Developer: SHAPE Services
App Name: IM+ Lite
Category: Social Networking
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Version Reviewed: 4.2
App Price: Free
Date Reviewed: 7/3/2010
IM+ Lite is the best instant messaging app for the iPhone and iPad that I have tried. You can connect to all of the major networks including Google Talk, MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, Yahoo, Facebook, Skype Chat, ICQ, MySpace, Jabber, Twitter.
IM+ Lite is very easy to setup and allows you to enter in your IM accounts of your choice. Once setup, you can setup your options to connect at start up or require manual connection to your IM accounts.
Once connected, you can close the app and still receive notification of new IM conversations with Apple Push Notifications to the iPad. There is a time limit for how long after you close the app for receiving Apple Push Notifications but it is more than sufficient.
One of the nicest features is the built-in browser. Links send to you over IM will automatically open up the built-in browser and take you to the website. After you are done you can seamlessly go back to the IM conversation without having to leave your app. I don’t use the group chat feature often but it is nice that it is available with the use of MSN/Live Messenger account.
IM+ Lite is free to download. There are some ads that show which go away with the paid app for $6.99. All in all, I am very pleased with the features and functionality of this instant messaging app.
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