If you're wondering if developer FaT30YCG still has any plans of reviving Adhoc Messenger, the rather useful homebrew instant messenger app for the PlayStation Portable, then don't worry. A new mod designed by aldostools picks off where the previous version left off with the Unofficial Adhoc Messenger 2.6. More details about the new changes in this mod can be found in our full article.

Download: Unofficial Adhoc Messenger 2.6

Still having trouble connecting with Danzel's universal IM client for the Sony PlayStation Portable, AFKIM? Then have no fear, as homebrew developer Zx-81 has just rolled out yet another version that should hopefully fix whatever bugs are still getting in the way of your Instant Messaging experience. Check out all the details in the full article.

Download: AFKIM v3.3.3
Visit: Zx-81's Homebrew Releases at the QJ.NET Forums

Want to keep in touch with your friends everywhere you go? Either get a cellphone, or get Danzel's AFKIM, the Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew that lets you send and receive instant messages from clients such as Yahoo Messenger, GTalk, ICQ and more. And in this update from Zx-81, we get wind of a very nasty bug that's been promptly squashed with this new version. All the details in the full article.

Download: AFKIM v3.3.2
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development Forums

PSP owners who enjoy using PSP portals will be happy to know that Ultimate Portal v6.0 has now been released. This PSP homebrew was created by biscottealacrevette and sports some pretty nifty functions users may appreciate.

Want to know more about the application? Head on over to the full article for the full details.

Download: Ultimate Portal v6.0

QJ.NET reader Someone_PR sent us an email regarding the new build of eBuddy Mobile especially designed for PlayStation Portable users. For those who are unaware of this service, eBuddy is actually a web and mobile messenger capable of supporting instant messaging services such as MSN, Yahoo, AIM, and MySpace among others.

According to the company, the decision to come up with the PSP-friendly version was because of the steady rise of chatters who access the service through the Sony handheld. The current release is still in beta build but even so, a handful of features have already been incorporated to it.

Speaking of which, the new version of eBuddy Mobile comes with full emoticon support as well as a wide array of language compatibility: English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais, Magyar, Italiano, Arabic, Nederlands, Portugues and Pt. Brasileiro. It was said that more languages will be added in future versions.

If you want to know more, you can refer to the Source link below for more information. But if you are familiar with the drill, go ahead and point your PSP browser to m.ebuddy.com to access the service. No download will be required and it is free to use.

Homebrew developer Dezerith dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and released the first build of his own PlayStation Portable portal simply known as Yellow. The coder mentioned that the application is still in its early stages. Despite that, Yellow already contains a lot of important and fun stuff.

Currently, Yellow has a total of 43 games, 11 applications, 10 videos, and an Internet browser. We know the amount of its content is relatively smaller compared to other portals and Dezerith mentioned that this was intentional. He reasoned, "I didn't just throw in every flash game that could run on the psp like most other portals do".

Aside from the Internet browser, Yellow also contains a MSN Messenger as well as PSPTunes which we know you guys will particularly find useful. Anyway, Yellow v1.00 comes with  Readme file containing installation guide so browse through that first before loading this program on your PlayStation Portable units.

Download: Yellow v1.00
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Want the functionality of an iPhone or iPod but don't want to pony up the cash? Well, your PSP can do whatever these other gadgets can do with ChrisTek and Epixx's iPSP v1.10. ChrisTek called our attention (thanks for the email!) to this program and we're glad that he did, because it is one of the most robust portals we've seen to date.

The iPSP is a portal designed to look and run like an Apple iPhone, and it contains several applications and games for your use. They've fixed some of the previous problems such as the out-of-memory issue that plagued the earlier release. Here's a short list of what you can expect from this program.

