14 DAY TRIAL // IM+ by SHAPE Services has received an important update, which delivers iOS 4.2 fast app switching, allowing users to stay connected to GTalk, Yahoo, MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, ICQ, MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, and Jabber whle using other apps. SHAPE is the only company with apps that have reached top rankings in four iTunes App Store categories: Social Networking, Business, Utilities and Productivity.
The company’s IM+ app is quite the popular instant messaging client for both iPhone and iPod touch users, as well as for owners of an Apple iPad.
It supports numerous instant messaging protocols (including Yahoo, AIM, MSN etc.) and has an intuitive interface which allows users to keep their buddies lists organized and always at hand for instant chatting.
“Now with iOS 4.2 fast app switching! IM+ will keep you connected to GTalk, Yahoo, MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, ICQ, MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, and Jabber,” SHAPE Services says in the app’s updated description over at the iTunes App Store.
“No pre-registration required. Just enter your account in the IM network and start the chat right away,” the company adds.
The full changelog for IM+ version 4.6 can be found below:
What's New in Version 4.6
- Full multitasking support with iOS 4.2 - Multi-chats for AIM and ICQ services - Optional online-only contacts loading for Facebook (if you have a long contact list) - Push interval selection up to 7 hours
Overall features: - Multiprotocol instant messaging app with iOS 4.2 multitasking - Free photo, voice, video, and IM sending - Speech Recognition - Custom status and geo-location - Built-in browser
Improvements: - Facebook connection improvements - Performance improvements
IM+ is compatible with all iOS portables (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad), and requires iOS 3.0 or later. The software has been tested against iOS 4.0, according to the makers, and is localized in English, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Slovak, and Spanish.