Download Skype for Mac 6.2.59.1117

Skype has released version 6.2 of its voip client for OS X. Where Skype used to only seem to pay attention to the Windows version, the 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 6.2 is the ability to gift credit on a contact’s birthday and text messages can now be sent without having to verify your phone number first.

New features and improvements in Skype 6.2 for Mac include:

• eGifting: Skype user can now send a gift of credit to anyone they care about on their birthday
• One-way SMS without verifying your mobile number

Resolved issues:

• Account: Skype credit amount is now identical between Skype and account window
• File transfer: Progress bar will disappear after completion when downloading multiple files selectively
• Preferences: Skype quits normally with Audio/Video preferences open
• Sign in/out: Skype does not hang when signing out with Facebook account
• Contact: Messenger contacts will not be displayed in Skype contact group
• Screen Sharing: Free users attempting to screen share while sending video, can now screen share immediately after pressing ‘Continue with free call’ button in Premium Upsell window.

Known issues:

• Generic: Crash can occur on login if user has non-Retina external display on Retina macbook
• Sign in/out: Crash occurs when login if “Call Recorder” software is installed: Uninstall “Call Recorder” software.