Skype for Mac

Today we have released a hotfix 1 for Skype 2.8 for Mac.

This newly released hotfix is mainly targeted to fix issues found in using Skype on newly released Snow Leopard operating system. In addition to it we have fixed many issues for Panther users. People in between on Tiger and Leopard can also see tweaks which increase stability of the client.

Start downloading it now.

See the full list of changes and known issues.

Also we would like to thank everyone who have given us feedback on Skype for Mac .

We would like to encourage you to report us anything what you think is fishy or needs improving, you can discuss things in our forums and report straight bugs into our public issue tracker.

Today we have released Skype 2.8 Gold for Mac.

This version brings to you two new features: Skype Access and screen sharing.

Start downloading it now.

We would like to thank everyone who has taken their time to report issues on our public issue tracker or on the forums during the beta phase, or just commented on the blog posts about it. Of course, feel free to continue posting there.

In addition to the public beta testers we would like to give a huge bow in front of our volunteer translators community who have localized Skype 2.8 for Mac to their own languages. Last but definitely not least, it's time to hand over the thank you awards to our closed beta testers who have done splendid work on helping us to iron out bugs from all internal builds between public releases.

Full release notes for the release build 2.8.0.659 are available in the Developer Zone.

Today we have released an update to Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac.

We've ironed out some of the issues which found their way into the first beta release, most visibly you'll see improvements to Skype Access and screen sharing.

We highly recommend that everyone on Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac upgrade to the new version and for others who are willing to experiment a bit to try it out. Please keep in mind that it's still a beta version so it might show not act exactly as you expect from time to time. If you notice anything then please let us know about it by commenting on this blog, discussing things on our forums or by submitting an issue report on our issue tracker.

The full list of changes for the new version (2.8.0.438) are:

* improvement: added Retry button to the Skype Access window
* improvement: consistency with other Mac apps: added shortcut for Show Offline Contacts, moved Make Text commands to View menu, use Clear instead of Delete wording
* improvement: improved enabling of the video and screensharing buttons based on the receiver's capabilities
* improvement: improved toolbar button image rendering
* improvement: improved new chat handling
* improvement: some string adjustments
* improvement: some internal optimizations and improvements
* change: spectator window for screen sharing
* change: My Account page embedded in the client
* bugfix: Skype didn't hide on OS X login
* bugfix: copy/paste from chats was not working correctly
* bugfix: sometimes Skype froze for a couple of seconds when starting or stopping screen sharing
* bugfix: screen sharing windows could be left on screen when a call was joined to a conference
* bugfix: PiP didn't appear in full screen when receiving screen sharing
* bugfix: the overlay didn't appear for fullscreen screen sharing and then the exit fullscreen button didn't work
* bugfix: fullscreen mode would exit after a held call was resumed
* bugfix: call could not be ended after being redirected to voicemail
* bugfix: the call window layout was broken if the dialpad was shown during a video call
* bugfix: URLs inside brackets were not clickable
* bugfix: sometimes Skype crashed after deleting missed events without reading them
* bugfix: sometimes Skype Access sessions were not terminated properly
* bugfix: sometimes Skype Access session durations were not displayed accurately
* bugfix: sometimes extending a Skype Access session didn't work as expected
* bugfix: after signing in as another user, it was not possible to start a Skype Access session
* bugfix: it was possible to start a new Skype Access session before previous one had finished
* bugfix: Start Skype Access menu item was disabled when not signed in
* bugfix: Skype Access session appeared in red after extending the session
* bugfix: sometimes there were two controversial messages about Skype Access availability
* bugfix: sometimes Skype crashed when leaving a chat
* bugfix: history was not picking up display names from Address Book for text messages
* bugfix: text on screen sharing selection buttons was misaligned on Tiger
* bugfix: warning icon was not removed after extending online number
* bugfix: after auto-recharge, balance pane had space on the right
* bugfix: fixed enabling of Quick Add button in text-only toolbar mode
* bugfix: sometimes (null) was added as a SkypeOut display name instead of the one specified
* bugfix: ESC key now closes emoticon roster as it should
* bugfix: fixed text positioning on Tiger for screen sharing selection window buttons
* bugfix: if remote contact cancels a file transfer then sometimes it still appeared as pending on the receiver side
* bugfix: do not set to status to away during screensaver when auto away is set to 0 minutes
* bugfix: the PiP video could draw over Mute/Hold/Transfer overlays
* bugfix: fixed video toolbar button enabling for the case where there is no camera or video is disabled
* bugfix: fullscreen button and PiP views did not appear on Panther and Tiger if "keep call windows in front" option was turned on
* bugfix: fullscreen view was not displayed correctly when entering full screen from the screen sharing spectator window
* bugfix: multiple call windows were left open when calls failed
* bugfix: call overlay window could appear without the call window if the call window was minimised while the other party was starting video
* bugfix: fixed window resizing issues when the other party was starting and stopping video which occurred because the wrong window sizes were being stored in defaults
* bugfix: call window would resize incorrectly when the call was put on hold then resumed
* bugfix: the call window's fullscreen button could end up in the wrong position when exiting full screen while receiving screen sharing
* bugfix: call window resizes when entering and exiting full screen mode while receiving screen sharing
* bugfix: emoticon button rendered before the chat window
* bugfix: fixed double free error when exiting fullscreen using the escape key
* bugfix: fixed crash on chat close because overlay window was being double deallocated
* bugfix: fixed incorrect call window layout which sometimes occurred if the connection was dropped
* bugfix: window did not resize correctly when showing the dialpad (it could extend offscreen) if the computer had multiple displays
* bugfix: dialpad was not shown when exiting full screen
* bugfix: fixed bad volume slider layout in call window which could occur when answering a video call during an existing video call
* bugfix: fixed exception being thrown because emoticon button was observing a dealloced chat
* bugfix: fixed Quick Add window positioning when item was not first in the toolbar
* bugfix: the Quick Add toolbar item appears pressed in all chat windows
* bugfix: the dialpad could expand partially offscreen when it was shown, by moving the call window fully onscreen after the dialpad is shown
* bugfix: the call window layout was broken if the toolbar was shown or hidden during a video call
* bugfix: when assigning multiple contacts to groups screen refreshing was very slow
* bugfix: adjusted layout of Quick Add window and make sure it doesn't run under the Dock when it's on the left or right
* bugfix: added limits to the maximum width of the slider in the call window
* bugfix: removed a small visual glitch after reducing size of contact list
* bugfix: fixed small problem with rendering flags in chat
* bugfix: after restart, second chat window didn't remember its size and position
* bugfix: prevent the user from calling their own online number
* bugfix: chat window was not closed after database mount error
* localizations updated
* Skype API: implemented get skypeversion
* Skype API: implemented: get chat x dialog_partner
* Skype API: open options command only accepted uppercase properties
* Skype API: implemented ping

