Shape developed an All-in-One Instant Messaging app which supports several chat servers in one location. The app is called IM+ which is available to Android, Blackberry, and iOS platforms in both trial and paid versions.

Social Support

IM+ supports many chat clients including Yahoo, Google Talk, Facebook, Skype, Windows Live Messenger, and AIM. The account is easily synchronised with only few steps to follow: simply login with username and password and then wait for the client confirmation about the sync. In addition, the users can also label their synched accounts to determine which is which. Unlike with other All-in-One chat apps, IM+ allows multiple accounts in a single chat client. For example, the user can add more than one account for Yahoo.

User Interface

The UI is pretty smooth, virtually no lags, and connects fast even with just an average Internet speed. The app can be customised to whatever the user desires to see, feel, and hear. Here are some of customizable features:

  • Saves chat history
  • Blocks messages from users not on contact
  • Photo resize during upload
  • Themes
  • Compact mode for smaller screens
  • Font size
  • Contacts sorting
  • Emoticons
  • Rage faces
  • Message and contact status notifications
  • Push mode
  • Auto reply and auto-away
  • Master password protection
  • Phone and Tablet UI choices

Android Features

IM+ for Android supports photo an sound attachment to be sent, notifications, group chat, and push mode for incoming messages for Android 2.0 and later versions. Other features for Android includes Tablet UI Optimization for tablet devices, Off-the-Record messaging which makes IM+ the only one in Google Play ensuring protection for chat history against third-party comprises, and Compact Mode UI to fit the display of smaller devices.

BlackBerry Features

Gadu-Gadu IM service is now added to the Blackberry version of IM+. IM+ in Blackberry supports Neighbors which allows the user to find friends nearby, media files attachment and sending, group chat, message history, Twitter timeline, and the best integration to Blackberry Push, Blackberry Inbox, and Blackberry Instant Messaging.

iOS Features

Aside from the basic elements of chatting such as sending messages and emoticons, IM+ in iOS devices can support voice and video, geo-location, and a built-in browser.

IM+ costs $4.99 to purchase the PRO version in Google Play, Blackberry App World, and iTunes.

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