Skype for Windows 5.5 beta is released, and the new version now includes support for Facebook Chat, allowing users to instant message Facebook friends directly from Skype.
The new Skype for Windows 5.5 Beta includes the following features:
Facebook Instant Messaging – chat with your Facebook friends directly from Skype.
Facebook Contacts Tab – a new tab within Skype dedicated to your Facebook contacts list.
‘Like’ and even comment on a Facebook status – You can also use the Facebook News Feed within Skype to easily “like” a friend’s status or comment on it without logging into Facebook.
New Call Control Toolbar – featuring redesigned graphic icons.
Improvements to the saving of a phone number in the “Call Phones” section.
Visual improvements to placing a call on hold.
Download Skype 5.5, the new Windows Beta and start chatting with your Facebook friends.
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Nice steps taken by Skype and this step force people to stay longer on Skype.
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