Korean handset maker LG (SEO: 066570) has struck a deal with RockeTalk to preload the Indian start-up’s mobile social networking application on several handsets, including the LG KT610 and KF750 (Secret) handsets sold in India. The two handsets go on sale in November. RockeTalk’s application includes an instant messenger (IM) chat function that works with Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO), Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Talk, MSN, AIM and ICQ. The application also includes voice, photo, and video messaging as well as communities and both user-generated and professionally-created content (release).

In a separate announcement, LG and Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) reaffirmed their commitment to one another. According to an LG release, the two have agreed to “continued strategic collaboration in R&D, marketing, applications, and services in the field of converged mobile devices.” They have also promised to meet each year “to define and align their mobile strategies through annual top management meeting.” Perhaps with all the noise coming out about Android, Microsoft needed one of its partners to show it some love. At any rate, as Korea Investment & Securities analyst Greg Roh told Reuters, “Competition is getting more and more fierce in the smartphone segment, and South Korean makers have some weaknesses on Symbian platforms, so it is understandable that they would broaden their alliances.” LG is also planning on rolling out an Android phone next year.