http://googletalk.blogspot.com/2006/04/pictures-themes-and-more.html Yay, now where would I get some new avatars?
Funny, mine didn't even ask me if I wanted to update, it just let me know that it did. Mildly disconcerting... Anyhow, a couple new features: 1. Pictures of your contacts 2. Change the appearance of chat 3. GTalk for Crackberries. Looks like Google is getting serious about chat!
I like Google Talk...Many of my friends also use it. Google Talk is really great and simple to use. Thanks for the "BIG G"
I think the way they have integrated GTalk into Gmail will really help its popularity. I personally use Trillian Pro (which supports GTalk) and it's really cool to be able to message my friends when they log into their gmail accounts. Many of them don't even use messenger programs at all, so it's nice to be able to get in "chat-contact" with them. On my screen it comes up in a window like a typical AIM window (but the trillian version) and for the other party it shows up in their browser. pretty cool if you ask me. i hope they keep innovating..
the google chat at gmail is fabulous, practically i had no one to use gtalk but now with this option i could stop using an emergency chat i had i hope they add video soon (even thought.. i know it -won't-happen soon )