Google is acquiring Meebo, which calls itself a “web platform for IM on any network or site” and which you may’ve used to keep up with your buddies from multiple IM networks while accessing Internet using some other (not your own) computer. Both companies have approved the transaction that is subject to customary closing conditions.
Needless to say, Google plans to use Meebo’s expertise and talent to make Google+ better and eventually push more people to use it.
Following the closing of transaction, publishers can expect some near-term changes to the Meebo bar that will be immediately beneficial, including a closer connection to Google+, a lighter form factor and more.
Meebo’s mobile apps are available for few platforms, including the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. Additionally, there’s the mobile website version for other phones…
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do.
In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application.
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