MS:Soapbox将与MSG&Mobile整合

NewTeeVee最近对MSN Soapbox作了一次回顾，其中重要的一条消息就是，Soapbox将在明年的3月结束Beta测试。在NTV对MSN娱乐和视频服务的总经理Rob Bennett访谈中，他称目前Soapbox以及由几十万名测试用户。

“The most interesting integrations are with instant messaging and Windows Mobile, and both should be released within the next month, says Bennett. Users will be able to watch videos from within Microsoft’s IM clients for a social viewing experience. (The Soapbox player will fly out to the right of an existing conversation window.)

On the mobile, Soapbox is about to release an application for browsing videos on Windows Mobile phones, and a mobile uploader should follow. This will allow for full access to the Soapbox site, unlike comparable recent Verizon deals. Bennett said carrier relationships will also eventually be part of the plan, but the first priority is getting something working on phones.”

另外，作为对抗YouTube的有力工具，Soapbox将着力开发其与Windows Live Messenger和Windows Live Moblie的整合。Bennett还介绍了其他一些可能的应用：

“Bennett didn’t rule out offering incentives for video creators, but he said nothing had been determined yet. His suggestion would be to reward users with Microsoft Points (the ones used for Xbox and Zune). That could possibly extend to users who tag and watch videos as well as create them.”

消息来源：LiveSide