The Snapchat-like Skype Qik was also launched on the App Store. If you can’t see the video embedded above, please click here.Ĭompatible with OS X 10.5.8 or later, Skype 7.1 for Mac is available now to download from Skype’s official download page.Īlso earlier this month, Skype for iPhone was updated with native resolution support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. It also includes a fix for crashes that occur when sending contacts from search results. Skype 7.1 for Mac also features an enhanced group profile, which makes it easier to copy a link or to leave a group conversation. Now, Skype for Mac has been updated to version 7.1 with support for OS X Yosemite, including a fix for a crash that occurs on video calls on the new version of Apple’s desktop operating system.
Verdict:įor both home and office users, Skype is an incredibly valuable tool and the latest additions are great improvements.Microsoft has just released another notable update to the official Mac app of its Skype VoiP and IM service.Įarlier this month, Skype for Mac was updated to version 7.0 with new features and fixes on top of a new design, including a new side-by-side interface that allows calling, chatting, file sharing, and more all in the same screen. Note that this is the Classic version of Skype v7 for Mac. If you've had problems with connection quality before then you'll appreciate the new call quality manager, which monitors performance during a call and provides help on resolving problems.Īnd while poor quality calls might be down to line or internet issues that you can't control, Skype now includes automatic call recovery, which quickly reconnects you when a connection has failed.
This lets you have a video chat with more than two people, intelligently moving the focus to the person who's speaking so it's easy to follow the conversation. The program also currently includes a group video calling feature. And another click gives access to your phonebook, from where you can text or call your Facebook friends (free of charge, if they're also Skype users, potentially a real money-saver).
Skype enables you to check what's going on with your friends, add comments and update your own status. Skype Classic is the previous release of the popular portable VoIP, instant messaging and chat tool.
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