Today, Nimbuzz is being launched by O2 Germany via a preinstall deal on the brand new, highly anticipated, Toshiba TG01 handset, available now across all O2 channels! It is a world-first that a mobile social messenger application is launched by a Tier 1 global operator.

O2 and Toshiba chose Nimbuzz as its social messaging partner in Germany. Accessed via a central icon on the home screen the fast, reliable and easy to use app integrates seamlessly onto the handset and the always on nature of Nimbuzz suits today’s “hyper-connected” digital lifestyle. The three companies worked closely together to deliver lifestyle communications features on the Toshiba TG01 for contacting all of your friends across multiple networks from one place. Integrating Nimbuzz achieves this goal thanks to the inclusion of local social networks such as StudiVZ in the client alongside all of the major global communities.

The Toshiba TG01 was first unveiled earlier in the year, with high anticipation from mobile fans for its arrival in the market. With O2 securing the first-to-market launch for the TG01 in Germany this will be marked by a series of promotional events at its flagship stores in Munich and Berlin and a full marketing campaign rolled out across Germany.

Hiroyuki Goto, Technical Director, Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd, Mobile Communications Divison added: “We chose the best of breed mobile content to accompany such a strategic handset for our business and are delighted to offer the TG01 with Nimbuzz as our social messaging partner for the launch of the device with O2 Germany.”

Toshiba TG01, powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, with 4.1 inch screen; most powerful handset on the market. Matching the needs of the super connected users: brings video, gaming and social networking experiences from the PC to mobile.