Got this from PCMag. iChat definitely was a fail…FaceTime is about to be dubbed as a fail, maybe Apple finally found an instant messaging application that people will actually use?

Apple also unveiled iMessage, a messaging solution that will sync across iOS devices. Users can access delivery receipts, optional read receipts, and typing notifications so you know when someone is responding, a la BlackBerry Messenger. It’s available over 3G and Wi-Fi and everything is encrypted, Apple said.

With iMessage, the message will come in at the top of the screen. Tap it and a keyboard pops up. A three-dots icon indicates that someone is replying; receipt is added to the messages log.