Nope, it's not a Facebook "phone," but it's probably the closest you're gonna get to one right now. Skype has just unleashed the no-longer-in-beta version of its 5.0 Windows software, and not only has it drastically tided up the interface, but just like the rumor said, it's taken advantage of Facebook Connect in a big way. The new version, which will apparently be available for public download within minutes of this post hitting the internet, 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. If and when these features will hit Skype's mobile version, your guess is as good as ours -- a company spokesperson told us there's nothing to talk about on that end right now. Of course, we
could go on and on about the new software, or you
could hit the source link, download it yourself, and let us know what you think about it below.
Update:
Skype says the source link should work -- even though it says it's Skype 4.2, the software is 5.0.
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