MSN Messenger 7.0.732 now available on Beta Place

Build 732 of MSN Messenger 7 has been released to beta testers, the top changes in this build are:

• You may now use Dynamic Display Pictures
• You may now send text messages to T-Mobile mobile phones in addition to Verizon Wireless
• The maximum number of contacts you can add has been increased to 300 contacts (as of 3/21 for all MSN Messenger customers)
• All references to “.NET Passport” have been changed to “Microsoft Passport” (if not, let us know!)
• Fixed: Cannot exit handwriting mode if selected with a contact who cannot view handwriting
• Fixed: Single pixel black border around display pictures
• Fixed: Online contacts appear in the “Offline” group

Known issues in this version:

• MSN Messenger now requires Internet Explorer 6.0
• “Offline Messaging” actually refers to offline mobile messaging. Clearer text will be used in the final product
• Short-cut key for “Always Sign in as” (Alt+G) does not work
• Screen saver or monitor power saver may kick in during a Video Conversation

Log into BetaPlace and click on the “Known Issues” link to see the entire list of known issues.

This build also features the ability to purchase Winks and Dynamic Display Pictures, to extend testing, every beta tester will receive a pin they can use to purchase free Winks and Dynamic Display Pictures in the next couple of days.

Hopefully, this will put an end to all the speculation about animated GIF display pictures, that’s not what Dynamic Display Pictures are!