[news] MSN Messager 8.0 redone over

[Hellfighter]

The Hotfix.net website has posted a feature list that is expected to debut with version 8.0 of MSN Messenger sometime next year. While he hints that this is speculation and rumour, we are confident that this information is accurate.

While MSN Messenger 7.5 just came out, 8.0 is already being worked on and heading towards beta by the end of the year. A third party source whom is said to be from Microsoft has provided us with this information. Here's a list of possible and rumored features Microsoft is contemplating on going into the IM client:
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

I like the ID of: New Stylish Notifier Pop-up

Downloadable Skins for MSN (Contact Window & Conversation Window) mainly