• Digg: The Digg application is an easy-route to get to the social-news website, Digg. It's a great site, and I recommend going to it on your PC as well, by going to http://digg.com.
• Photos: The Photos application displays up to ten photos that you choose, at 5-second intervals.
• Calculator: The Calculator application is just that. A calculator.
• Lock: The Lock application is more for eye candy. It's basically a manually-activated screensaver, and is great if you want to show off your sexy PSP's screen. Just try it. You'll think it looks cool too.
• Weather: The Weather application provides easy access to your local weather. It requires a wireless internet connection. Simply input your zip code and, thanks to Weather Underground, your local weather is displayed.
• iPod: The iPod application allows you to listen to music via PSPTunes. iPSP includes PSPTunes installation files if you don’t already have it installed.
• Browser: The EXPEDITION browser is your link to the web, while using iPSP. It has multiple tabs, and all the things you would expect a browser to have. The icon that looks like a book is for your own links, which are read from the PSP’s favorites menu.
• Games: The Games application is very simple, and is your access-way to the Flash games that come with iPSP. Simply choose a game to play it.
• About: The About application gives you legal and creation info about iPSP, as well as your current iPSP version.
• Messengers: The Messengers application is your gateway to the mobile messengers provided by eBuddy. They are: AIM, MSN, and Yahoo!
• Mail: The Mail application is your gateway to the most popular mobile mail providers. The providers are:Yahoo Mail, GMAIL, AOL Mail, and Windows Live mail.
• Vipr: The Vipr application is your gateway to the Vipr Online Media Service. At the time of iPSP's release, Vipr is still in production, so check back frequently for more updates on it's status.

If you plan on downloading it, there's an easy install file in an executable format and a zipped version for manual installation. As with all other homebrew, read the extensive manual that is provided with the program (in both PDF and txt format) to avoid any possible problems with your PSP. Kudos to Chris Tek and Epixx for this awesome program.

Download: iPSP v1.10 executable
Download: iPSP v1.10 zipped
Visit: QJ Development Forums

  

If you've ever wanted to chat on popular messaging clients with your PSP but haven't found the right software, this is for you. The PSPcc v1.0 by Johnny Rainbow is a chat client written in LUA which supports MSN, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo!, and Gtalk.

This PSP homebrew application has quite a plethora of features that users will definitely appreciate such as being able to add multiple accounts on different networks and be simultaneously logged into all of them and listening to your MP3s while chatting. Here's a short list of the features of the program.

Key Features:

• Simultaneous use of multiple accounts on different networks
• Ridiculously skinnable interface
• Mp3 playback, remote support
• Audio alerts for new message, sign-ins, etc.
• Chat-logging (can be disabled, like most features)
• Three original skins included + AFKIM skin
• Uses the faster "danzeff" typing system (custom)

Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? Why don't you download the program below and try it out? Be sure to go over the readme file before doing anything. It should noted though that if the homebrew isn't working with your wireless network, you can try using the Patched WLAN version of the program.

Download: PSPcc v1.0 unpatched
Download: PSPcc v1.0 patched WLAN

  

Homebrew application AFKIM has really gone through a lot of changes. For those of you who are hearing about this for the first time, the application originally belongs to Denzel and its purpose is to let users send instant messages using the PSP. Speaking of changes, the last version came from Zx-81 with an improved IR keyboard handler.

Today, homebrew developer cubiCPixel dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development forum and released his own take on AFKIM v3.2.1. According to the developer, nothing really was changed except for the redesigned graphics to match MSN Live's look and the addition of a new Eboot.

Aside from the already mentioned, cubiCPixel also added a seplugins folder containing the plugin "irsmp3.prx". This one adds the following functionalities:

• Works perfect with 3.40oe in AFKIM (and other homebrew for that matter);
• Targus keyboard still compatible;
• You get to lower the CPU speed with it and listen to music while chatting;
• Runs smoothly at 110 MHz, saves lots of battery;
• Internet connection is stable, psp gets less hot;
• On screen display of music fits ok in the menus.

Take note that to be able to use this one, you will be needing the FW 3.XX build of AFKIM v3.2.1. Also, cubiCPixel's creation comes with an extensive Readme file so don't forget to browse through that one first before installing this on your PlayStation Portable unit.

Download: AFKIM v3.2.1 Live Skin with MP3 support
Download: AFKIM v3.2.1 (FW 3.xx)
Visit: QJ PSP Development forum

Yongobongo has just informed us that babblr version 2.0 is now out and available for download. For those of you who haven't come across it yet, babblr is the successor to the Windows Live PSP Messenger homebrew messenger portal for the Sony PSP.

 

At its core, babblr is an online messenger that will let you log in to AIM, MSN, and Y!M through your PSP. It also has other features, though. Using babblr, you can check email, read the news, buy stuff, browse the web, and play games. All of these can be done by clicking on the various buttons on the babblr GUI.

PSP users who want to keep changing their application themes can use babblr's built-in theme switcher. It's also quite small and easy to integrate into your own portal. If you want to do that, you can contact the coders through the "via" link below.

Usage and installation instructions can be found in the INSTRUCTIONS.txt file included in the download. Babblr may not brick your PSP, but reading the instructions could save you a whole lot of hassle.

Download: Babblr v2.0