Thursday, November 4, 2010

Skype 5.0 for Mac Beta now available

Skype recently announced the release of a beta version of Skype 5.0 for Mac.  The new version features a single window for ease of use and integrated the Address Book so you can call, IM and SMS your contacts even when they are offline.

Another new feature of the beta version is group video calling which allows you to make video calls with more than two people at a time.  Just make sure that they are also on Skype 5.0 Beta for Mac or Skype 5.0 for Windows for group video calling to work.  It is free for now but the company would probably start charging fees after the Beta stage.

The new Control Bar allows you to manage calls from a mini Skype control bar that sits on top of any open web page, document or photo.

For more information and to download the beta version, click here.

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