Skype 6.5 for Windows desktop released

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Skype 6.5 introduces several new and improved features in the Windows client:

• Video Messaging – Improved the stability of video messaging and made video messaging easier to find with improved notifications.
• Simplified Way to Add Contacts – Send and accept contact requests easily. Accepting a contact request will now appear right in your instant message view.

Fixed issues in this version:

File transfer

• Cancel all doesn’t cancel file transfers
• Upon cancel of file transfer the transfer shows as successfully completed
• When one participant accepted file transfer, sender could not cancel the transfer

Network issues

• Upon connection lost, no notification in call toolbar that the call was lost
• Keyboard navigation
• Add phone number not accessible with keyboard

Stability

• Skype hangs when selecting offline contact and clicking on call phone
• Skype crashes for some users upon exiting
• Skype crashes for some users when tried to send a file

Download: Skype 6.5.0.158 | 30.2 MB (Freeware)
Download: Portable Skype | 793 KB