Microsoft Messenger update for Mac will add A/V support
Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit on Thursday said an forthcoming update for Messenger will add audio and video support to the personal service.
Messenger for Mac 7 corporate has audio and video support, but those features were missing from the consumer version. Microsoft said in a note on its Web site that an upcoming release of Windows Live Messenger delivers the new A/V protocol that will enable the company to deliver A/V support in Messenger for Mac.
Microsoft said the new features would come in a new beta being released in 2009. The company said they are working on additional features for the corporate and personal versions, although no details were given.