Skype 4.2 Beta for Windows is here.
We have put long working hours into fine tuning the Skype client for you to incorporate your feedback and introduce new features to it.
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We have introduced in this version Skype Access which is a nifty feature to pay easily for the Wifi hotspots usage with the Skype credits.
Start downloading it now and keep reading, but please remember that it is a beta version which means that you may experience some hiccups on the way on using it.
In addition to this we have been fine tuning Skype to make your life a bit easier around.
First of all we have made new account sign-up flow much more informative and easier. It let's you to fill your profile straight in the sign up flow and then enter to the What's New Guide to get to know more about Skype and to import your contacts. For Windows 7 users we will pre-fill some areas for you already thanks to the Windows 7 location API.
With Call Quality Indicator we will let you know before making the call about the expected call quality, so that you can be absolutely sure before making all your important calls in Skype. For this we introduced the Call Quality Indicator. It's a small button on your conversations area, clicking on it will show to you if all is well with your computer speed, microphone, speakers, webcam and it let's you to test internet connection speed between you and the other person.
We have introduced a Client Alerts in Skype. Now we are delivering all notifications in Skype to you about your account status and payments, instead of sending them over e-mail. Your friends contact requests will appear there also to be always on your sight.
We have also improved our support for Windows 7. Now we handle the new taskbar behaviour and support the jump list feature. We have also in there a support for audio ducking feature when you are making audio calls to make sure they go smooth as silk.
Last but not least we have implemented a keyboard tapping noise removal from calls and improved video calling stability and quality.
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See full fixed and known issues list.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Skype for Symbian beta release
We're pleased to announce that we are ready to release a limited beta of our upcoming Symbian phones client, Skype for Symbian.
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
This beta release of Skype for Symbian supports more than ten different handsets, with the production release planned to be compatible with even more phones.
Skype for Symbian supports:
* Free Skype-to-Skype calling
* Call phones with Skype credits or subscription
* Receive calls on your Online Number
* Instant Messaging
* Group conversations
* File sending and receiving
Skype for Symbian works over Wifi or 3G data connection. We recommend having a unlimited data plan when using 3G connection.
We would like to get all your feedback on this beta release. Did you like it? Did we miss anything? Did you have any trouble using it? Did you have any technical issues?
Let us know about it on our forums.
Please remember that it is a beta release, which means that the quality is not up to our usual high standards. If you experience any bumps during the usage of the client then please let us know.
Supported phones and download links:
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 devices
* Nokia E71
* Nokia E63
* Nokia E66
* Nokia N82
* Nokia E51
* Nokia N95
* Nokia N95 8GB
* Nokia N81
* Nokia N81 8GB
* Nokia E90
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 devices
* Nokia N96
* Nokia N85
* Nokia 5320
* Nokia 6210 Navigator
* Nokia 6210 Classic
* Nokia N78
* Nokia N79
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Some usage notes:
* Install it to the phone memory (needs 6mb of free space)
* Install over the air or via Nokia PC Suite, or just send the application file to phone over bluetooth
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
This beta release of Skype for Symbian supports more than ten different handsets, with the production release planned to be compatible with even more phones.
Skype for Symbian supports:
* Free Skype-to-Skype calling
* Call phones with Skype credits or subscription
* Receive calls on your Online Number
* Instant Messaging
* Group conversations
* File sending and receiving
Skype for Symbian works over Wifi or 3G data connection. We recommend having a unlimited data plan when using 3G connection.
We would like to get all your feedback on this beta release. Did you like it? Did we miss anything? Did you have any trouble using it? Did you have any technical issues?
Let us know about it on our forums.
Please remember that it is a beta release, which means that the quality is not up to our usual high standards. If you experience any bumps during the usage of the client then please let us know.
Supported phones and download links:
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 devices
* Nokia E71
* Nokia E63
* Nokia E66
* Nokia N82
* Nokia E51
* Nokia N95
* Nokia N95 8GB
* Nokia N81
* Nokia N81 8GB
* Nokia E90
* Symbian S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 devices
* Nokia N96
* Nokia N85
* Nokia 5320
* Nokia 6210 Navigator
* Nokia 6210 Classic
* Nokia N78
* Nokia N79
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Some usage notes:
* Install it to the phone memory (needs 6mb of free space)
* Install over the air or via Nokia PC Suite, or just send the application file to phone over bluetooth
[Resolved] ThreatFire 4.7.0.11 causes Skype to crash
Pc Tools the company producing ThreatFire security software has fixed this issue with their threats database update on 11th December.
We have tested this fix and confirmed that it solves the problem.
Everyone running ThreatFire security software should update their installion.
We are very sorry for the trouble caused to our users.
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Original message:
On last few days we see higher amount of crash issues reported to us by our users.
We have identified them to be caused by security software ThreatFire 4.7.0.11 which is causing Skype to crash.
We recommend for everyone who has ThreatFire installed and are experiencing crashing issues to un-install it until the vendor of this software provides solution for the problem.
ThreatFire has acknowledged this issue on their forums.
If you have this software installed and you are affected by the issue then Skype crashes few seconds after trying to send Instant Message or make a call. Crash will happen also when Skype is on idle and sometimes also on the program start-up.
Skype versions 3.8, 4.0 and 4.1 are confirmed to be affected by it.
On Windows Vista and 7 you will get Windows crash dialogue and possibility to report this issue to Microsoft. We recommend you to do it.
On Windows XP Skype will "exit" without any visible messaging about issues.
The crash will appear on Windows Event Viewer or crash dialogue with following attributes:
Application Name Skype.exe
Application Version 4.1.0.179 (your Skype version)
Module Name kernel32.dll
Module Version 6.0.6002.18005 (depending on your Windows version)
Offset 0x48c37
We have contacted PcTools, the vendor of ThreatFire, about this issue.
We will work with them to make sure this issue gets fixed as fast as possible.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
We have tested this fix and confirmed that it solves the problem.
Everyone running ThreatFire security software should update their installion.
We are very sorry for the trouble caused to our users.
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Original message:
On last few days we see higher amount of crash issues reported to us by our users.
We have identified them to be caused by security software ThreatFire 4.7.0.11 which is causing Skype to crash.
We recommend for everyone who has ThreatFire installed and are experiencing crashing issues to un-install it until the vendor of this software provides solution for the problem.
ThreatFire has acknowledged this issue on their forums.
If you have this software installed and you are affected by the issue then Skype crashes few seconds after trying to send Instant Message or make a call. Crash will happen also when Skype is on idle and sometimes also on the program start-up.
Skype versions 3.8, 4.0 and 4.1 are confirmed to be affected by it.
On Windows Vista and 7 you will get Windows crash dialogue and possibility to report this issue to Microsoft. We recommend you to do it.
On Windows XP Skype will "exit" without any visible messaging about issues.
The crash will appear on Windows Event Viewer or crash dialogue with following attributes:
Application Name Skype.exe
Application Version 4.1.0.179 (your Skype version)
Module Name kernel32.dll
Module Version 6.0.6002.18005 (depending on your Windows version)
Offset 0x48c37
We have contacted PcTools, the vendor of ThreatFire, about this issue.
We will work with them to make sure this issue gets fixed as fast as possible.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.
TO PURCHASE SKYPE CREDITS OR SKYPE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM THE OFFICIAL SKYPE WEBSITE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
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