29The newly released iOS 8.2 platform has marked a new trend in developing apps that Apple Watch will support. Not only the smart watch shows the time but also receives notifications about incoming SMS, calls, messages in social networks, etc. This is an entirely new stamping ground for IM apps. Nevertheless, not all apps were…
28During the SIGNAL conference arranged by Twilio, one of the most important events was a new API, IP Messaging, presentation. It allows developers to build chats into their web and mobile services. The IP Messaging API has mobile push-notifications, chat history, and a typing indicator built in. Thanks to using IP Messaging, any mobile app…
12Layer allows developers to swiftly enhance their apps with the performance capabilities of IMs, and has just recently opened access to the service for all comers. The beta-testing period was launched way back in 2013 and came to an end not long ago, on 25 February 2015. In addition to the public launch, the company…