Yahoo.com has released a new version of its popular messaging tool. Downloaded more by more than 1.5 mil users, the version packs some decent upgrades. The shining new version includes some neat features; Personalized and fully configurable Avatar creation (What you want to be?).
Now, pouring out insults is completely verbal, literary! Adding a new dimension to text messaging are the new Flirt and Taunt Audibles. Ranging from Insults to simple Hellos, the new version is packaged with numerous Audible categories. Existing features like the Address Book and IMVironment(R) are among the redesigned and upgraded ones. Though, the later doesn't seem have any structural upgrades.
The software comes with a major face lift to the overall appeal. Adding to the Y! Identity is now a rather cute looking smiley. The aesthetics are well balanced and gel in with most color schemes. It now integrates with Yahoo's other portal services, such as photo sharing, online games, etc; another step towards the complete Yahoo! experience.
I find the new face lifts to be a welcome change; Though, on another note, these changes seem a rather delayed attempt to catch up with the smooth looking versions from some prominent competitors, who came up with similar facelifts a few months back.
Overall, with numerous new gismos added, version 6 seems well-planned if not the best-timed upgrade.
