When you are away from your PC, it doesn’t mean that you have to disconnect from your friends! With the Windows Live Messenger for Mobile, you can stay connected with your friends and colleagues, no matter where you go, as long as you have your mobile phone with you of course! 🙂
Messenger for mobile is easy to use and similar to Messenger on your PC. You can quickly log-in, see who’s online, begin a conversation, nudge your friends and even send emoticons, pictures, and files.
Messenger is available on most mobile devices, and can be activated or downloaded for free from Microsoft. Some phones may come with a Messenger client pre-installed.
For phones that don’t have Messenger pre-installed, the installation process is dead easy, simply open your phone’s browser and visit http://m.windowsliveformobile.com. The site will determine your country and device model, and will put either a link to your phone or it will automatically begin the installation process.
Here’s some information about specific mobile devices, to help you better understand if Messenger is on your phone or how to get it.
- Blackberry: Most devices have a pre-installed. If not, you can download the Messenger client from the App World, the online store for BlackBerry smartphones.
- Windows Mobile: Windows Live client is either pre-installed or can be downloaded from Windows Marketplace.
- iPhone: No client is available currently. Please check back at a later time for more details.
- Android: Client comes pre-installed for T-Mobile users in the US.
For Malaysian users, you can check out the Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail subscription plans from Digi.
You can enjoy unlimited chat using Windows Live Messenger on your phone, for only RM3 (less than USD1) every month.
