QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Oct 24 2009, 02:10 PM)
@dinozilla,
I don't know about WhatApps but Ping! keeps us connected to the server at all times. Yes it is onli limited to people with iPhones but my group of friends I hang out with are all using the iPhone hence we usually Ping! one another, EXCEPT for those on the i2G

In fact, it's quite a refreshing change. Speaking of which, I should start using BeejiveIM on my iPhone

Go check out the Ping! thread to find out more information.
i guess that's the point
this is from PIng! FAQ
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Do I need wifi or 3G?
Ping! works with either wifi or 3G(data) in order to send push notifications to your device. It will also work on EDGE, but will inherently be much slower relative to 3G.
so excluding the similarity with BBM, u r actually still using the cellular network for the Push
which utilize ur data usage...unless u r on unlimited plan, heavy user can finish off their quota very fast...thats wat stated by WhatsApp as well, reminding u best to have unlimited plan
if u hav a lot folks who on iPhone and installed Ping!/WhatsApp, that sounds fine, not if u r not, and in that case...using IM+ makes no diff, since ur ultimate purpose is to stay connected with ur pals
and indeed, agree to the point...y use so many p2p msg app if they are not inter-connect? stick to the one with the most folks
This post has been edited by dinozilla: Oct 24 2009, 05:13 PM