fringing freedom for Linux and Java J2ME handsets

At last… Something millions of users have been waiting for!

Today fring launches support for both Linux and J2ME handsets! This version of fring has just gone live and I must say it has the whole fring team bubbling over with excitement, now so many more handsets will be supported. In total fring now supports nearly 1000 different handsets.

Our special new Java version has been named “minifring”, it will work on both (Sony Ericsson and Nokia s40 2nd, 3rd & 4th edition) although these handsets do not support voice calling, being able to chat to all your Skype, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, Twitter, Yahoo and AIM buddies will open many new doors for these older handsets.

The fringAPI we released last month will also apply to Java ME devices soon, so all the great apps developers around the world are working on will be available in the fringAdd-ons catalog for the hundreds of supported Java ME devices too!

We also today welcome Linux users (currently only the Nokia N810) to the world of full fringing features including internet calls, chat, presence, file transfer and more + some unique features.

There seems to be something in the water our R&D guys have been drinking. They are cracking out these new versions at an amazing rate. Well done guys, keep up the good work, I am sure millions of new Africans fringsters will benefit from this new J2ME version.

As usual we ask that any feedback both good and bad, be sent to us so that we can strive to keep our products top quality.

Guys spread the word to all your Linux and J2ME buddies, fring is now fringing everywhere!

See you soon

The fringTEAM

P.S.
* See full list of fring supported devices here.
* fring now has lots of capabilities and features that slightly differ depending on device platform capabilities so check out what your phone can do here.