Skype 2.5 (Beta)
Skype today released a beta version of Skype 2.5, which can be downloaded from http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/skype25beta.html. Some of the cool features are:
- Easy Dialing - Instead of having to remember specific country code, a drop-down menu with list of country is now available (View screenshot)
- Built-in Payment - You can now pay directly from Skype client software without opening your web browser.
- Send SMS - You can now send SMS to any mobile in the world.
- Outlook Integration - View your outlook contact list and call them directly using SkypeOut.
- Shared Contact Groups
In addition to Skype 2.5 (Beta), Skype also provide a solution called Skypecasts allowing you to host conference call between a group of up to 100 people. Each conference call is moderated by the host, who is able to mute, eject or pass the virtual microphone to participants.
Online communities/Bloggers can benefit this feature by scheduling Skypecasts and promote them on the website for people to participate. TypePad users can promote their Skypecasts by using TypePad Widget.