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Skype 5.11 beta for Mac adds instant messaging features, enhanced Facebook integration

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Skype 511 beta for Mac adds instant messaging features, enhanced Facebook integration

OS X folks that don't mind dealing with the occasional software bug may want to check out today's Skype 5.11 beta release. Inside this new version, early adopters will find the ability to sign in and send / receive instant messages using a Microsoft account (Messenger, Xbox, Hotmail or Outlook), as well as being able to log in with Facebook credentials -- essentially this eliminates the need to first create a Skype account. Additionally, users now have the option to link up their Microsoft and Facebook accounts with the VoIP service, which would bring all of your beloved friends list into one simple hub. There are other minor tidbits included in Skype 5.11 (read: redesigned emoticons) that can be put to the test now, all you have to do is hit the source link below and download a copy for yourself.

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Skype 5.11 beta for Mac adds instant messaging features, enhanced Facebook integration originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skype’s latest update for Windows and Mac apps fixes bugs, improves stability

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Skype updates its Windows, Mac applications with stability improvements, bug fixes

Those of you who are frequent users of Skype on Windows, Mac or Linux will know that the Microsoft-owned video chat service is often rather busy pushing out updates to its desktop applications. And, you guessed it, today's no exception. Unlike in previous occasions, however, this time Skype's software goods are only for folks using Redmond or Cupertino machines -- but they're also quite diminutive, so the Linux crowd won't be missing out on too much. How so? Well, both versions (Mac 5.8, Windows 5.10) aren't really adding any fresh features, only bringing an undisclosed amount of "generic" bug fixes and some unspecified enhancements to keep the apps running smoothly. You can grab the updates now from either of the links below, or straight from the Skype application on your computer.

Skype's latest update for Windows and Mac apps fixes bugs, improves stability originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skype for Windows, Mac and Linux all get updates on the same day

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Skype for Windows, Mac and Linux all get updates on the same day

Skype in all its forms received incremental updates for those video conferencing addicts out there. The Windows flavor gained various UI improvements, including a pinnable contacts list, backwards-compatible video rendering for older machines and better Facebook integration. Meanwhile, the Mac version got a similarly refreshed interface, improved screen sharing for premium users and a bunch of fixes necessary to get the software ready for Mountain Lion. Over on the Linux table, users will find improved video and audio quality along with a raft of minor bug fixes and improvements. The revised versions are available to grab as soon as you re-launch the phone-troubling software.

Skype for Windows, Mac and Linux all get updates on the same day originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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