Skype 5.8.32.154
Date updated
February 3, 2012
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Windows
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Description of Skype 5.8.32.154
Built for conversations that make a difference.
Skype is software for calling other people on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world. The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.
Talking, sending instant messages or even file transfers work between different platforms like a charm.
• Skype calling - Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it is even easier to manage your calls.
• Video calling - see who you are talking to at the same time as speaking to them.
• Organising groups - group contacts under certain names and share them with your contacts so they can talk to them too.
• Basic chat and emoticons - when its not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts.
• Group chat - for when its easier to chat or Instant Message (IM) all your friends at once.
• View Outlook contacts - view and call your Microsoft Outlook contacts quickly and directly from your Skype contact list.
• Profile settings - change how you appear to the world and let people know a bit about you.
• Conference calling - talk to more than one friend at a time.
• Add Skype and SkypeOut contacts - Add contacts who use Skype and those who use ordinary phones so you can call more people.
• Import contacts - search your address book to find friends and family that already have a Skype name and start calling them for free.
Key features
• Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
• Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
• Free instant messaging.
• Voicemail.
• Free video call.
• Forward calls to a phone when you are offline.
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What is new in version 5.8.32.154
Full HD video-calling:
• Now you can make crystal clear video-calls with your loved ones or business contacts by utilizing the latest technology for Skype and Logitech, which is incorporated into the latest update to Skype for Windows and the Logitech C920 webcam.
• Video encoding is done inside the camera and enables full HD and HD video quality with older computers. To enjoy full HD quality at its best, you will need at least a 2 Mbps upload/download speed.
Group screen share:
• Group screen sharing allows users to share their entire screen or a single application window with other participants on a conference call while continuing to stream video. To start a group screen share, choose the + menu during a call and select "share my screen."
Video calling to Facebook users:
• Now you can make video calls with all of your friends on Facebook, even if they aren't Skype users. To start a video call with a Facebook friend, select the person in your list and click "video call."
Push to Talk:
• We have introduced a "Push to Talk" feature in Skype. Many people who are playing multiplayer games have requested this feature, which allows users to set a hotkey to toggle microphone muting on a Skype call. You can set the "Push to Talk" up on the hotkey's selection under tools > options > advanced > hotkeys.
Features and improvements:
• Hide offline Facebook contacts
• Skype updater service
• Bing Toolbar integration
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