Yahoo Reinvents Mac IM Software
Yahoo! has introduced a new beta of Yahoo! Messenger for Mac users.
Demonstrating a renewed commitment to providing a high-quality Mac Instant Messaging (IM) experience, the new software boasts an all new interface designed specifically for the Mac OS X operating system.
"We have developed an entirely new Yahoo! Messenger for Mac from the ground up using the latest technologies and offering innovative features such as Avatars, custom stealth settings and webcam support," stated Jeff Bonforte, senior director, Real Time Communication, Yahoo!, Inc.
"As an avid Mac user, I am focused on enhancing Yahoo! Messenger's Mac client and I am excited to deliver a fresh new beta software to fellow Mac users," stated Matthew Skyrm, director of product management, Yahoo! Messenger.
Leveraging innovative technologies, the initial beta of Yahoo! Messenger for Mac delivers the following features and will continue to be enhanced with additional features over the coming months.
* Entirely new user interface written in Cocoa designed specifically for the Mac OS X operating system
* Yahoo! Avatars and Display Images
* Custom stealth settings
* Webcam support, compatible across PCs and Macs
* Custom Status messages, including links to music tracks
* Animated sign-in, sign-out, and contact list
* All new sound effects
* Visual notifications with support for the Growl global notification system
* Alerts for Yahoo! Calendar, Mail and Personals
* Coming soon: In the future, support for interoperability with Windows Live (MSN) Messenger
The beta of Yahoo! Messenger for the Mac will be introduced to U.S. users today and will roll-out on a phased bases to international markets in the future. The new beta for Yahoo! Messenger for Mac can be downloaded at:
messenger.yahoo.com
and messenger.yahoo.com/mac.php.
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