* Personalization. Add a profile picture or video, display a personal scene in the chat window, update the status message with your news, add a favorite link, or add what song you're listening to.

* Integration of "What's New" feed. With the "What's New" feed in Messenger, you can stay in touch with the latest updates from your circle of friends at a glance, without any need to log in across multiple destinations.

* Photo sharing. Photo sharing lets you share and comment on pictures while you're chatting.

* Favorites. Identify your most important contacts and they will appear at the top of your Messenger window, for easy access. It's like speed dial for your Messenger contacts.

* Groups. Create groups on the fly and chat simultaneously with up to 20 members at the same time.