Ramble for BlackBerry

Ramble is an application designed to let users access the AOL Instant Messenger™ network via a Research in Motion BlackBerry® device. The application was designed as a technology demonstration by SRA International, Inc. Wireless Integrations Services group. The application is free for use, but not open source. Accordingly, feel free to download the application and send us your feedback at [email protected]. Also watch this site in the future for upgrades to the product.

Ramble Features

• AOL Instant Message Compatibility


• Real-Time IM with multiple “Buddies”


• Buddy List® Interaction and Management


• Color-coded Conversations and Chats


• Audible and Vibrate Alerts of Instant Message Events


• Private Multi-Buddy Chat Capability


• Public Chat Capability


• Background application capability (you can stay logged in and use email and other functions at the same time)


• System Alert Dialogs so you know when someone has IM’d you even when you’re not in the Ramble application


• Direct TCP Connectivity Available for BlackBerry OS v4.0


• Message Time Stamps, Radio Signal Meter, Over-The-Air Installation, and much more