Those of you looking for a new instant messaging client may want to consider what LilyPad is offering. It’s a floating instant messaging client that you can use on top of any other app. It’s not unlike Samsung’s mini apps they implement on TouchWiz ROMs for tablet.
The application shows a ton of promise, but we should note that it is in beta. You may run into issues, and Google Talk is the only protocol supported at this time.
We’re perplexed at the thought that users should have to pay for a beta, but you’ll have to fork up $1.50 to use it. At the least, be sure to keep your eye on the project as the team makes future developments, and let’s hope floating apps become all the rage in the very near future. [Google Play Store]