Where smartphones have taken over the market, the normal phones are struggling for existence. However, the nifty Java apps are a relief for those who are looking to make best of the non-smartphone. From games to chat to social networking to calculator, Java apps are the key to turn your plane-jane phone to a sophisticated, multipurpose gadget. We assorted a list of top 10 free Java app for mobile phones. In order to use some of these java apps you might require a data plan to access wireless internet.

1. Gmail Mobile

It’s one of the best email client ever created with J2ME. Gmail Mobile offers you to experience Gmail on your tiny mobile as if you’re working on your desktop. The Java apps has some exclusive features that includes the legendary Gmail search, capability to mark mails as spam and ability to view attachments of any type including MS Word/MS Powerpoint and PDF.

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Note: For best results use IBM J9 JVM

2. Skype

Skype Lite is a free Skype App, took a few seconds to log in but the interface is very handy for mobile. You can chat with multiple contacts in different windows by scrolling right or left including group chat. The phone vibrates and a “missed call” icon is displayed when new message arrives. Skype calls are also possible if you have skypeout credit.

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3. Facebook mobile

This is the ace social networking utility that connects you to your friends and others acquaintances. You can use Facebook mobile to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and lot more right from your mobile.

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4. Flurry

It’s a multi purpose J2ME email client that also combines a RSS reader. Flurry offers an intuitive and enticing Java GUI interface that looks far better than the Wap interface provided by the service providers. The Java app allows you to check email accounts including Gmail.

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5. Widsets

Widsets is a storehouse of widgets to choose from – RSS readers to miniature games. Widsets is an eye candy and flurry of entertainment on your mobile phone.   Widsets is now Ovi store, one stop-shop for mobile apps, games, videos, social content and so much more. It doesn’t offer touch screen facilities for Windows Mobile Pocket PC users.

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6. KD Player

This is a stylish new Java Audio Player that can play song, pause and resume. It gets new identity of the song. It allows you to show the Title, Artist and Album name. It shows image tags and changing skin. With the player you can create playlist, view bitrate, album name, artist name, composer name, song publisher name and all the details. Create own playlist and bookmarks.
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7. Bluetooth File Transfer LITE

Using this Java app you can browse, explore and manage files of any Bluetooth ready device or mobile. Download, upload, explore, search, edit, create, delete and rename files and folders on your phone. You can search files rapidly and accurately, on both local and Bluetooth filesystems, using customizable parameters. Explore hidden files, or make your personal data private and/or read-only, using the attributes editor (local filesystem only). Further, you can cut, copy and paste files and folder across filesystems.

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8. MXit IM

With this free mobile instant messenger and social networking application you can chat anywhere on earth from your mobile phone. Try to connect with your Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk, AIM, or Windows Live Messenger contacts.

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9.   eBuddies

eBuddy mobile is a multi-network messenger. Just like its web-based counterpart, eBuddy connect you to AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, Myspace, Facebook, Gtalk. Overall very easy to set up and fast to use, especially with tabbed interface, scrolling through your chats is a breeze. This app is a great one for meeting new people and joining new online communities. You can even choose your own theme for the app.

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10. Mig33

With this free Java app you can chat share photos and make cheap IDD calls form your mobile. It not only connects you to Yahoo, MSN, Gtalk and AOL, but also with several other mig33 users across the world. Besides chatting the app allows you meet with other people and chat with contacts. The app is simple and pretty to set up and fast to use. The app has a clean and minimalist interface.

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Bonus

Zozoc

Zozoc is up with the latest version 1.41. This is simple to use mobile Java application for reducing your SMS costs. Zozoc leverage the internet connection of your mobile - (GPRS/Wi-Fi) to send and receive SMS. This helps to evade the hefty amount, which you pay your operator. With Zozoc you can enjoy unlimited free SMS chats with your friends and loved ones. Communicate freely with your mobile. Moreover, it has no half limits to your message lengths, you can send 80 or 500 characters in your message.

The Zozoc ‘Smart’ versions for Symbian and Windows mobile versions can be seamlessly integrated with the default phone’s inbox and phonebook. It allows you to send and receive messages directly from your inbox with an ability to add contacts from your existing phonebook.

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