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NovoTalk – Free Google Chat (Gtalk) on Windows Mobile

November 21st, 2009
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1135772318 This is my first public release of an application that I made for Windows Mobile. I use Google Chat a lot, and felt the need of an application specific for that , which didn’t require third party registrations. There are a couple of them which connect directly to Google chat, but are paid. This is a restricted beta (for now), which I will provide on first come basis. Developers are welcome to share thoughts and help to improve this product. The aim is to develop a Windows Google Chat client replica for mobile platform.
Public Beta will be available shortly after the initial testing is complete.

Application Features

(v0.1 Beta)

● Text messages
● Avatars
● Finger Touch/Scroll Friend List
● Marquee for long status messages
● New email notification
● Tab based Chatting
● Notification on new Message (sound + vibrate)
● Detect Invisible Users
● Friend list sorted just like Windows client (Gtalk) on basis of availabilty and name.
● Cool GUI :)

Features to be worked out for next release (in order)

  1. Invisible mode support
  2. Show/Hide Offline Contacts
  3. Adding, removing and authorizing friends
  4. Account Registration
  5. Smilies in chat window
  6. Better & Faster GUI :) (Designers, heartily welcome to submit ideas)
  7. File Transfer (Jabber as well as Google’s implementation of Jingle, developers are welcome to work on this feature)
  8. Automatic Updates
  9. Search for a friend in list
  10. Themes

Additional Information

● Call feature seems to be a distant addition. It is not well documented by Google, but it definitely will be added to NovoTalk.
● I have no plans to release the source code, until I feel that this application is out of Beta. So yeah, at the end it might be an open-sourced application, but it will definitely be free.

● NovoTalk requires .Net Compact Framework 3.5 to be installed on your Windows Mobile.

Important

● This application works properly only on for QVGA devices(240×340), although later version might support other resolutions/smartphones
● Version 0.1 Beta, will collect the MD5 hashes of device IMEI’s to keep a track of the number of testers. No personal information will be collected.

 

 LoginScreen Connected Friendlist_Settings

   Login Screen                             Connecting Screen               Friend List with Available

        Friendlist_Available Friendlist_Busy ChatScreen

Friend List Settings                  Friend List Busy Status            Multi Tab Chat Screen

 

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Report Bug                     Suggest a feature                        Donate :)

 

You can request for a early BETA version in the comments below.

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  1. Keing Shein
    November 22nd, 2009 at 02:22 | #1
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    Hi,
    It looks good, count me in for beta testing. :)

  2. Joe
    November 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 | #2
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    I will give it a try.

  3. Aditya
    November 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 | #3
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    Sent :)

  4. stella
    November 22nd, 2009 at 17:53 | #4
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    grad student in comp ling. would like to test

  5. ishmeet
    November 23rd, 2009 at 22:10 | #5
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    Hello there..

    I would be very interested in beta testing of your wonderful client..
    I am also a developer of “still in development” twitter client (free) tweetce. Would you be interested in being a tester for me :)

    Looking forward for a positive reply…
    Thanks
    Ishmeet

  6. Aditya
    November 24th, 2009 at 04:13 | #6
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    Hi Stella,
    I have sent the cab file to you, kindly make comments about your tests until bug reporting form is available.

  7. Aditya
    November 24th, 2009 at 04:19 | #7
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    Hello Ishmeet,
    Oh I have read the post on tweetce. It would be wonderful when you launch your client. I had plans on updating twitter status directly from NovoTalk, as soon as the status for Google chat is set. I have sent the NovoTalk cab to you.
    And why not, I am always ready to help and test free applications :)

  8. Anubhav
    November 27th, 2009 at 06:50 | #8
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    Hi,
    I’d like to beta test this software. I’d be glad to be of some help.

  9. Sean D.
    November 27th, 2009 at 20:48 | #9
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    I’m definitely interested in this!

  10. Mark
    November 27th, 2009 at 22:18 | #10
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    Hey I am interested in a gTalk client for winmo and interested in trying it out.

  11. Aditya
    November 28th, 2009 at 07:59 | #11
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    CAB file sent to Anubhav,Sean D. and Mark

    Request to people whom I have sent the beta file, to please report bugs/feedback via email at novotalk-support[at]novocained.com until Bug Reporting form is uploaded.

    Thanks! :)

  12. Aditya Jha
    November 29th, 2009 at 07:06 | #12
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    I am interested to use this application if u can give the link.. Thanks

  13. Eric Ochoa
    November 29th, 2009 at 21:18 | #13
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    I would be interested in testing this application for you on my HTC Touch Pro 2 when you are ready for testers @ that resolution.

