Friday, 26 October 2012
Skype has announced the launch of an updated version of its current desktop program for Windows and Mac. Dubbed as Skype 6.0, the voice over internet protocol application now features support for signing into the service via Microsoft or Facebook accounts.
Skype's update has a special emphasis on integration with Microsoft products. The update also brings the ability to instant message contacts from Hotmail, Outlook and Windows Live Messenger. The Skype 6.0 for Windows desktop includes support for six more languages, namely Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages that Skype supports to 38. The user interface has been refreshed with a simpler and less cluttered look. The look for instant messaging and SMS sections have also been updated.
Moreover, users won't see the online
user counter at the bottom of their Skype Contacts in a bid to
unclutter the UI and make more space for new contacts. Users can see all
of their previous Skype profile images when changing their profile
picture. To download Skype 6.0 for Windows, click here.
For Mac desktop, Skype 6.0 brings the
option for multiple windows chat and Retina Display support. To download
Skype 6.0 for Mac, click here.
