For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription For best quality a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down/512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. The Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 also houses a better and stable operating system with its release so to give the user the hassle-free experience. There has been a lot of speculations that a huge amount of data can be sent over the internet before the release. Apple made that true with the release of the Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.
Powerful and full-featured VoIP client that also enables you to check your Facebook updates and to make calls to cell phones and landlines at low rates
If you want to stay in touch with your friends and family or just want to make free voice and video calls worldwide, then Skype is the application for you.
User-friendly video and audio chat
Skype is a free and user-friendly application that offers an intuitive interface and delivers excellent video and audio quality. In addition to being a handy PC-to-PC VoIP utility, Skype enables you to check your Facebook updates and also make calls to cell phones and landlines at low rates.
The set-up and installation process is simple and fast. In order to install the app you just have to drag and drop it into your Mac's Applications folder.
Easy audio device configuration
You will be able to make a new account or login using your credentials from Skype's main window. The welcome screen will guide you through the steps you need to follow to set up your mic, webcam and address book.
Skype features a large and well-designed interface from which you can view your contacts on the left column and the Skype Home on the right.
From the Skype Home panel you can view the online Skype and Facebook contacts and your address book. You can easily change the display of your contacts from the vertical alignment to the grid view with just a mouse click.
VoIP calling and instant messaging utility
During our testing period, Skype managed to impress us with high quality video and audio calls that are made using the Voice over IP technology.
However, you will be able to enjoy high quality video calls only if all participants have fast internet connections (at least 1.5MBps) and HD cameras. While engaged in a video or audio call, you can also send instant messages, share contacts, transfer files and take snapshots of the video image.
In addition, Skype enables its users to easily call landlines and mobile phones anywhere in the world and enjoy the same high-quality reception.
By purchasing the Premium package for a modest price per month, you will be able enjoy the Screen share feature, make video conferences with up to 10 persons and place unlimited calls to a country of your choice.
SMS and Facebook integration
Thanks to the Facebook integration you can check your Facebook news feed, post text status updates and call your friends if their Skype ID or phone number is displayed on their profile.
Although Skype allows its users to send SMS messages, at various prices according to the region they want to reach, the sender can't receive an answer via a SMS.
Video communication app for multiple platforms
Everything considered, Skype is a trustworthy video chat client designed to make it as easy as possible for you to stay in touch with your family, as well as effortlessly share files with your friends and colleagues.
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Skype was reviewed by Sergiu Gatlan- 64-bit processor: at least 1 GHz processor (Core 2 Duo)
- Skype account
- 100 MB free disk space
- RAM: At least 1 GB
- Additional software: The latest version of QuickTime
- Either USB or regular headset if your Mac does not have a built-in microphone
- For voice calls recommend broadband connection with 100 kbps down / 100 kbps up
- For group video calling everyone on the call needs Skype 5.0 for Windows or Mac or higher plus webcams, and at least one person needs a group video calling subscription
- For best quality a high-speed broadband connection of 4Mbps down/512kbps up and a computer with a Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz processor. As a minimum you’ll need a high-speed broad connection of 512kbps down/128kbps up and a computer with a 1 GHz processor
- Yes, you in the back: Have a question in a group call? No need to come off mute just yet, because you can now raise your hand in group calls. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
- Call the number on your screen: You can now set Skype to be the default calling app for numbers you find on web sites, so you can just click the number and call via Skype.
- Welcome to Safari, pal: You can now join a Meet Now call from Safari on your Mac desktop. Learn more about Meet Now.
- Let me see your ID: Just got invited to a call with an ID? Now you can paste that ID directly into Skype to join. Learn more about joining calls.
Skype 8.66.0.74
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