 Just in time for the biggest Mac event in the world we're ready to announce to you the beta version of Skype 2.8 for Mac.

This newly released client brings to you two new features which haven't been seen in any Skype version before. Skype Access enables you to connect seamlessly to different WiFi Hotspots around the globe and pay with Skype Credit.

You can now also share your screen with others to show what you're doing, or to ask for help from a friend.

You can read more about the features in our Mac product page or in our main blog.

You can download the new version right away, but please remember that it's a beta version which means that it might be a bit wobbly from time to time. If you experience something unexpected while using Skype 2.8 beta, please let us know about it through our public issue tracker Jira or discuss it in the Skype Community.

Full release notes for the newborn, 2.8.0.324 are:

• feature: Skype Access
• feature: Screen sharing
• feature: Sort chats in the chat drawer
• feature: Set priorities to chats
• feature: Quick Add: quick and simple way to add people to chats
• feature: Mood message chat: mood updates from your contacts listed in a chat
• feature: Large avatars: 256x256 pixels
• feature: Add your own notes to contacts
• feature: Profile picture selector (Mac OS X 10.5 only)
• feature: Support of Spotify links in your mood and chats
  
  

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We've released a hotfix version of Skype 2.7 for Mac today. In this new release we've fixed a number of problems from previous versions.

Start downloading it now.

We would like to thank everyone who has given their thoughts, feedback and feelings to us. You are welcome to continue discussing Skype for Mac in the Skype Community and reporting issues in our public issue tracker Jira.

The main changes from the previous version are that we have added support for uPnP, NAT-PMP and authenticated proxy which will enable seamless conversations without the need to change any network options.

