IM+ Pro 5.0.1

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CNET Editors' review

by: Jaymar Cabebe on July 28, 2011

IM+ takes all the fuss out of mobile instant messaging by enabling you to connect to your Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AIM, Facebook, and other IM accounts, all from a single application window. With its clean design and simple user interface, chatty folks on the go may wonder how they ever lived without it.

Under the Contacts tab, all of your contacts are compiled in a single list. That way, you don't have to bother with switching among accounts in order to chat. In fact, once you're on IM+, you should feel absolutely no distinction between the different instant messaging services, which is really the beauty of the app.

Starting a chat is as easy as tapping on any contact from your list. You can also long-press any contact to get more info, edit a contact, or see chat history. Within conversations, IM+ performs just as smoothly as any desktop chat client. We like that it offers emoticons, but at the same time, it's a shame that non-IM+ users can't see them in all their full-color glory. It would've been nice if IM+ offered each service's specific set of animated emoticons for you to use.

If you don't like tapping the same responses all the time, IM+ lets you create templates that are retrievable from within any conversation. It also lets you send photos or audio to your chat buddy by generating a link for you to include in your messages.

It's no secret that there are several all-in-one chat clients available for Android, most of which perform their duties just fine. However, what really impressed us about IM+ were its simple UI and the many added conveniences it gives its users. In addition to the file attachments and the emoticons, IM+ offers a certain level of customization. You can change font sizes, avatars, notifications, and more. There's also a convenient Push mode that can keep you signed on even after you exit the application.

Overall, we think IM+ is a winner, and we highly recommend the download. The free IM+ is ad-supported, and the paid IM+ Pro is ad-free and gives you Push mode up to seven days.

Publisher's Description

From SHAPE Services:

IM+ All-in-One messenger for all public messaging services: Skype chat, Facebook chat, AIM, MSN (Windows Live Messenger), Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, VKontakte, Yandex IM, Mail.Ru Agent and MySpace.Stay connected to your friends, family and business contacts anytime and anywhere. All-in-one chat app at your fingertips!Our key benefits: Supports Skype chat, MSN (Windows Live Messenger), Facebook chat, AIM, Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, MySpace, Vkontakte, Mail.Ru Agent and Yandex IM! Push mode for longer battery life: stay online up to 7 days and receive incoming messages even if you exit IM+. Requires 2.2 and higher. Intuitive and stylish user interface adjustable for all display sizes - from the smallest phones to tabs. Photo and audio files sending. Typing notifications. Integration with Android Address Book. Supports group chats in Skype, MSN/WLM, AOL/AIM/iChat, ICQ: invite your friends and enjoy group chat conversations Multiple accounts for all networks including Skype, Facebook Chat and MSN (Windows Live Messenger. Keep your chat history on the device and share it via e-mail or Facebook post. Share your Geo location with you buddies through status message. Avatars, emoticons, custom statuses and message templates in dialogs. Wide range of settings options allows you to customize the product up to your wishes. Home screen widget allows you to quickly change your status. User interface is available in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.Keywords: chat, Skype, Skype chat, Facebook, FB chat, AIM, AOL, MSN, Windows Live Messenger, WLM, Yahoo, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, GTalk, implus, IM, instant messaging, instant messenger, geo, chat, messenger.AIM is a trademark owned by AOL LLC. ICQ is a trademark owned by ICQ.Facebook and Facebook Chat are trademarks of Facebook Inc. Yahoo! is a trademark of Yahoo Inc. MSN, Windows Live are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.Jabber is a registered trademark of Jabber Inc. Google Talk is a trademark of Google Inc.MySpace.com is a trademark of MySpace Inc. Skype is a trademarks of Skype Limited.Follow IM+ @implus on Twitter to get latest news from implus team.Supported Accessories:Sony-Ericsson LiveDock - com.sonyericsson.extras.ATTACHEDRecent changes:Version 5.0.1 changes:- Bug fixesVersion 5.0 changes:- Fully optimized for Android OS tablet computers- Support of native Android OS "Share" feature- IM+ widget allows to change status right from your Android home screen- Typing notifications- Upload your avatar right from IM+- Group chats for AOL/AIM/iChat and ICQ- Option to select a different notification for active chat- All chats are saved under Chats tab when IM+ is restarted/reconnected- Battery usage optimizationContent rating: Medium Maturity

What's new in this version: Version 5.0.1 changes:- Bug fixesVersion 5.0 changes:- Fully optimized for Android OS tablet computers- Support of native Android OS "Share" feature- IM+ widget allows to change status right from your Android home screen- Typing notifications- Upload your avatar right from IM+- Group chats for AOL/AIM/iChat and ICQ- Option to select a different notification for active chat- All chats are saved under Chats tab when IM+ is restarted/reconnected- Battery usage optimization