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Friday, July 28, 2006

New Google Talk client available for download! New features: File transfer, voicemail and music status.

Ok, file transfer will be cool once at least one other person in my contact list downloads the new version. And I don't mind showing off my musical tastes to all who care (read: no one, sparky. It's a vanity feature.), but does anyone actually use the voice features of Google Talk enough to warrant voicemail?

I've had Google Talk since it was about three days old, and the only time anyone has ever tried to start a voice conversation with me, it turned out to be an accident because they weren't sure what the little green phone by my name was for. I don't think I've ever had a real conversation with this thing.

Until they follow skype and gizmo's lead and make it possible to call landlines (free or not) I don't see this as being a huge step forward. The best part of Google Talk is the small footprint and XMPP interoperability. I'm hoping these new features don't screw that all up.

Want to try the new one? Download it here.

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