Skype has turned their beta 5 to golden, and what you’re getting around this time is something nearing the phrase of a ‘Facebook phone’. Yes, there’s some ‘drastic’ change to the interface, but what’s more important to note is the integration of Facebook into Skype 5.0. Sad but true, everything these days revolves around Facebook.
The new version still has a familiar look and feel, but the most noticeable changes are the addition of photos to the contacts list and the new Facebook tab. Logging into your Facebook account within the program populates your regular News Feed, but also attaches Skype call / SMS buttons next to friends that have either their Skype handles or mobile phone numbers listed on Facebook. Hit one of the buttons and you’re, well, connected! There’s also an option to view your Facebook Phonebook, which basically lists all your contacts’ mobile phone numbers — though, oddly, it doesn’t list Skype handles within that area.
Of course, the final version still allows for 10-way video calls and includes the automatic call recovery feature, which brilliantly reconnects dropped calls as if the drop didn’t really happen. I love this feature, as I no longer need to Alt + Tab in game when my mates dropped from Skype. So hurry up and get yours now via the source link.
