Download Skype for Mac 5.8 build 865

Skype has released version 5.8 of its voip client for Mac OS X. Where Skype used to seem to only pay attention to the Windows version, the Mac OS X version is getting just as much attention these days. For example, video conferencing with up to ten people is possible and text messages can be sent to contacts who are not online. New in version 5.8 is, among other things, that video coming from mobile devices is automatically rotated. Furthermore, the contacts list can be resized and the program is all set for the upcoming version of Mac OS X Mountain Lion. The full changelog for this release can be found below.

New features and improvements in Skype 5.8 for Mac include:

• More Compact Contacts Monitor
• Improved Screen Sharing (Premium)
• OS X Mountain Lion Ready
• Resizable Contact List Columns
• Improved SMS Usability
• Improved automatic reorientation of mobile video calls
• Keyboard shortcut for Volume Control

Resolved Issues:

• Video – Video is not started for recipient after switching webcam on sender side
• Conversation – When editing a conversation message, â character displays as å
• Localization – Spanish alert message localization error when deleting conversations