Download ICQ 5.1 build 2573

ICQ released a new version of its Instant Messaging program of the same name yesterday. The version number has arrived at 5.1 build 2573 and the program can be run from here are downloaded. ICQ is one of the oldest Instant Messaging programs and is able to communicate with other ICQ users with text, images and sound. New in this release is the possibility to send short flash animations, the status can already be determined when logging in and the avatar (called devil in ICQ) and nickname are now shown at the top of the contact list. The full changelog looks like this:

New in this version:

• tZers – send short Flash animations to your Contact List friends.
• Two new boyz and girlz skins available for download.
• Quick access to send SMS messages to ICQ and non-ICQ Contacts (now called SMS Contacts).
• New option to select the login status.
• Notifications when contacts are online.
• New emoticons (old emoticons still available).
• Devil and nickname displayed on the top of the Contact List.

improved:

• Improved Voice Chat sound quality using the latest VOIP technology (GIPS)
• Improved sign up process.
• Improved User interface – text menus.

Changed:

• Add and Find Contacts button moved to the Contacts menu.
• Group Mode and Show Online Only buttons moved to the Contacts menu.
• Sort Contacts option moved to the Contacts menu.
• Find Contacts (in the Contact List) option moved to the Contacts menu.
• Adding an SMS Contact is now available from the Add and Find Contacts dialog.
• Xtraz Center shortcut button moved to the bottom of Contact List’s Xtraz Panel.

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