The new ICQ 7 provides users with a seamless integration between IM and social networking tool, allowing the ICQ user to experience real-time updates from content sharing sites, in addition to social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
The robust ICQ 7, a spokesperson said, brings the veteran IM up to speed with current trends and features a sleek look and easy-to-use interface.
"ICQ 7 presents an optimal integration between the users' personal communication tool and their online social activities," the ICQ spokesperson said.
"Users no longer need to open a browser and log into each and every network they're members in, from now on it's all in their ICQ."
ICQ 7's new and improved features include:
- integration with Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Flickr
- access to comment on social networks within ICQ
- one-click global personal status updates
- an expanded ICQ user profile
- a new picture sharing tool
- increased efficiency and performance, up to 30 percent lighter than previous versions of ICQ
Current ICQ users and new users can update their client with a free download of ICQ 7 from their web site.
ICQ is a leading instant messaging service provider with a global online communications community. The company's robust instant messaging software, enhanced communications features and dynamic community are available in 16 languages free of charge.
ICQ, created in 1996 by the Israel-based company, Mirabilis, is now owned by AOL LLC.
According to published reports, ICQ has over 100 million users around the globe.
