MSN Messenger 8.0 feature list leaks to web

[news=http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3749/msmessenger2ro.gif]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

:source: Source: TheHotFix.net | Neowin.net[/news]