The changes in 2.7.0.330 in comparision with the previous build are:

* improvement: added NAT-PMP support
* improvement: added uPnP support
* improvement: added Authenticated Proxy support
* bugfix: 3-4 second delay when hanging up video call
* bugfix: sometimes Skype crashed when applying changes in Edit Profile window
* bugfix: "Add to Contacts" command was not working for 1-on-1 chats in history view
* bugfix: "Add to list" button was cut off in Start Conference and Add Users to Chat windows on Tiger
* bugfix: Safari 3.1 (4525.13) chats time-name were getting cut off.
* bugfix: Abnormal exit on declining two sent files.
* bugfix: Add and remove buttons were cut off in Send Contacts window on Leopard
* bugfix: Add to Contacts command didn't work in the context menu of the history list
* bugfix: Address Book phone numbers with custom tags were not shown in Skype
* bugfix: Call Transfer menu not updating when new contacts were added
* bugfix: Chats were loosing their topics
* bugfix: crash/hangup on skype credit change when old SMS chats open for long time
* bugfix: default call window height was too small
* bugfix: do not add chats without activity timestamp to event history
* bugfix: fix for delayed sms delivery notifications
* bugfix: flag icons not showing in upper case
* bugfix: Freeze with lots of Address Book contacts (>3000)
* bugfix: history entries became blank when right-clicked on Leopard
* bugfix: Improvements to audio sync
* bugfix: it was not possible to use the context menus of conference call participants when the call was muted or on hold
* bugfix: it was possible to change the value of sound level indicators in conference calls
* bugfix: Leading 0 was removed when user tried to call to Italian landline number - they need leading 0
* bugfix: missed events badge was missing from chat drawer after Skype restart
* bugfix: outgoing calls that went to voicemail didn't have icons in the history view
* bugfix: own voice level indicator was still moving when conference call was muted
* bugfix: Skype crashed after "Delete all SMS Messages" was pressed
* bugfix: sometimes Skype got stuck in the login process when Address Book integration was enabled
* bugfix: sometimes window artifacts appeared when having two simultaneous calls
* bugfix: Status does not reset correctly after screensaver triggers away if Set my status to Away when inactive for 0 minutes was set
* bugfix: strange sound start happening on end of the call (Apple Bug ID# 5796436)
* bugfix: when being signed in on at least two Macs and answering a call on one machine, then ringing didn't not stop on the second machine
* bugfix: When chats are closed after draging them around, wrong chat gets activated
* bugfix: when placing a call, then sometimes the word "Button" was briefly displayed instead of the phone number
* bugfix: Word wrap in Public chat settings window
* bugfix: Workaround for strange large number startTimestamp on some chats (preventing chat history links displaying)
* bugfix: Yellow alert were hiding chat topics quite often.
* change: Replaced SkypeIn with Online Number
* change: increased minimum size of SkypeOut Caller Window
* change: New User Registration Window: By default, eMail notifications checked
* change: pop-up dialog to enable or disable Address Book integration
* change: sometimes duration of some calls was displayed as 1193 hours in the call history
* change: Sound event for contact coming online is now off by default
* Skype API: BTN_RELEASED NO clears quickfilter field now (previously removed the last character only)

Skype has just laid a new golden egg, Skype 2.7 for Mac. It gives you a good tool for next 100 billion minutes of Skype calls.

We've worked hard to iron out bugs and to improve your overall experience while it was in beta and now with the release of Skype 2.7 Gold for Mac we're proud to announce that it's ready for production level usage.

We would like to thank everyone who for the feedback and those who helped us on make it the best version of Skype for Mac yet. Keep the feedback flowing through the Skype forums and our public issue tracker .

Skype 2.7.0.257 brings you following goodies:

* improvement: Optimized quick filtering history
* improvement: Improved connection speed to Skype network from restrictive network environment
* improvement: Improved stability and quality of video
* change: Added (myspace) emoticon
* change: Added error message for SkypeOut error #1102
* change: Default destination folder of file transfers changed from Desktop to Downloads
* change: If there is a pending file transfer then after restarting Skype that pending file transfer will be focused in the file transfer window
* change: New 512px volume icon of dmg
* change: Switched icons in the dmg background image

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Today we have released a slight update to Skype 2.6 for Mac.

Version 2.6.0.184 includes the following changes:

* bugfix: Skype in French crashed when user removed more than two contacts at once
* Updated French, German and Spanish localization

Today we have release a Skype 2.6 for Mac hotfix.

