Skype has released version 6.0 of its voip client for Mac OS X. Where Skype used to seem to only pay attention to the Windows version, the Mac OS X version is getting just as much attention these days. For example, video conferencing with up to ten people is possible and text messages can be sent to contacts who are not online. New in version 6.0 is the integration of the Skype account with those of Microsoft and Facebook. That already makes it possible to send text messages to anyone and soon it will also be possible to have conversations with Windows Live Messenger users. The full changelog for this release can be found below.
what’s new:
- Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration
Sign up and sign in is easier than ever. You can now sign into 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
We’re working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients. The feature will be available in coming weeks. - Open Chats in Multiple Windows
We hear your feedback! With this release we’ve added support to open chats in multiple windows. - Retina Display Support
We also added another feature you’ve asked for – support Retina display. Now you can take full advantage of improved usability and of higher resolution screens.
Known issues for Skype 6.0 for Mac:
- Account – On Mountain Lion the profile image picker does not work as expected – recent images can’t be seen and effects can’t be added
Volunteer localization of Skype for Mac has been done by:
- Bulgarian: Nikolay Filipov
- Brazilian Portuguese: Fabio Roselet
- English: Alexander Henket
- Estonian: Triin Tähema
- French: Jean-Pierre Kuypers
- German: Claudius Henrichs
- Norwegian: Kenneth Stevenson
- Polish: Bohdan Zielinski
- Portuguese Portuguese: Francisco Miguel Ferreira
- Spanish: Carola Clavo
| Version number | 6.0.0.2946 |
| Release status | Final |
| Operating systems | macOS |
| Website | skype |
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| License type | Freeware |