MSN Messenger 8.0 feature list leaks to web

[MicrotechXP]

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

News Source: neowin.net

This is going to be cool! I wonder how this will look like!

 

[Akkarin]

Wow, thanks MicroTech I always rely on you to know the lastest tech news!

I can't wait to see what it will look like.

 

[chaganlal1]

Yeah should be good to what i hear i am really looking forward to these 2 features on 8.0.

Messenger Built Internal Windows Media Player 10
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Downloadable MSN Messenger on Mobile