Apple Insider has reported that “Apple has set the groundwork for instant messaging on the iPhone and other touchscreen devices with an application for a patent on a universal interface for real-time text chat services.”
This is a big news as this service has been awaited by many Iphone users from the day it was launched. [...]

Chanpory discusses Seven Instant Messaging SINS which really makes my mind tick. Points like don’t make yourself available 24/7 and do not expect a response are pretty good.
I would like to add The 8th one
Do Not Add multiple instances of your name:
These days its very common to see people have many accounts and the [...]