- KakoTalk for Blackberrry Version 2.1.2 now supports Curve Models
- Service available in Indonesian and Thai
- More stable message transmission through overall system update
KakaoTalk, the No.1 ranked mobile instant messaging application by CNET, will be available on Blackberry Curve models. Kakao recently launched KakaoTalk for Blackberry Version 2.1.2, and this most recent update clears previously existing errors and enhances message transmission through overall system upgrade.
This update made it possible for all Curve users to take advantage of KakaoTalk service. By supporting Curve models, KakaoTalk is now available on all Blackberry smartphones above Version 5.0 with QWERTY keyboard.
The update also supports Indonesian and Thai language packs. This measure was taken in full consideration of South-East Asian customer’s love of Blackberry. These new language packs and support of Curve models will make KakaoTalk easily available for more Asian users.
Besides the two major features, KakaoTalk for Blackberry 2.1.2 lightens data and solves theme related errors as well, thus, text messaging will become faster and more stable.
< Appendix. Supported Devices >
Available on OS 5.0
*Bold Series
9000
9700
9650
*Curve Series
8900
8330
8520
8530
8910
8980
*Curve 3G Series
9300
9330
*Pearl 3G Series
9100
9105
*Tour Series
9630
Available on OS 6.0 or above
*Curve Series
9700
9650
9780
9788
9900
9930
9790
9981
*Curve Series
9300
9330
9780
9360
9370
9930
9380
9350
9320
9220
*Pearl 3G Series
9100
9105
*Style Series
9670
*Pearl 3G Series
9800
9810
9850
9860
KakaoTalk for Windows Phone was released on 21st of June. As you know, Windows Phone is a very unique and interesting operating system, and we had a great time developing it.
You will probably notice that WP version of KakaoTalk’s overall look and layout is a bit different than the our usual design. We wanted to directly imply Windows Phone’s metro look on KakaoTalk.
Here are few key feature of Windows Phone version of KakaoTalk:
-Cross platform messaging application (WP, iPhone, Android, Blackberrry & BADA)
-Overhauled KakaoTalk’s design with WP’s metro look
-Unique ‘Draw With Fingers’ feature allows user to send hand drawn messages to friends. Only available on Windows Phone version
-Able to export chat rooms to ‘Start’ screen for direct access (Group chat room’s shortcut will display all participants profile photo in live tile display mode)
-Easier menu transition with pivot style maneuvering
-Supports both horizontal & vertical display mode
-Supports jump-list index to search through contact list easier
-User can set their own profile photo and status update on their mini profile
Kakao Team has added mVoIP service to KakaoTalk! With voice, Ka-Talking has become more exciting than ever!
KakaoTalk mVoip Overview:
Call anyone, anywhere with KakaoTalk’s Free Call feature available on iPhone & Android devices with 3g and WiFi connection. Unfortunately, Korean users will only be able to answer the call from overseas kakaoTalk users. Additionally, voice filter option has been added for users to call friends with hilarious voice. KakaoTalk’s free calling feature was developed by our in-house mVoIP developers from the ground up. We are very proud of the quality of the service, and hope our users love this new feature.
Voice Filter:
As you’ve seen with our animated emoticon or Plus Friend service, we love to put some little twist in our product. We definitely didn’t want to provide same old-fashioned mVoip services to our users.
The aha moment came when one of our voice developer said, “Hey, I wish I had an attractive voice, because my voice is very creepy on a phone”. Voila, this is how the voice filter option came into place. Believe it or not, his voice sounds more attractive with the ‘Alien’ voice filter : )
How to free call with KakaoTalk:
Click someone you want to call either from KakaoTalk friends list or inside the chat room. The mini profile will pop-up. Press ‘Free Call’ button to call your friend using KakaoTalk’s mVoIP function.
A short message ‘incoming call’ will be sent to a call recipient in a chat room along with call indicator on top of the screen. When the call is connected, call indicator extends to display voice filter option & connection quality.
Please keep in mind that KakaoTalk free call feature will consume mobile data when user is not connected to WiFi. Moreover, mobile devices’ 3G/4G connections may not be stable under some cases. To save on your data plan and enjoy better call quality, we recommend users to use WiFi network to call using KakaoTalk.
The Next Web Asia released an article about KakaoTalk’s Free Call service along with some insight about the company. Follow the link
Here are few user feedbacks from Twitter. Of course, the service quality may vary depending on your handsets and network conditions. However, feedbacks are very positive so far.
