Yahoo IM gets new media features

Yahoo will be introducing new media-playing features, large file transfer capability and additional languages to its instant messaging service, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This is a strategic move that is a long time in coming since its rivals are also attempting to boost their positions by tweaking their instant messaging services. Yahoo Messenger 9.0 (already?) has just launched a test version, boasting features as found on social networks and media sharing sites in addition to extra space for you to post an image next to contact names along with the ability to share video or photos within a conversation window itself. Half a dozen new languages have been added, catering to the citizens of Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India and Vietnam, thus expanding its appeal to a grand total of 25 international markets. Looks like the push for media sharing is here to stay.