Skype for Mac

Another step forward - improvements to Skype for Mac

2012-02-02T15:24:08Z

We are continuing to improve Skype for Mac. Today's latest release gives you improved video call stability and improvements to the calling interface. Please download the latest Skype for Mac to ensure you're receiving the best quality from Skype on your Mac.

Skype for Mac users can also stay better connected with the ability to check their Facebook Newsfeeds, instant messages and video call their Facebook friends with Skype for Mac Beta - all from within Skype. Even your Facebook friends who are not on Skype can still pick up a Skype instant message or video call from within Facebook.

Please download the updated version of Skype. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave us feedback by visiting our Support Network or by reporting issues on our public issue tracker.

Skype 5.5 for Mac Beta Provides Improved Call UI and More

2012-01-12T22:30:24Z

Today, we're pleased to announce an update to Skype for Mac with the launch of Skype 5.5 for Mac Beta. This update includes improved Call UI, the ability to accept incoming calls with or without video and improvements in call quality and stabilization. The improved discoverability of Skype's Call allows Mac users to easily mute their microphone, send video, share their screen, send files and even add more people during a call.

We would like to encourage our most frequent users to try this build and provide feedback on the new call functionality - your ongoing feedback plays a significant role in helping us drive continuous product improvement.

To try out this update, download the latest version Skype 5.5 for Mac Beta today and share your feedback with us. Please report any issues to our Support Network or on our public issue tracker so we can help make the Skype experience as smooth as possible for our users.

#SkypeTalks Session with Skype for iOS/Mac Product Manager Next Tuesday

2011-10-07T22:01:01Z

Have lingering questions about Skype for Mac, iPhone or iPad? We may have the answer for you!

We are very excited to announce our first #SkypeTalks session on Twitter with Jonathan Watson, Product Marketing Manager at Skype next Tuesday, October 11 at 6 PM BST/1 PM EST/10 AM PST.

To participate, tweet your Skype for Mac, iPhone or iPad questions at @Skype or @SkypeMac and Jonathan will answer them live. Make sure to use the hashtag #SkypeTalks so everyone can follow the conversation.

Don't have a Twitter account? Don't fret: the #SkypeTalks session will also be happening simultaneously on the Skype Support Network, so you can post your questions and follow the discussion there as well.

Hope to hear from you then!

Announcing Winners of Skype for Mac Chat Style Competition

2011-10-03T15:10:18Z

It has taken a little longer than expected...but, we wanted to announce the winners of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Skype for Mac chat style competition we ran a few months ago.

Big congratulations go to the following winners:

Phase 2:
People's choice: 'Simplicity' by Skriki
Judge's choice: 'Brief' by Miekd

Phase 3:
People's choice: 'Tropical' by pdustmann
Judge's choice: 'Sleek Monique' by Nomokokoa

And, our grand prize winner is (drum roll) ... 'Simplicity' by Skriki. Congratulations!

Each winner of the People's choice award get the following prize package: An Apple TV, a copy of CSS3 for web designers, and a one year subscription to Unlimited World Extra.

Each winner of the Judge's choice award get the following prize package: An iPad2, a copy of CSS3 for web designers, and a one year subscription to Unlimited World Extra.

The grand prize winner will receive an 11' Apple Macbook Air, an Apple iPad2, and one years' subscription to Unlimited World Extra.

Thanks to everyone for all the time and effort you've put into creating some really original designs - and congratulations to the winners, your prizes will be in the post soon (party).

Making Skype calls from your Mac Address Book

2011-09-29T19:00:00Z

We undertake a lot of user testing and recently noticed a new way that lots of you are making calls to landlines and mobiles with Skype. We thought we'd share the tip with a wider audience.

If you use your Mac Address Book, click on your contact, then click on where you want to reach that person (e.g. mobile, work, home), then simply select "Call with Skype" or "Send SMS with Skype."

Your Skype application will then automatically open, dial your contact or open the SMS window ready for you to type your message.

It's really simple, and we think you might really enjoy this time-saving approach, while getting more out of Skype for Mac. You can check out more information about Skype for Mac tricks and tips here.

New Facebook Integration with Skype 5.4 for Mac OS X Beta

2011-09-15T22:14:56Z

You may have noticed that we now release updates for Skype for Mac quicker than ever before. We've released a number of updates in 2011 which included, amongst other features, a brand new interface, video call control bar and HD-quality video calling.

Today we're launching Skype 5.4 for Mac Beta. The launch introduces the same Facebook integration found in Skype 5.5 for Windows. We are excited to finally deliver Facebook integration to our Mac users.

Just like in our Windows client, you will now be able to IM and connect with your Facebook friends without leaving Skype. You will also be able to read and update your News Feed, as well as comment and 'Like' your Facebook friends' posts - all within Skype for Mac. To connect to Facebook, simply sign into Skype, click on the Connect to Facebook tab and enter your Facebook sign in details.

We are also introducing an advertising platform in this new release, but if you are a paying Skype consumer or have Skype Credit, you won't see any display ads; similar to the model that is currently being used in our Skype for Windows client.

As always, we kindly ask that you download Skype 5.4 for Mac OS X Beta now to experience all that Skype for Mac has to offer.

If you want to discuss this new release or have any questions, please feel free to visit our new Skype Support Network. We hope you enjoy the latest updates in Skype 5.4 for Mac OS X Beta.