The True Cross Platform Messaging App Invades Blackberry
Blackberry messaging just became more interesting with KakaoTalk. The true cross platform messaging app is now available to Blackberry users! Convenient UI, fast loading speed and most of all, it’s absolutely FREE.
KakaoTalk, has officially launched version 2.0 for BlackBerry users. BlackBerry KakaoTalk was in beta phase with version 1.0 up until now, and Kakao Team has been developing the official version of KakaoTalk to deliver the optimum service to their users. The official version improves stability and performance, as well as overall design has been changed to fit KakaoTalk’s original theme.
KakaoTalk allows users to chat with friends either one-to-one or one-to-many across four different mobile platforms. Moreover, users can view friends’ profile photos directly in chatrooms, and friends’ status updates will appear on friends list. ‘Friends’/’Chats’/’Friends?’/’Settings’ tabs have been redesigned to simple icon buttons. Text bubbles in chat rooms also been applied to match with current KakaoTalk on other platforms.
The biggest strength KakaoTalk 2.0 boasts is the shortkeys integrated with BlackBerry devices’ QWERTY keypads. Four menu tabs on main screen, Friends/Chats/Friends?/Settings are locked in to Q,W,E and R for swift and easy use. In Total, there are more than ten functions which can be used with shortkeys. Moreover, users can now experience stable and fast transfer speed of messages with Ignite Engine, which was built by Kakao Team.
Kakao Team is positively considering to deliver other features such as Plus Friend, Animated Emoticons and other extra features that will keep users hooked to KakaoTalk.
We would appreciate if BB KakaoTalk 2.0 users participate the survey which can be found on ‘Notices’ on your KakaoTalk.
* Shorkey list for KakaoTalk BlackBerry
<9000, 9700, 9780, 9800, 9900 Models>
1) Default shortkeys
q : ‘Friends’ tab
w : ‘Chat’ tab
e : ‘Friends?’ (Friends you might know) tab
r : ‘Settings’ tab
f : Cursor moves to search section in ‘Friends’ tab
t : Move to top
b : Move down to bottom
space bar : Scroll down one page
alt+space bar : Scrool up one page
back space bar : Block contact in ‘Friends’ tab
enter : Access selected item
2) Shortkeys in chat rooms
p : Send photo
c : Send contact info
r : Move cursor back to text box
space bar : Move back to text box
back space bar : Leave chat room
enter : Access selected item
<9100 models>
1) Default Shortkeys
qw : ‘Friends’ tab
er : ‘Chat’ tab
ty : ‘Friends?’ (Friends you might know) tab
ui : ‘Settings’ tab
df : Cursor moves to search section in ‘Friends’ tab
gh : Move to top of the ‘Friends’ list
bn : Move to bottom of the ‘Friends’ list
space : Scroll down one page
alt+space bar : Scroll up one page
back space bar : Block contact in ‘Friends’ tab
enter : Access selected item
2) Shortkeys in chatrooms
cv : Send contact info
op : Send photo
er : Move cursor back to text box
space bar : Move back to text box
back space bar : leave chat room
enter : Access selected item
1. Sleek new look!
‘More’ tab lets users easily navigate through important features like Item Store & Plus Friend. Exciting features will be added to ‘More’ tab in coming months. Stay tuned!
2. Hide unwanted friends
Do you have friends who you feel uncomfortable to see them on contact list but don’t want to block them? Now you can use ‘Hide’ function to make them hidden, and you will still receive messages from them.
3. 120 embedded animated emoticons!
Another big improvement with version 3.0! Adorable animated emoticons have been loaded with this new update. Just like our tagline, ‘More than just talk’, start expressing yourself with these exciting emoticons.
4. Delete function in ‘Friends?’ tab
Tired of seeing unwanted people appearing on your ‘Friends?’ tab? Now you can delete those people with delete function.
5. For better performance
Providing optimal performance has always been the number one priority for KakaoTeam. However, analyzing every user’s network condition was a difficult obstacle. Now users can participate a simple network test, so we can analyze your network condition. ‘More’ -> ‘System’ -> ‘Network Test’
6. Surprise alert sound featuring … guess who?
KakaoTalk 3.0 includes special alert sound featuring the voice of someone you might know. Let’s head over to ‘Settings’ -> ‘Alert Sound’ for a special surprise :)
7. Your opinion is important!
KakaoTalk global survey is on top of the notice board. Don’t hold it back! Have your say!