IM+ gets updated with image preview and more.

Version 2.9 of IM+ has been published to the store today with a slew of new features for the multi-platform IM service. Top of the list is support for image preview in chat window. A feature that is now common in any messaging service. But remember, IM+ is a different beast in that it brings almost all popular IM platforms under one roof. As such, Skype, Yahoo! and Jabber are capable of receiving files directly within IM+. These updates apply to both the paid and free version of IM+.

Here's the full list of added features in version 2.9:

- Image preview in chat window
- Ability to receive files in Skype, Yahoo! and Jabber
- Ability to send voice and video messages
- New set of emoticons
- Arabic localization
- Option to not display "On Mobile" contacts 

- Bug fixes and performance improvements 

IM+ supports the following IM services:

Skype, Facebook, Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber, VKontakte, Yandex IM, Mail.ru Agent, Odnoklassniki.ru, Mamba, Fetion, RenRen, Sina Weibo, Mig33, Gadu-Gadu, MeinVZ, Beep and MSN/Windows Live

Download: Free IM+

Download: IM+ Pro ($3.49)