients available as well. Not sure on the requirements, though.