Apple Announces iMessage. It’s Like BBM, but for iOS Only

If you haven’t been excited much about the few features iOS 5 has already unveiled,
here is one that should get you pumped. iMessage.
iMessages is a service that works for all iOS 5 users. It supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and it allows you to send text, photos, videos, contacts to any of your friends, assuming they have an iOS device…

We’ve added delivery receipts, and optional read receipts. Typing notifications, so you can see if someone is typing. Pushed to all of your devices, so you can pick up where you left off.

iMessage will work on both wifi and 3G and is encrypted for extra security.

In short, iMessage is the iOS version of BlackBerry Messenger. I can’t wait to get my hands on this new app.