Download Skype for Windows 4.0.0.145 beta

Skype released the first version of a new version series of its VoIP client Skype for Windows on Wednesday. This is the first beta of Skype for Windows 4.0. What immediately stands out in this release is the new look. The developers indicated that a lot of thought has gone into making Skype even easier to use. For example, the screen has become a lot larger and it should be easy to find new contacts and send files. on this page you can find some videos where the new possibilities are explained. Incidentally, this is an early beta and not all features that we know from version 3.8 have been implemented yet. You can find more information about this in the changelog:

Features:

• Calling and conference calling
• Instant messaging (IM) and group instant messaging (group IM)
• DTMF Tones
• Video calling
• Contact profiles
• contact list
• conversation list
• IM, conference call and group participants lists
• File sending (including multi-file sending)
• Shop
• directory
• audio device configuration
• TEXT MESSAGE
• welcome screen
• Import contacts
• See what’s new
• Incoming call alerts
• Call phones
• Menus
• Contact requests
• Partner tab
• automatic upgrades
• Presence icons
• Flashing alerts in your task bar
• Extras Manager
• Detaching conversation from mainform

Features missing from 3.8:

• Call quality feedback indicator
• Skype Prime
• Linking of MySpaceIM with Skype and Skype accounts
• Ability to turn alerts off
• Accessibility (keyboard navigation and screen reader functionality)
• Saving groups
• History
• Video in mood
• View Outlook contacts in my Contact list
• call transfer
• Contact groups
• Creating new Shared Groups
• Sending contacts
• Send Money
• Skypecasts
• Alerts (eBay, Paypal, 411)
• Public IM
• Auto redial
• IRC chat style
• Speed ​​dial

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