Skype 4.0 Beta 3 for Windows
By
Raul on December 11, 2008 in Skype for Windows.
It's my pleasure to say - Skype 4.0 Beta 3 for Windows is here.
If you have been using previous betas then you'll want to start downloading Beta 3 instantly. Although it's a big step up from beta 2, please remember it's still a beta version.
You've given to us great feedback so far which has triggered many of the changes you see in this new version.
Please continue to tell us what you think about it or leave a message on our forum. You can also report any issues you may come across on our public issue tracker Jira.
With this version, you'll see a new abuse reporting feature, which will give you the option to report any users you are blocking to us . We have also introduced a custom windows toolbar design with a more Skype-like feel. You will also notice the new version of account view in Skype. It helps you to get your services and payments sorted out more easily. Under the hood we have also added a bandwidth manager which will enable better call quality.
We have also brought back the Call Quality feedback area, Outlook Contacts and full History. All of the things you have been missing most in Skype. In addition there have been many usability improvements related to instant messaging and the profile area layout.
You can read more about features on Mike's blog post.
We have also worked hard to iron out many of the bugs . The most important ones to highlight are the crash bug which affected some Windows XP SP1 users and some cases where new event notifications did not work well.
If you have been using previous betas then you'll want to start downloading Beta 3 instantly. Although it's a big step up from beta 2, please remember it's still a beta version.
You've given to us great feedback so far which has triggered many of the changes you see in this new version.
Please continue to tell us what you think about it or leave a message on our forum. You can also report any issues you may come across on our public issue tracker Jira.
With this version, you'll see a new abuse reporting feature, which will give you the option to report any users you are blocking to us . We have also introduced a custom windows toolbar design with a more Skype-like feel. You will also notice the new version of account view in Skype. It helps you to get your services and payments sorted out more easily. Under the hood we have also added a bandwidth manager which will enable better call quality.
We have also brought back the Call Quality feedback area, Outlook Contacts and full History. All of the things you have been missing most in Skype. In addition there have been many usability improvements related to instant messaging and the profile area layout.
You can read more about features on Mike's blog post.
We have also worked hard to iron out many of the bugs . The most important ones to highlight are the crash bug which affected some Windows XP SP1 users and some cases where new event notifications did not work well.
