1. Instant messaging - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging

    Learn about instant messaging (IM), a way of communicating over a network in real time. Find out its benefits, risks, business applications, and related terms.

  2. Instant messaging | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/instant-messaging

    Learn about the history, definition, and features of instant messaging (IM), a form of text-based communication over the Internet. Explore the origins, development, and applications of IM software and services.

  3. How Instant Messaging Works - HowStuffWorks

    https://computer.howstuffworks.com/e-mail-messaging/instant-messaging.htm

    Learn about the history, features and providers of instant messaging (IM), a form of online communication that allows you to chat with friends and co-workers in real time. Find out how IM works, what makes it different from e-mail and what the future holds for it.

  4. The Evolution of Instant Messaging - Visual Capitalist

    https://www.visualcapitalist.com/evolution-instant-messaging/

    The following infographic from Hello Pal, a messaging app allowing for instant translation, shows the evolution of instant messaging. It pays homage to the advancements made in the early days by apps such as ICQ or AIM, while also looking at the trends in IM that will surface in the coming years.

  5. Comparison of user features of messaging platforms - Wikipedia

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    Learn about the various user features of different electronic instant messaging platforms, such as apps, websites, and devices. Compare the functions, concepts, and history of IM technology and its evolution.