How to download Skype 6.0?
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What's new with Skype 6.0?
New features in Skype 6.0:
- Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration:
Sign up and sign-in is easier than ever. You can now sign in to 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:
Skype 6.0 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: Skype 6.0 is available in 6 new localized versions: Skype in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages Skype supports to 38.
- Visual user interface refresh: Refreshed and flattened the Skype UI with a simpler and less cluttered look as well as updated the look of the instant messaging and SMS areas as well.
- Removal of online user count: 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, Skype 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: Added 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: Added support to open chats in multiple windows.
- Retina Display Support: Added support Retina display. Now you can take full advantage of improved usability and of higher resolution screens.
Reference:
Skype Release Notes
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