Skype has just released a new update, bringing OS X Lion support and HD video calls to the popular VoIP Mac application.
Along with a number of fixes and “improvements to the user interface” (how about nuking it from orbit and moving back to Skype 2.8’s UI?), here’s what is new:
Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X is built to work with Apple’s newest desktop operating system, Lion, in addition to being compatible with past versions of OS X going all the way back to Leopard.
With Skype 5.3 for Mac OS X, you’ll also be able to send and receive HD quality video when talking to your friends and family. You’ll need to use the Mac’s built-in webcam or choose from a variety of webcams from our Skype Shop, such as the Logitech C910, to make video calls in crystal clear HD quality. To receive clear HD video calls on your Mac, we recommend an upload/download speed of 1.5Mbps.
You can grab the most recent Skype update here.
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22 responses to “Skype 5.3 Adds Lion Support and HD Video Calls”
If having to Register and Log in just to download the latest version of Skype pisses you off like it does to me
Here is a direct download link to the file.
http://download.skype.com/maco…
Enjoy
I can’t stand what Skype are doing with the Mac version (I haven’t even seen the Windows version). Each little update brings a completely new contact list. From what I’ve seen so far in 5.3 I think it’s ridiculous. What happened to a nice, simple and clean contact list? Now, I have to see my contact’s “Tags” and “Location”. How hard is it to let the user hide this information. Skype used to be nice and simple with just the information you need. Since version 5 was released it’s got really bloated and ugly…
So it is still crazy ugly?
Yes. I’m sticking with 2.8, and when that no longer works, I am abandoning Skype.
Skype 2.8 works just great under Lion, and doesn’t fill half your screen. Just say no.
No. Â Skype Classic still works just fine, with GREAT video quality. and all the features work-without you paying. If you really have to use Skype, find 2.8
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I didn’t have to login or register. I just clicked the link and it downloaded.
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Finally!1 ;-)
Installed … and puked in my mouth a little bit.
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