Software update: Skype 1.3.0.28 beta

Skype released version 1.3 beta of the Windows version of its eponymous VoIP program yesterday. The full version number is 1.3.0.28 beta and the download can here are being found. Skype allows you to talk to other users of this program for free. A subscription can also be taken (SkypeOut), so that calls to fixed, mobile and foreign numbers are possible. Beta releases are not always without risk. Before you start with this version, take a look at the known issues† The changelog for this release looks like this:

feature:

• improved Contact Importers
• Voicemail subscribers can leave voicemails to anyone
• animated emoticons
• missed events panel
• service panel
• possibility to send multiple auth requests from one window
• Arabic, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Czech and Turkish languages ​​added
• improved Profile
• main menu -> help -> getting started wizard
• automatically answer the call option is back

change:

• easier getting started wizard
• VM options visible to everyone
• Receive contacts: requesting authorization through one single form
• removed calltab toolbar
• added hold and mute buttons to toolbar
• improved chats and calls connectivity behind proxy
• improved logging in behind proxy
• improved Central Contact List
• if a SkypeIn call is sent to voicemail, custom greeting is played

bug fix:

• multiple language support in search
• trayicon did not always respond correctly to doubleclicks
• cannot delete speed dial
• close the search tab if no results found
• status not updated when USB phone is used
• accessibilty – extra large fonts support improved
• some login and startup related issues cleared
• options: Sound Alert keeps playing
• could not bookmark a chat without topic
• call history context menu ‘listen’ is now visible only on voicemails
• rare access violation in ‘Manage blocked users’

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