Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr has helped it build a better Messenger app.

WhatsApp Messenger's upcoming voice calling feature has been spotted in the wild.

Snapchat is about to receive a great update adding two new features to the application.

BlackBerry is set to update its BBM for iOS app later today making a number of changes.

It could be we never see an ultra-secure, encrypted messaging app for iOS launch.

Has the rise of the smartphone had an impact on the number of SMS messages sent worldwide?

In v7.3, Shape's all-in-one instant messaging app gains iPhone 5 and fifth generation iPod touch support, iOS 6 compatibility, and improved message handling.

Thanks to its latest update, IM+ has obtained another major plus.

IM+ continues to live up to its name as it has once again been updated to add more to its instant messaging capabilities.

Shape Services has once again updated IM+ with support for additional social networks.

Today, both the "lite" IM+ and IM+ Pro iOS apps have expanded localization and social network support, plus a little extra love in the form of a new Valentine's Day-themed wallpaper.

Samsung has announced that it will soon launch "ChatON," its own group messaging service which will be compatible with iOS, Android and BlackBerry OS smart phones, along with Samsung's own Bada OS.

Both IM+ and IM+Pro support two more instant messaging services, gain the geeky feel of augmented reality searching, and improve upon existing features.

We are thrilled to let you know that Verbs just got updated, and has extended its capabilities to a new network, namely Facebook.

Check in fatigue getting to you? Checkin+ is here to get you back on track.

In an article that hit the Web this morning, Robin Wauters of TechCrunch notes that SHAPE Services (the developer responsible for the popular instant messaging application, IM+) has recently acquired CrispApp, the Hong Kong based developer of fone. If you're not familiar with fone, the free iPhone app allows users to make VoIP calls to their Facebook contacts.

Verbs ($2.99), the instant messaging application for the iPhone and iPod touch, has recently received an update. The new version (2.0) brings a variety of changes - however, if you want two of the best new features, you're going to have to pay a little extra.

If you are looking for an app that combines the best instant messaging and social networking features on top of an interactive map and location-based services check out IM+. The recent update brings the universal app to version 5.0 and offers some great additions.

Instant Messaging has become an essential part of life for many people. These apps will allow people to IM as much as they like. especially with the addition of IMO and Kik to this AppGuide. Instant Messaging Apps

IgniteIM is now available to download for free in the App Store. The iOS application allows users to work with a variety of instant messaging networks, including AIM, Facebook, and MSN. Read on to find out more ...

The IM app market is getting a bit crowded, so how does Verbs stack up against the competition? Read through to find out..

I thought I could live my online life with just my iPad and iPhone 4. Regrettably, I was wrong.

BeejiveIM for iPad is finally available, but it's not a universal app, so you will be spending a some money today even if you already own the iPhone version.

Wired was lucky enough to get a first look at Beejive's upcoming iPad IM app and apparently, it's the very best of its kind.