A new version of the softphone is available on the Internet. It allows to show the caller what appears on the screen while communicating.
A new version of Skype is in preparation. Skype 4.1 beta is available for download in English and French for Windows. Principal novelty (which was promised in the release of Skype 4.0): the ability to see the display of the caller in conversation classes. Practice for comment to two a slideshow or a working paper.
This option only works in one direction: it is not possible for two people to see the other screen simultaneously. Furthermore, it is limited to a conversation between two impossible to broadcast the image of the screen to several people. Despite these limitations, this feature is welcome as it is increasingly difficult for the Skype software itself from competitors such as the inevitable Windows Live Messenger. The latter includes a function for sending photos, much less sophisticated than what Skype offers today screen sharing.
Skype also on iPhone
The messenger also improves on several points. Contact management, among others. Importing addresses from Gmail (and AOL for the United States) is now possible with the beta.
Skype also renews with several functions, in the version 3 software but who had since disappeared: the birthday reminder, drag and drop contacts from the directory to the chat area. The editor has also eliminated the bugs identified in the previous version, including receiving copies of the text in the chat area. Finally, users will be more annoying to see that Skype has detected a Creative Webcam Live, even when they are not equipped.
The other Skype to mobility. Since March 31 last, a version for iPhone 3G and iPod is available for download on the Apple App Store.
Download: Skype 4.1 Beta for Windows
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