The followers of Windows Live Messenger in France will be able to continue their conversations on their Android phone. Microsoft is preparing to decline its messaging software on the PC platform from Google. Miyowa developed by the company, the app in French will be available free on Android Market from Monday 11 April. It will be compatible with versions 1.6 through 3.0 of Android.The utilisateuirs Messenger on a PC will not be disoriented by the interface Androidenlarge"We aim to be present on all mobile platforms, not just Windows 7 Phone," explains Benoit Roumagère, marketing manager for mobile services at Microsoft. The publisher claims 22 million users on PCs in France, and he hopes to monetize this audience in all media phones (Nokia, Blackberry in particular), including the iPhone, for which a version of Messenger is available since summer 2010 . Benefit to community members Messenger communication can be established regardless of the device used: PC, phone, Xbox (via Xbox Live).
Chater up to fiveThis new version of Messenger for Android reproduces the essential features of the PC version (emoticons, status, contacts, avatars, etc..), Except for compatibility with the messenger of Facebook (which is nevertheless the case the iPhone app).The interface is simple and efficient, with two tabs for the current talks and to find his contacts (imported automatically). A button allows access to Hotmail's webmail (web browser). The cat with many possible (up to 5 participants). The arrival of a new message and chat invitations to appear in the notification bar, Android, even when the application is not open.In contrast, more advanced functions such as file transfer are not available. For this, it will turn to third-party applications compatible with the Messenger protocol, as there are several on the Market. Microsoft Messenger is not accompanied by either a widget, yet very practical Android."At this stage, we wanted to offer the application as simple as possible," said Benedict Roumagère. But we will make it evolve in the future. "Microsoft has other developments on the fire: an application to the MSN portal is expected to arrive before the end of April and another for Hotmail by the end of the year.
Chater up to fiveThis new version of Messenger for Android reproduces the essential features of the PC version (emoticons, status, contacts, avatars, etc..), Except for compatibility with the messenger of Facebook (which is nevertheless the case the iPhone app).The interface is simple and efficient, with two tabs for the current talks and to find his contacts (imported automatically). A button allows access to Hotmail's webmail (web browser). The cat with many possible (up to 5 participants). The arrival of a new message and chat invitations to appear in the notification bar, Android, even when the application is not open.In contrast, more advanced functions such as file transfer are not available. For this, it will turn to third-party applications compatible with the Messenger protocol, as there are several on the Market. Microsoft Messenger is not accompanied by either a widget, yet very practical Android."At this stage, we wanted to offer the application as simple as possible," said Benedict Roumagère. But we will make it evolve in the future. "Microsoft has other developments on the fire: an application to the MSN portal is expected to arrive before the end of April and another for Hotmail by the end of the year.
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