Skype 6.x Released

[Ink]

Latest Update: Skype 6.3.60.105

Updates >> http://blogs.skype.com/category/garage-updates/

Download >> http://www.skype.com/

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What's new:

• Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration
  Sign up and sign-in is easier than ever. You can now sign into Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account - there's no need to create a new Skype account. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account.
• IM friends on Messenger
  Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype all in one place. If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy - just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.
• Calling with Messenger friends is coming soon
  We're working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients. The feature will be available in coming weeks.

Here's more of what's new with Skype 6.0 for Windows Desktop:

• Skype localized to six more languages
  We are excited to support our growing community around the world with new localized versions of Skype in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages Skype supports to 38.
• Visual user interface refresh
  We have refreshed and flattened the Skype UI with a simpler and less cluttered look. We have updated the look of the instant messaging and SMS areas as well.
• Removal of online user count
  We have removed the online user counter at the bottom of your Skype Contacts list to unclutter the UI and make more space for your friends within the contacts list.
• Display previously created profile pictures
  When you change your profile picture, we will now show you all of your previous Skype profile pictures so you don't have to look through old files if you want to use a previous image.
• Improved telemetry
  We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our product. To that end we are adding additional "opt-in" telemetry reports for users who choose this option: "Tools>> Options>>Advanced>>Tick "Help improve Skype..." The reports may contain your Skype ID and or Microsoft Account ID but we will not use it to identify or contact you.

Here's more of what's new with Skype 6.0 for Mac Desktop:

• Open Chats in Multiple Windows
  We hear your feedback! With this release we've added support to open chats in multiple windows.
• Retina Display Support
  We also added another feature you've asked for - support Retina display. Now you can take full advantage of improved usability and of higher resolution screens.

 

[McLovin]

Thanks for this. Just updated mine.

 

[McLovin]

# Improvements:
* Messenger upgrade to Skype flow introduced
# Fixed issues:
* Install
- Skype in client upgrade did not work correctly.
* Generic
- Skype consumed higher amount of system resources for few users.
* Calling
- Seldom missed conference call might have shown as missed call from conference host.

Sources.

 

[McLovin]

# Now with Outlook integration and a visual update to the toolbar.
* It's easy to get in touch. We have integrated Skype and Outlook to display contacts' online status, contact information and mood message within the Outlook contact card.
* Call any phone. When you want to call someone on their mobile or landline from Outlook, Skype will initiate the call for you. You can call anyone as long as you have their contact information in Outlook, but you don't need to be friends on Skype. You can use your existing Skype credit or subscription to reach them.
* Stay in touch with your Skype contacts. When you want to contact anyone in your Outlook contact list who is already on Skype, you can instant message, audio or video call them. To do so they need to be in your Skype contacts list to reach them. This feature works with Outlook 2010 or higher and enables you to connect over Skype when email details match.
# Additional improvements
* Add a new contact. We have made adding a contact easier than ever. You can now add someone by searching for them directly out of your contacts list. If they're not in your contact list yet, results will come up so you can add them in 2 clicks.
* New profile with more accessible account information. Finally, we have updated the account information area to make it easier to navigate around your account data.

Sources.

 

[softwareFREEk]

Skype IMO sort of went down the crapper when micro$oft bought it out? has it changed?

 

[McLovin]

Well, it has the new metro interface.

 

[Ink]

Skype 6.3.60.105, released:

• Release Notes for Windows
  Release Notes for Mac

Click here to choose your Download type.

 

[Ink]

Skype 6.5 Beta, released.

Today we’ve released the preview of Skype Video Messaging for Skype for Windows desktop on Windows 7 or above. This feature will also be made available shortly for Skype for Windows 8. Skype Video Messaging lets you record a video message and send it to people who matter to you on Skype anytime, even when they’re unavailable; they will be able to watch the Video Message next time they’re online.

Skype Blog : Skype Video Messaging: Preview for Windows Desktop Users

Skype Beta : Direct Download