The August 6, 2009 post announced version 3.3 of IM+ for iPhone. Its original “released today” wording referred to that date, not a new release now.
The update note described message previews in the inbox, revised chat bubbles, video sending on iPhone 3GS, additional Twitter controls and Yahoo Japan support. Current service connections and compatibility are not verified by this historical record.
Separate appearance from capability
An inbox preview changes how quickly a person can decide which conversation to open. Chat bubbles change how the conversation is presented. Support for another service changes who or what the app can connect to.
These are distinct improvements, even when they arrive in one update. When evaluating a messaging release, test the part relevant to your own routine rather than treating the length of a feature list as a measure of usefulness.
Device qualifications matter
The video feature in the original announcement specifically named iPhone 3GS. Removing that qualification would turn a limited historical statement into a broader promise the source does not support.
The same principle applies to modern release notes: keep the device, version and service conditions attached to the feature. A menu item appearing in an interface does not by itself prove that the complete action works in every configuration.
Follow the whole conversation task
A practical evaluation begins with receiving a message, understanding its context and producing a reply. Preview content may help with the first step, while the conversation layout affects the second.
IM+ 3.3’s announcement is a record of how those everyday interactions were being refined on early iPhones. It preserves the specific update without repeating the old promotional ranking, sale price or multi-service claims as present-day facts.