Sometimes it's hard to keep up and remember what I've shared and what I've missed on the Nokia mobile devices. This morning I got an email note from Michael Robertson reminding me to check out the new Gizmo IM software for Nokia N-series phones: http://nokia.com/betalabs

Remember that Gizmo is a VoIP client, but also does IM from the PC. This newer version includes the IM capability on the phone. This Gizmo client isn't available in the download folder directly on the phone but if you go to the above URL you can install it.

It's very easy to configure. Here's a screenshot from the setup page.



This is a big step up from earlier Gizmo clients for those who haven't made the move.

This client works with both WiFi and GRPS connections. When you connect, you get a prompt asking which network you want to use.



Once you're connectedm it's fantastic. I now have jabber based IM and presence on my Nokia N95 that works over GPRS or WiFi. One of the nicer features is that I can picka friend off the list and select Call and it will look up their Gizmo numbers and let me call them over either WiFi or GSM. Very nice.

Here's the interface. If you've ever used Gizmo on a PC, you'll immediately feel comfortable.



One thing that leaps out at me is that new option underneath My Status. It says add AIM, MSN, Y!. We'll being hearing more about this next week.

If you're running a Nokia N-series phone, you really should check this out. Michael and the Gizmoproject team have been doing pretty cool stuff to unify voice service on the handheld.


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