  14. Aditya
    November 30th, 2009 at 10:42 | #14
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    Thanks Eric!
    I intend to support all available resolutions in the next release before Christmas, a new year gift from my side to all WinMo users :)

  15. javid
    November 30th, 2009 at 11:18 | #15
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    I am intersted in testing on my HTC Snap. Thank.

  16. Aditya
    November 30th, 2009 at 22:16 | #16
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    I am sorry, I have stopped giving out the cab file to the pre-release version now. There has been very little response from the current testers .
    If I start getting ample feedback, I may give out cab once again.This is effecting future release of this application as well, because I am not sure what glitches are other users facing!

  17. Aditya
    December 1st, 2009 at 04:29 | #17
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    I have added the Bug Reporting and Feedback Form at the end of post. Current Beta testers can submit info from there.
    Thanks.

  18. Sebastian
    December 4th, 2009 at 00:40 | #18
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    Hello Aditya. It would be a pleasure to beta test this application. I happen to use Google Talk everyday on my desktop computer and have yet to find a suitable client for communicating from on my mobile phone. This looks very promising!

  19. Binoj Daniel
    December 4th, 2009 at 07:37 | #19
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    Can you send me the beta cab file? I want to test it on my Touch HD with WVGA display. I think i can help you out with a touch screen version. Let me know. So far this app looks promising as per the screen shots.

  20. Aditya
    December 4th, 2009 at 08:59 | #20
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    Thanks for you interest in NovoTalk, Sebastian and Binoj.
    @Binoj
    This pre-release version does not support WVGA. I will be releasing the next version before christmas(that’s my target) which will support all resolutions :) I would be delighted if you could test that version!
    @Sebastian
    Please check your inbox and kindly leave a feedback. :)
    @Aditya Jha, javid
    I have sent the file to as well, please report bugs, if any.

  21. Ishmeet
    December 11th, 2009 at 10:48 | #21
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    Hello Aditya…

    So this is my reviews after using Novotalk for 2 weeks.
    1) I must say Amazing application. We do not have a single application for Gtalk on WinMob and your application brings relief to many people.
    2) Loved the feature which shows the chat window as soon as you receive a new message.
    3) It is fast and absolutely no delay.
    4)The resolution is surely an issue. I use VGA and it doesn’t show up correctly. Its all cramped up.
    5)The vibrate feature dint work for me. Also it would be nice if it could also produce a visible alert. Also make sure it works if the phone is on standby (screen is off)

    Rest I think this is wonderful and I am sure people who sign up for beta give you some feedback which would help this application to grow.
    If there is anything else let me know.. or if you have a new version … send a copy here … :)

    till then..
    keep up the good work..
    Ishmeet

  22. Aditya
    December 11th, 2009 at 22:55 | #22
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    Thanks for the feedback Ishmeet. A new version is under development that fixes all the problems, plus it has many additional features :)
    Can u tell me the phone model that you use? I am not sure why the vibrate feature did not work!

  23. Viswanathan
    December 13th, 2009 at 11:18 | #23
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    Hey Aditya
    I would love to give this a try and feedback.

  24. Ishmeet
    December 14th, 2009 at 08:35 | #24
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    @Aditya
    thats nice…
    I am using htc touch diamond 1

  25. Binoj
    December 15th, 2009 at 11:55 | #25
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    There are other gtalk supported apps, but no standalone app. for eg; fring, pidgin etc..

    Ishmeet :Hello Aditya…
    So this is my reviews after using Novotalk for 2 weeks.1) I must say Amazing application. We do not have a single application for Gtalk on WinMob and your application brings relief to many people.2) Loved the feature which shows the chat window as soon as you receive a new message.3) It is fast and absolutely no delay.4)The resolution is surely an issue. I use VGA and it doesn’t show up correctly. Its all cramped up.5)The vibrate feature dint work for me. Also it would be nice if it could also produce a visible alert. Also make sure it works if the phone is on standby (screen is off)
    Rest I think this is wonderful and I am sure people who sign up for beta give you some feedback which would help this application to grow.If there is anything else let me know.. or if you have a new version … send a copy here …
    till then..keep up the good work..Ishmeet

  26. Dave Goldman
    December 16th, 2009 at 06:35 | #26
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    I would be glad to beta test on my LG Incite WQVGA res

  27. garsim
    December 16th, 2009 at 17:07 | #27
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    if you expand your work on WVGA, i’m here with HTC HTD :)

  28. Ishmeet
    December 17th, 2009 at 09:43 | #28
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    @Binoj

    Binoj :
    There are other gtalk supported apps, but no standalone app. for eg; fring, pidgin etc..

