We have just released an updated version of Skype 3.5 Beta for Windows. This update introduces some new improvements and bugfixes.

If you are experienced user and you are not afraid of some possible problems, then you are more than welcomed to try it out and leave us your feedback on it so we can make Skype even better for you.

You can download the updated beta version of Skype here and leave us feedback through Skype 3.5 Beta forum in our public issue tracker Jira, to learn more how to leave us feedback please visit our Skype for Windows development page.

Full list of changes in comparison with previous in new release, 3.5.0.178, is here:

* feature: Video Snapshot: Edit video snapshot should use system's PNG editor
* feature: Added fields in Options to allow Auto Redial on/off and delay between redials
* feature: Video Snapshot: right click on snapshot should provide a menu
* feature: Public API: Silent Skype confirmation dialogue, when SET GUI OFF command.
* change: U3: Chinese Simplified/Singapore removed from manifest file (LCID 4100 not supported anymore)
* change: all lang files updated
* change: IE Plugin ver 2.2.0.101
* change: Alerts and Messages: “Learn more” link was broken
* change: U3: skype.ico updated to 32x32
* change: U3: Updated min size requirement in manifest file
* change: U3: U3Action.exe updated to version 1.6.4.0
* change: Feedback form should open automatically for SO calls
* change: Vista Logo: active call should be put on hold in fast user switching
* change: Non-Pro user attempting to transfer a SkypeIn call
* change: Error when applying/saving language file
* change: Safety and Privacy improvements: re-enable "Show that I have video"
* bugfix: Skype is not able to import contacts from Windows Mail
* bugfix: Options|Privacy: Link at bottom is only half visible
* bugfix: Win98: Runtime error 216 on Startup
* bugfix: Conference call hangs with infinite loop
* bugfix: Video sub options do not care about main options
* bugfix: Autoredial was turned off in options, but autoredial is offered with redial every 0 minutes.
* bugfix: Transfer of an outgoing call should not be possible
* bugfix: Dial tab: entering phone number with mouse doesn't work properly when scrollbar is visible
* bugfix: Crash when using find in empty chat
* bugfix: U3: Soft eject while Skype is running gives errors
* bugfix: Video Snapshot: Image view screen should show hang-up button
* bugfix: Fixed AV when Windows session was locked
* bugfix: Saving mood message didn't work, when hitting enter or clicking away
* bugfix: Linebreaks in mood message were removed, when editing message
* bugfix: When sending a File to a contact, I got sent the file
* bugfix: Some multichat problem
* bugfix: Redial is not is put on temporarily hold when the user is in another call
* bugfix: “Send Money” menu item opens browser
* bugfix: Myself Capture: buttons are partly hidden in myself capture window
* bugfix: Skype crashed while opening Options tab
* bugfix: Setting video to fullscreen render desktop useless
* bugfix: Ringing continued after busy tone received, via some PSTN providers
* bugfix: Crash in What's New wizard
* bugfix: Mouseover on name in chat underlined too much
* bugfix: Wallpaper border around Chat window was incorrect, when Chat window first opened
* bugfix: There was no animation during sign in process
* bugfix: AC: List index out of bounds error when searching for users
* bugfix: Public API: fixed saving plugin ACL settings for plugins whose file name contained characters with ascii code >127 (note that user has to reauthorize all such plugins)