I read in a news story, I think in the Register that Google WILL be implementing the ailtiby to connect to all the other services if that does happen then it really is a strong news story a big, well known brand launching a messenger client that can connect to any other network.If they implement webcams, smillies and avaters I will use it all the time I expect but right now can't be arsed to download it.As for the phone feature will you be able to call normal landlines or just other google talk users?If you can call landlines then I might invest in a wifi phone.