All-in-one mobile instant messaging app IM+ has just had a new update released by Shape Services. This up to date update brings the universal application to version 5.0.

The update is unquestionably worth checking out because IM+ now has a new service called “Neighbours,” which is a location-based messaging service. Neighbours adds various features to the app and truly ties into social networking as well as standard messaging and communication. The service permits you to find your friend’s real locations on a map, and interact with other users in your vicinity. There is also an the interactive map to purchase and offload local services and goods. IM+ even lets you publish and view local offers and announcements as standing updates. Here’s a listing of features you will find in IM+ ( from the app outline ) : Typing notifications Customised IM+ look with wallpapers from your Photograph library or from IM+ Avatar support Copy / Paste Multiple accounts per network Multi-lingual support. Discuss in any language supported by your iPhone / iPod Touch Convenient typing for landscape mode The app also offers : twitter feed integration, receiving and sending messages with no costs concerned, push notifications, capability to send and receive pictures, group discuss, browser, and an in-app purchase of speech recognition.

In the future SHAPE Services plan additional features like a 360 degree camera view.