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On that Windows Live Preview site, Microsoft has also posted a nice list of new features in the next version of Windows Live Messenger: The new Messenger is packed with new features that make it easier to stay in touch with the people that matter most and offers great new ways to connect and share. Learn more about these features and benefits in this section. Makes Online Tasks Easier and Personal Interactions More Meaningful We know it’s difficult to have a meaningful online conversation with a close friend when you’re juggling multiple chat applications at the same time. While building the new Windows Live Messenger, we wanted to ensure you had uninterrupted access to your “favorite” friends while also making it easy to manage multiple conversations at the same time. We also know that you want to bring interesting content in your conversation. The new Windows Live Messenger lets you do just that, enabling richer photo and video sharing — and making it easy to drag a photo from your PC into the conversation while chatting. What’s more, this feature encompasses more than just the content on your PC — with one click, you can pull in your photos from online sites such as Windows Live SkyDrive and Facebook. Games More games in Messenger let you play with your friends, earn achievements and brag about your wins. Badges Show your affiliation with an organization or social cause and have this show up next to your name when it fans out to your friends. Video message When your friends are offline, leave them a video message, similar to a voicemail but as a quick video that will be waiting for them when they sign in. Integration of Bing results Integration of Bing search results makes it easier to add photos and videos from across the web without having to leave the conversation window. High-definition video chat Meaningful conversations are enhanced by allowing you to see and hear your friends. The new Messenger now p

byPaul Thurrott