MSN Messenger 8.0 features list

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.