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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Skype 4.0 for Windows Beta 3 Available

We have just learned that Skype 4.0 for Windows Beta 3 is now available. Once we have had a chance to install and review it, there will be more to say. But for now:

From the Release Notes (which also lists many bugfixes):
  • feature: Abuse reporting - allow users to report unwanted contact requests and Spam
  • feature: Call Quality Feedback button
  • feature: Skype Prime payments support
  • feature: Outlook Contacts
  • feature: Custom Chrome
  • feature: History
  • feature: My Account in Client 2
  • improvement: Options panel updated
  • improvement: improved layout of profile area in group conversations
  • improvement: Instant Messaging display
  • improvement: Call Toolbar
  • improvement: More visible button to switch between default and classic view
  • improvement: Improved bandwidth allocation methods
  • improvement: Changes to file sending design
  • change: Getting Started Wizard improvements
  • change: Extras Manager updated to version 2.0.0.65
  • change: Removed AMR-WB audio codec

Remember this is a beta release and should not be used in "mission critical" situations where you require the full Skype 3.8 for Windows feature set. Check it out and provide your feedback to Beta Feedback, Skype Forums or the Jira public issue tracker or in comments to this post below.

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