This new version, 2.6.0.182, brings to you following fixes in comparison with previous release:

* bugfix: Compatibility with OSX 10.5 Leopard firewall
* bugfix: After sign out it was not possible to login back on OSX 10.5 Leopard

You can download it from here.

Today we have made another big step forward to be with Skype for Mac client on the same feature set as we are with Windows.

We have released a initial beta version of Skype 2.7 for Mac Beta version, grab it straight from here. I will remind to you that this is a public beta release, which means that it is not yet fully ready for production use, as it may have some rough edges in.

This new open beta incorporates many amusing new features, like:

* Address Book contacts in contact list
* Auto redial
* Contact groups
* Public chat creation
* Transfer preferences
* Volume slider in call window
* Added Norwegian (Bokmål), Czech (Čeština) Localizations. Thanks to Kenneth Stevenson, Lukáš Vajda.

You can read more about the new features and numerous improvements on our Skype for Mac blog.

As always we encourage you to leave us feedback how our new and shiny version works for you, so we can give it a final polishing for prime usage.

You can report problems to us on our public public issue tracker Jira, read how to do it on our Skype for Mac developement page or discuss things on dedicated forum for Skype 2.7 for Mac Beta.

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We have just released hotfix for Skype 2.6 for Mac.

This version has updated audio engine and we are highly recommending for everyone to upgrade.

Audio changes include:

* Skype's own audio codec
* Skype improved conference mixer
* Skype Jitter Buffer and concealment
* Skype audio preprocessing components

Other changes in newly released version 2.6.0.148 are:

* localizations: all updated
* bugfix: fixed application hangup on handling certain URL links in chat messages
* bugfix: fixed exception (resulting in disappearance of message) on handling certain intentionally constructed "bad" chat messages
* bugfix: privacy policy fix, not accepting multichats from non-authorized users

Giving feedback and requesting new features makes it possible for us to make Skype for Mac even better for you in the future.

You can discuss about Skype on forums, report issues and request new features on our public issue tracker Jira, read how to use Jira on our Skype for Mac development page.

Today we have released hotfix for Skype for Mac 2.6.

This new build has some important problems addresses, so it is suggested for everyone to upgrade.

Newly released version is 2.6.0.140 and has following changes compared to previous one:

* bugfix: USB/Bluetooth Audio update
* bugfix: Localization fixes
* bugfix: renamed 'Rename...' to 'Edit Contact...' for SkypeOut contacts
* bugfix: fixed deleting header files from Skype framework
* bugfix: fixed crash after forced upgrade

Your feedback on our product is more than welcomed, you can leave it to us through Skype forums, report issues and ask for new features on our public issue tracker Jira, read how to use Jira on our Skype for Mac development page.

Today we have released Skype for Mac 2.6 gold version.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed during the beta period with leaving feedback and issue reports to us, you all have been a great help for us to improve Skype's user experience even further for Mac users.

Thank you .

You are still more than welcomed to give feedback on our products. You can do it though Skype forums or our public issue tracker Jira, read how to use Jira on our Skype for Mac development page.

Just released build is 2.6.0.137 and it includes next changes in comparison with previous beta build:

* new feature: Manage API Clients window
* improvement: it is possible to edit the phone number of SkypeOut contacts
* improvement: added a yellow alert message to chat if notifications are turned off (alertsoff)
* improvement: after dialing a number by using the SkypeOut dialer the call window is not moved anymore
* improvement: contact list and history list filtering improved to better match names which include special characters (for example öüäßøæå)
* improvement: improved the way Skype Prime price quotes are shown during video calls
* improvement: it is possible to escape editing chat topic
* improvement: main window can be moved by dragging the bottom bar
* improvement: positioning of call windows on secondary monitors improved
* improvement: SkypeOut dialer window can be moved by dragging the bottom bar
* improvement: warning is displayed if Skype Credit is low

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Today, 31st January, we have released Gold version of Mac 2.5.

It has one new feature and many improvements in addition to multiply bugfixes. Everyone is suggested to update their clients.

You can read more about new features and improvements on our main blog and download it from here.

Version released is 2.5.0.85, it has following changes compared to previous version:

* new feature: birthday notifications
* improvement: new Video codec
* improvement: updated Localizations
* improvement: added voicemail expiry date into MySkype area
* improvement: added "Send SMS" to the context menu of history list

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