    Ishmeet :Hello Aditya…
    So this is my reviews after using Novotalk for 2 weeks.1) I must say Amazing application. We do not have a single application for Gtalk on WinMob and your application brings relief to many people.2) Loved the feature which shows the chat window as soon as you receive a new message.3) It is fast and absolutely no delay.4)The resolution is surely an issue. I use VGA and it doesn’t show up correctly. Its all cramped up.5)The vibrate feature dint work for me. Also it would be nice if it could also produce a visible alert. Also make sure it works if the phone is on standby (screen is off)
    Rest I think this is wonderful and I am sure people who sign up for beta give you some feedback which would help this application to grow.If there is anything else let me know.. or if you have a new version … send a copy here …
    till then..keep up the good work..Ishmeet

    Exactly… they bring other useful/not useful features along with them..

  29. Amit
    December 23rd, 2009 at 20:33 | #29
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    Hello I would be very interested to test this application…I have been looking for google chat for a long time now…please email me the link…thank you

  30. kapil mistry
    December 25th, 2009 at 01:01 | #30
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    send me lnk so i can download this application

  31. Drahos
    December 27th, 2009 at 03:19 | #31
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    Hi to all! Pls, write me link for downloading Beta version ok? Many thx! Bye from CZE…

  32. Art
    December 27th, 2009 at 17:34 | #32
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    Hi, still taking applicants for the open beta? If so, I’d like to give it a shot.

  33. amit sapre
    December 28th, 2009 at 20:22 | #33
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    give the link to download

  34. Aditya
    December 28th, 2009 at 22:17 | #34
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    Hi all,

    I am not giving out the cab to the version 0.1, as the new version is on its way to be released soon. Once it is released, I will post an update here.

    Thanks for the interest in NovoTalk!

  35. Neo
    December 29th, 2009 at 05:27 | #35
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    I have been beta tested for many desktop/mobile applications, can share some of the user experience findings if i can test your app. would be glad to be a beta tester.

  36. Joe Ramsry
    January 1st, 2010 at 12:16 | #36
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    I use google chat a lot and would love to test a copy of this on my HTC Touch CDMA running WM6.1.

  37. homerun
    January 21st, 2010 at 15:21 | #37
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    hi… can I try your software and give you a feedback.
    Thanks a lot!

  38. luca corsi
    January 26th, 2010 at 04:57 | #38
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    i realy interested in this program send me the link i can do the beta tester

  39. Thirumal
    February 7th, 2010 at 05:26 | #39
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    Hi Aditya, I too want to test it, if i found any bugs, or any enhancements needed will let u know…

    Thanks in Advance

  40. dani
    February 8th, 2010 at 00:18 | #40
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    hi wheres the update, iam waiting for the wvga version

  41. Aditya
    February 8th, 2010 at 06:45 | #41
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    Hi all,
    First of all thanks for your continued interest in NovoTalk. I am sorry for the delay, as I was on a long vacation since Christmas! I am back and will start working on it asap.

  42. richard
    February 8th, 2010 at 11:05 | #42
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    Hi,
    I have been looking for a good dedicated gtalk app for a while. yours looks great and I would love to test it for you.

  43. Aditya
    February 17th, 2010 at 00:21 | #43
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    Update : Some UI issues are delaying the further enhancements of the application. Lots of other work allows only about a couple of hours for me to code for NovoTalk.

  44. j2
    February 19th, 2010 at 12:19 | #44
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    requesting a beta test. scrennies look grat! running touch pro on 6.5 as well.

  45. jfcg
    February 21st, 2010 at 15:40 | #45
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    Hi,

    I would like to test the beta. Is it still possible?

    Thank you!

  46. Raffo
    February 25th, 2010 at 12:00 | #46
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    Wow, screens look nice!
    Can I test beta version? Great work! ;)

  47. arun
    March 3rd, 2010 at 02:30 | #47
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    Hai am interested to use the novotalk application

  48. arun
    March 3rd, 2010 at 02:32 | #48
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    Hai,

    can i also check the same?

  49. Ferry
    March 3rd, 2010 at 03:11 | #49
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    I’d like to test the beta also.. :)

  50. nalanickal
    June 25th, 2010 at 02:23 | #50
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    Hello, Where can get the NOvotalk for windows mobile softare

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