Yahoo has released beta version of Yahoo Messenger 9. This version has a new theme and look. Here are some of the changes in Yahoo Messenger 9, other than the theme:

• You can expand the contact list to see the large avatars and you can hover the mouse above the contacts to IM, SMS or call a friend.
• New emoticons.
• Integration with Flickr.
• Inline media player to view Maps, Photos and Videos right in the IM window. You can watch videos from Yahoo Videos and Youtube.
• You can forward Phone In and PC calls to home, mobile or office number.

You can download the new beta here.

Sources: Yahoo Blog, Yahoo.

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