geeteam Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Microsoft today released a redesigned Skype app for Windows and Mac that is built to make it easier to chat and share. If you already using Skype on mobile, you’ll recognize that this desktop redesign is inspired from it.You can see thumbnail pictures of your contacts, a new bubble-style chat design, and consistent icons for chat, video calls and audio calls.Photos in new Skype for Windows and Mac apps are beautifully displayed for your instant viewing. Also, on Windows, there’s more spacing between contacts and chats, as well as message previews for unread chats, making it even easier to follow conversations.Microsoft has also made improvements to other types of file sharing, too. When you share file types like Office documents and PDFs, you’ll see file icons displayed to make it easier to visually scan for and find different files in your chat history.There is a new side-by-side design, you can effortlessly multi-task on a voice or video call. On Mac, it only takes one click. Share messages, photos or files for a more active conversation together, without ever leaving your call.Read More on the Microsoft's Skype Blog pageDownload LinksFor MacFor WindowsSource Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted October 9, 2014 Administrator Share Posted October 9, 2014 Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabotaSe Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 new design is clean and smooth... :yes: :naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabotaSe Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Beta?? no MSI file?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Beta?? no MSI file??exe file available for windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maut Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 why isn't this frontpaged?It's a final/stable release isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 why isn't this frontpaged? It's a final/stable release isn't it? because is BETA I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8commodore Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I like the new design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november_ra1n Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Skype 7.0 Beta for Windows and OS X It’s important to keep in touch with others, and Skype has become a valuable communication tool for both home and business users alike. The cross platform tool can be used to conduct text based chats with your contacts as well as audio and video calls. You can converse with your Skype contacts, but there is also Facebook integration which enables you to make use of your social networking contact list. For some time it has been possible to make use of the Facebook chat feature of the social network from within the app – no need to visit the web site. The latest version adds the option to conduct video calls with Facebook users in addition to the existing option to do so with your Skype contacts. Other new features include the ability to conduct group video chats, and this is a very useful option for anyone who wants to use the program to conduct online meetings. There is now also support for push-to-talk which enables you to use Skype much a walkie-talkie. Ideal when gaming, this feature means that you need not be constantly involved in a voice chat, but you can choose when ou would like to share what you are saying. Available for Mac and PC – there are also more limited clients available for iOS and Android – Skype has become a serious communication tool. The ability to not only conduct voice and video chats, but also send and receive files, and even make phone calls to landlines and mobile phones, means that Skype is far more versatile than other messaging tools. This is the Beta Preview of the forthcoming Skype for Desktop 7.0. What's new in 7.0?- Improved chat experience- Chat and call simultaneously with one click- Free group video callsVerdict:For both home and office users, Skype is an incredibly valuable tool and the latest additions are great improvements. The build number on the preview version of Skype is 6.21.85.104. Download: Skype Preview for Windows | 7.0 for OS X Source: downloadcrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maps Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi, anyway of gettng it portable? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted October 10, 2014 Administrator Share Posted October 10, 2014 Skype 7.0 Beta for Windows and OS X Topics merged, and if you download the file from the link there's no version 7.0 will give you 6.21.85.104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Skype updates always confuse me because there's like 3-4 different installers, and you don't always know what is BETA.People are saying it is a preview, if so, why did my OS X check for updates push a 7.0 if it is a BETA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I installed the Beta and I like it Better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manju Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Improved Skype desktop clients for a dynamic new chat experience Today we’re excited to announce Skype for Mac 7.0 as well as the preview for the new Skype for Windows – both of which have been redesigned to make it easier to chat and share. If you’re already using Skype on mobile, you’ll recognize some of these changes. We’ve made the Skype experience consistent whether you are using your mobile device or your desktop PC. Now, you’ll see thumbnail pictures of your contacts, a new bubble-style chat design, and consistent icons for chat, video calls and audio calls.Figure 1 The new chat experience on Skype for Windows desktopHere are the things you should try when you download Skype for Mac 7.0 and the preview for the new Skype for Windows.more info:http://blogs.skype.com/2014/10/09/improved-skype-desktop-clients-for-a-dynamic-new-chat-experience/download link:http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-desktop-preview?intcmp=blogs-_-generic-click-_-improved-skype-desktop-clients-for-a-dynamic-new-chat-experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted October 10, 2014 Administrator Share Posted October 10, 2014 Topics merged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manju Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 sorry about that Bryan! :rolleyes:i think that's a Beta version, due to the fact that the news say's it's a preview (fancy name or a beta version (?)@CODYQX4 i believe that Mac versions are at 7.0.xx now. if you read the news it state's that Mac version's are bumped to v7 and windows get a revamped GUI :tooth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofre Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 why isn't this frontpaged?It's a final/stable release isn't it?Because @jalaffa intends not to post on frontpage.Dont you understand this ? If you have something to say, say it directly to one of the staff members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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