My skype just told me there was a new version available and asked if I wanted to download it. Excellent!

Here’s what Skype have to say about the latest version which fixes some bugs including the echo’ing issues with using built in mic/speakers on notebooks:

“Skype 2.6 for Mac is now available for download.

You’ve written many blog comments, forum postings and support tickets, all asking what we were going to do about the echo when making calls with built-in microphone and speakers. May the brand new Skype 2.6 for Mac that we put out today answer your question. We’ve significantly improved echo cancellation in calls and overall call quality should also be better than ever before, with or without a headset.

We have also been very serious about fixing bugs and annoyances you’ve pointed out. For example, you can now edit the phone numbers of your SkypeOut contacts and Skype recognizes the timezone change of your computer for chat. Take a look at the release notes for the full list of fixed bugs.

But wait, there’s more! Not only have we spent time on improving quality, but we have also managed to squeeze in brand new features. We’re especially proud of call transfer which was launched on Macs first. We hope you like transferring your ongoing calls to people in your contact list and other new features introduced with Skype for Mac 2.6:

Join public chats.
See when others are typing with typing indicators. (See that busy pen on the screenshot?)
Call Skype Prime services to learn new skills or have fun.”

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