DOWNLOAD SQUAD: Mobile Google Talk with Java: Talkonaut

Ok, I downloaded the application to my Razr and followed the instructions. When I tried to run the application, it says that I need to grant the network access. It gives me this error message on my phone with only one option, quit. OK, so I went to the web site for a look at FAQ's and their forum. NOTHING. Test over. I'm sure when it works, it looks cool, but after 10 minutes of fiddeling with this, I'll pass.

I was going to try this on my Treo 700w and found out it wasn't supported.

Mobile Google Talk with Java
from Download Squad by Chris Gilmer

Filed under: Internet, Google, P2PWant to stay in touch with your Google Talk friends and contacts while on the go? Check out Talkonaut. It's a Java-based client that can be added onto your mobile phone, giving you access to your contacts on Google Talk or any Jabber network. You can choose to have Talkonaut send you an SMS with a download address, or go directly to get.talkonaut.com to download it. The download took about 1 minute for me. The application will work on pretty much all popular J2ME handsets, and there is a list of compatible units on their website. You will need a data plan to use the Talkonaut service since it does establish a TCP/SSL connection.Even though Google Talk supports VoIP, this free Java client only supports instant messages, so no free voice calls yet.

Sync your Google Calendar with your cell phone

This looks cool, but I need to make sure my device supports it.

Sync your Google Calendar with your cell phone
from Lifehacker

GooSync synchronizes your Google Calendar with your cell phone or PDA. It's a free service, and it works with all phones that support SyncML (which most do).

To see if it'll work with your phone, check GooSync's supported devices page. Palm and Windows Mobile PDA users will need to download a special applet that performs the synchronization process.

GooSync

Google Cheat Sheet

Great PDF that shows you a snapshot of all the google URLs and types of services they offer with clickable links.

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World of Widgets: Google

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Google adds Traffic to Maps

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Google

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Google Notebook screenshots

Google Notebook screenshots

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New Gmail Feature: Gmail Pictures

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