Download Skype for Mac 5.1.0.914

Skype has released a new version of its VoIP client for Mac OS X. Not so long ago, the version number was aligned with that of Windows and a jump was made from 2.8 to 5.0. It also resembles the Windows version more in terms of appearance and possibilities. For example, there is video conferencing with up to ten people and text messages can be sent to contacts who are not online. Skype for Mac requires at least Mac OS X 10.5.6 and the download is just over 20MB in size. The changelog for this release looks like this:

New features

• Focus on active speakers in group calls
• Dial recently called numbers from dial pad
• Contact groups shown in on the right hand side, allowing more space in the side bar
• Call Quality Feedback
• Several minor bug fixes

Known Issues

• Sharing: Screen sharing does not start after first use during call
  Workaround: Restart the call
• Application: Occasional crash when repeatedly signing out when making a video call
  Workaround: None available at this time
• Call: In Leopard, can not press number keys on keyboard to generate touch tones
  Workaround: Use buttons in dial pad (CMD + 2)
• Contacts: Editing additional numbers on SkypeOut contacts is broken
  Workaround: None available at this time
• Chat: Copy/paste of emoticons does not work
  Workaround: None available at this time