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Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows
by Chris Gilmer Nov 8th 2006 at 10:11AM
More release info and screenshots...
First off, there is a brand new look and feel, starting with the interface. Skype has adjusted the Toolbars, and "smartened up" the tabs to make things easier and quicker. The Contacts tab has been adjusted to enable users to quickly find contacts. The tabs in Skype are also bigger and cleaner, and the integration of contact cards makes it easier to start calls and chats.
When using the calling feature, the Hold and Mute buttons are not easier to see and use, not hidden on the interface somewhere. Skype has made it easier to mute a microphone, add a person to a call, activate a webcam, and adjust sound settings.
In Chats, a new toolbar has been designed, making it easier again to add friends, bookmark, and host a public chat. There is also an option to beautify Skype with some designer wallpaper.
The Extras area. This is an area that I was not aware of before, but was kicking around for developers. The Extras are a way developers can write extras for the Skype interface that enhances the functions. Check out https://extras.skype.com/ for some cool extras that can be added to the application. Overall, Skype has added in some nice improvements to the new 3.0, with big ones being the cleaner interface design. Being that Skype 3.0 is still in Beta, more changes and additions are sure to pop up.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
icerabbit said 6:18PM on 11-08-2006
For mac soon? Hahaha.
We only just got out of the 2.0 beta by a few weeks.
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Kevin M. said 7:43PM on 11-10-2006
2.0 or for Linux pleeez?
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jim asiano said 4:16PM on 11-09-2006
Please come share with us at skySpace from the Skype Do More Menu!
We promise to make it fun and introduce you to new people
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