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  • Skype updated to 6.0.60.2946

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    On Thursday, version 6.0.60.2946 of the Skype VoIP application was released. The new version, a 34.5 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:
    – 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 resolutions.

    Skype 6.0.60.2946 is available for free and requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later to install and run.

    If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.

  • Skype 5.11.0.33 public beta released

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    Late Thursday, Skype released a public beta (version 5.11.0.33) of its VoIP application. The new version, a 31.7 megabyte download via MacUpdate, offers the following fixes and changes:

    – Sharing Instant Messages with friends on Messenger. You can now sign in with your Microsoft account (formerly Windows Live ID), and see presence as well as send and receive IM messages from your friends who are using Messenger, Xbox, Hotmail or Outlook.com.

    – Improved Facebook integration. You can now sign in directly with your Facebook account, without needing to first create a Skype account.

    – Different conversations can now be opened in separate windows by selecting this option in Preferences (General -> Open conversation in new window when I double-click in the sidebar).

    – Link Microsoft and Facebook accounts to a Skype account. If you sign in with a Microsoft or Facebook account you will be offered the option to link your Skype account. If you choose the link option then Skype will display a combined list of friends. This is an area we are still working through so please let us know about your experience.

    Skype 5.11.0.33 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later to install and run.

    If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback, please let us know in the comments.