IM+ Receives Big Update to Add Honeycomb Interface, Group Chat for AIM/iMessage and More

Our friends at Shape Services have let us know that their IM+ Android application, a multi-protocol instant messaging client, has been given a significant upgrade. One of the biggest changes among many is the support for a native Honeycomb user interface – there’s never a shortage of apps with Honeycomb-compatible user interfaces. We’re also getting a status update widget, “typing notifications” which lets users know when you’re typing and vice versa and more. Find the full list of changes below and be sure to download the update from the Android market.

1. Version 5.0 changes:
2. Fully optimized for Android OS tablet computers
3. Support of native Android OS “Share” feature
4. IM+ widget allows to change status right from your Android home screen
5. Typing notifications
6. Upload your avatar right from IM+
7. Group chats for AOL/AIM/iChat and ICQ
8. Option to select a different notification for active chat
9. All chats are saved under Chats tab when IM+ is restarted/reconnected
10. Battery usage optimization
11. …and tons of other tiny improvements