New Skype for Mac
Call Transfer comes to Mac Platform First
Skype is pleased to announce the new and improved Skype for Mac 2.6 Beta version. You can download this now at http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/Mac users have been asking for better quality and Skype has taken action. By ironing out the little bugs that users have pointed out, Skype for Mac 2.6 Beta boasts increased quality and stability. And as Skype understands that even small things like handling birthday reminders or other notifications are important for Mac users too, we spent a lot of time streamlining the small stuff in this new release.
But that's not all. Along with these improvements, the 2.6 Beta version of this fantastic little piece of software includes a new Call Transfer feature. Heck it's not just new, it's initially exclusive to the Mac platform, with other platforms to follow. You can now transfer ongoing Skype calls effortlessly to other friends and family on your Skype contact list.
And here are some of the features that are now available on Mac that were previously only available on Windows:
- Join public chats
- Chat typing indicator - see when others are writing a message
- Call any Skype Prime premium services provider and pay with Skype credit
- Automatic Updates - get new features and updates without having to go to Skype's website to download
- DTMF tones for automatic answering services available also during Skype-to-Skype calls
To experience the splendid new Skype for Mac 2.6 Beta, all you need is a broadband Internet connection and away you go. Oh, and after all that bragging about quality, please bear in mind this is still a Beta version. There may still be a few bugs to kill, but Skype is already working hard on bringing you the super Skype for Mac 2.6 Gold version soon.
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