Nokia Beta Labs has released a new application for Windows Vista called Text Messenger that displays the latest SMS text messages from your Nokia S60 mobile device in your sidebar.

Nokia Text Messenger comes in two different sizes. If you want to place the application in your Windows Sidebar, you can opt for Nokia Text Messenger in a smaller size. The sidebar gadget lets you view three text messages at a time. If you want Nokia Text Messenger in a slightly larger size, you can have it floating freely on your desktop. In this case, text messages can be browsed in groups of five.

Before you download Nokia Text Messenger, make sure that you have Nokia PC Suite version 6.85 or later installed. When the installation is complete, right-click the Windows Sidebar area. Then, select Add Gadgets from the menu that appears, and a window with all the available gadget applications opens. Double-click Nokia Text Messenger to add the gadget to Windows Sidebar. If you want to have Nokia Text Messenger in a slightly larger size, drag the application from Windows Sidebar to the main desktop area.

Click here to download Nokia Text Messenger for Windows Vista.