Homebrew coder zx-81 has released version 1.0.2 of his PSPIRC application. For those who haven't heard of this application, PSPIRC is a basic internet relay chat client for your PSP, allowing you to go online and chat with people all across the world using your handheld.

The newest version of the client boasts some impressive additions, such as support for multiple channel usage and private messaging, making it even more like its PC-based counterparts. In any case, here's the changelog for the PSPIRC v1.0.2:

* New IRC engine (based on Afkim IRC engine)
* Multiple channels support
* Private messages support
* New danzeff keyboard and mapping
* Display Channel and user list
* Add tabs in the console window
* New login menu with Nickname (previous login save data are not compatible with this version)
* Handle password for IRC authentication
* Increase the text input field in the console window
* Add word list in the main IRC menu (let you choose a word in a list, using word.txt file)
* Code cleaning
* Sprint PCS IR Keyboard support (thanks to Craig)

There are two versions of the application on hand: one for FW 1.5, and another for FW 3.x OE. As always, make sure you check the readme so you can learn how to properly install and use PSPIRC v1.0.2. Enjoy!