MSN Messenger 8.0 features list

Posted on Friday, August 26 2005 @ 18:45 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft has just releases MSN Messenger 7.5 which adds a few features like voice clips and dynamic backgrounds and The Hotfix says Microsoft is already working hard on MSN Messenger 8.0. They posted a list of features MSN 8 is rumoured to include.

Change of Messenger Skins
Real-time Emotions
Messenger Built Internal Windows Media Player 10
Pause/Resumed File Transfers (File Blocked Extension Applied)
Detailed File Transfer (Download/Upload Speed)
Animated Display Pictures (.gif .jpg .png (File Support under Consideration))
Mood Status
Faster Contact List Loading and scrolling
Public Profile and MSN Spaces Combined
More MSN Space features
New Hotmail and MSN Messenger Integration
Downloadable MSN Messenger on Mobile
News Updates according to Location
Top 10 MSN Music Radio
New Stylish Notifier Pop-up
Downloadable Skins for MSN (Contact Window & Conversation Window)
Complete Integration with Windows XP & Windows Vista Codename: Longhorn
Offline Voice/Message Machine
Animated Buddy Icon Helper
Display Picture Ratings

MSN Messenger 8.0 is likely planned for early 2006.

Update (August 28): Don't take this list too serious. Someone told me it's more like a wishlist.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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