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Talking to family when they are far away is possible not only by text messaging but also call them and even share pictures or other files, all these with the very popular Yahoo! Messenger.
Yahoo! Messenger is a communication software that allows to discover the new look of instant messaging software. In addition to skins, colors and more design increasingly expressive emoticons, there are features such as communication module PC to PC telephony (VoIP), sending SMS, installing plugins to access quickly interactive services, sharing photos on Flickr and other documents, video conference via webcam and much more. User can always discuss freely with friends in private conversations (even with Windows Live Messenger) or internet chat, manage his contacts and profile, archive messages, view the history, etc.
Yahoo! Messenger 's main function is to allow users to chat online instantly. In other words, it is mainly used for sending messages between friends, colleagues and relatives.
With this application is also possible to share videos or. In addition, fans of small emoticons can also take the opportunity to send in the conversations.
Yahoo! Messenger also allows to talk "face to face" with the loved ones through the call option. In other words, it is possible to see in the conversations the persons that are talking to each other. This function also allows to leave a voice message in case the other person is not there to talk to.
Yahoo! Messenger is not only a communication tool, it also serves as a media player. As a multifunctional software, user can chat with friends while viewing videos or photos.
Introducing Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 Beta, the next version of our popular IM software for Windows. This new version has a whole new look and feel, along with some great new features that make it well worth the upgrade. Heres a quick look at whats new in Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 Beta:
- A whole new look for your contact list. Keep it in detail view to see larger Avatar images for your friends, or switch to compact list view (in the Contacts menu). Plus, you can just hover and click to IM, SMS or call a friend.
- Brand new skins and emoticons! Click the dot near the top of your Messenger window to choose a skin, and check the emoticon menu for the new ones that were inspired by user entries in our Emoticontest earlier this year (more on our winners in a future post).
- New Flickr integration in the photo sharing feature. Easily share photos from your Flickr.com account, or save photos shared with you directly to Flickr.
- A new in-line media player that makes it easy to view maps, photos and videos from sites like Yahoo! Video and YouTube right in the IM window. No plug-ins needed, no extra downloads its built right in. Just send a video, map or photo link to another friend whos also on 9.0 to try it out.
- New features for voice calls. You can have your incoming Phone In or free PC calls forwarded to another number like your mobile, home or office phone, even if youre signed out of Messenger (Phone Out account required). Plus theres a new way to get voicemail. When someone leaves you a voicemail in Messenger, an email is sent to you with an MP3 of the voice message attached.