Lion Support & HD Video Calls with Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X

2011-08-08T17:25:01Z

On the heels of our recent update to Skype 5.2 for Mac OS X, we are pleased to announce that we are making even more improvements to our Mac client with the release of Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X. Along with a number of fixes and improvements to the user interface, Skype 5.3 will feature support for the new Mac Lion and HD Video Calls.

Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X is built to work with Apple's newest desktop operating system, Lion, in addition to being compatible with past versions of OS X going all the way back to Leopard.

With Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X, you'll also be able to send and receive HD quality video when talking to your friends and family. You'll need to use the Mac's built-in HD webcam or choose from a variety of webcams from our Skype Shop, such as the Logitech C910, to make video calls in crystal clear HD quality. To receive clear HD video calls on your Mac, we recommend an upload/download speed of 1.5Mbps.

As with all updates, we ask that you download the most recent Skype update to take advantage of these recent features. If you have any questions or comments on the latest Skype software for Mac, please feel free to visit our new Skype Support Network. We hope you enjoy the new updates in Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X.

New Skype 5.2 Update for Mac Brings Group Screen Sharing and Improved Multi-tasking

2011-07-05T15:40:05Z

We are excited to announce that the Skype 5.2 update for Mac is now available for download. With this new update, Skype for Mac users can now share their screen during a group video call. While screen sharing is already available for free on a one-to-one Skype call, group screen sharing makes communication and collaboration on group calls even richer by enabling people to view presentations, photos and documents on a participant's screen, perfect for presenting a document to colleagues knowing they can't skip slides in advance or for sharing holiday photos with friends and family. To take advantage of group video calling and group screen sharing, one or more call participants must have a Skype Premium subscription. To find out more about Skype Premium subscriptions or start a free seven-day trial, click here. If you multi-task during a video call, you'll love the introduction of video in the call control bar. With Skype 5.2 for Mac, if you're on a video call and wish to switch to another program, you can still see the person you're talking to, as well as be able to hang up, or mute - all from the call control bar. We know lots of you have asked for this feature over the last few months - we hope you find it useful. We've also made it easier to find your most active conversations under Recents in the sidebar and added a history section where you can see those that are less active. Overall, with Skype 5.2 for Mac, you'll find your conversation list less cluttered and easier to navigate through. Lastly, we often hear from advanced Skype for Mac users who are looking for - or even want to share - tips and shortcuts for enhancing their Skype experience. A guide to many of our favorites Tips and Tricks is now available here and is loaded with tips that will further improve the Skype for Mac user experience and make navigating Skype quicker. You can download Skype 5.2 for Mac for free here today.

Recommended Update Available for Mac Users

2011-06-22T15:04:17Z

We've recently began offering our Mac users the latest version of Skype - Skype for Mac 5.1. This is not a forced update. You may see this notification pop up on your screen.

This update does not take place unless instructed to do so by you. Feel free to click 'Update' to accept the new version. Or if you prefer to 'Skip Version' or be reminded 'Later', that is also up to you. You can also select 'What's New?' or visit the Skype for Mac 5.1 download page to see what's included or to download this version.

Skype for Mac 5.1 includes the following:

Group video calling
Easier than ever to use with new mini-control bar
Improved searching through contacts conversations and full integration of your Mac address book.

Reminder: keep Skype for Mac up to date

2011-05-17T10:57:54Z

Last Friday, we switched on update notifications for the latest version of Skype for Mac. When you launch Skype or when you click Skype > Check for Updates..., you will see this:

Click Update to download the new version.

The update will install automatically.

And all you have to do is click Relaunch.

As mentioned before, this release fixes security problems in earlier versions of Skype for Mac, so please do take the minute it will take to update to this latest version.

All your settings, messages and contacts will be preserved during the update, so all you have to do is watch

Today's Skype for Mac update

2011-05-09T21:28:48Z

Today, we've released an update to Mac (version 5.1.0.935) that has:
* Security updates
* Resolves video freezing in high-packet loss networks
* Fixes minor bugs

We recommend that everyone upgrades to the newly released build.

For more information about today's update, check out the Skype Security blog, where Skype's CISO, Adrian Asher, offers more information.

Update on Skype 5.x hotfix

2011-05-08T03:23:42Z

Looking for information about the reported vulnerability in Skype for Mac 5.x? Head over to the Skype Security blog for a full update.

If you are using Skype for Mac 5.x, you can get the hotfix now. Note, this vulnerability is not present in Skype for Mac 2.x.

Updates on Skype for Mac

2011-04-14T16:02:13Z

Two things worth reading:

Our head of consumer products, Rick Osterloh, gives an update on our plans for Skype on the Mac platform.
Our theme design competition is now open.

Check ‘em out!

Introducing the new Skype for Mac, now available in Beta

2010-11-04T14:01:00Z

Krishna Panicker, Project Manager for Skype for Mac, has just blogged about the new version of Skype for Mac over on the Big Blog. Head over there to read all about it, or download now.

New version of Skype for Mac OS X coming soon

2010-10-14T14:19:31Z

You may have noticed that we've just launched a new version of Skype for Windows, and I wanted to reassure you that our previous statement still stands: we're working hard to deliver group video calling to the Mac as quickly as possible.

But that's not all – we intend to give our app for Mac OS X a complete overhaul, both in terms of the way it looks, and in terms of functionality.

Watch this space