Microsoft and Yahoo expand instant messaging functions (CMPnetAsia)

Microsoft and Yahoo expand instant messaging functions (CMPnetAsia)
The new Web services incorporated with the latest versions of the IM could increase security risks. Microsoft and Yahoo are beefing up their instant-messaging applications to give people more choice in how they talk to each other, whether it’s using text, voice, or other plug-in applications.

Yahoo introduces enhanced online instant messaging (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Yahoo introduces enhanced online instant messaging (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Yahoo fired back at rival Microsoft by unveiling a test version of an enhanced, customizable online instant messaging (IM) service.

Yahoo bites back with new IM (The Age)

Yahoo bites back with new IM (The Age)
Yahoo fired back at rival Microsoft by unveiling a test version of an enhanced, customisable online instant messaging (IM) service.