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Skype 3.2 for Windows final version and video snapshots human emoticon competition

Skype 3.2 for Windows is now available as a final version. [Download.](http://www.skype.com/go/download) See also the [press release.](http://about.skype.com/2007/05/personalise_your_skype.html)

I previously [posted about the new features in this version.](http://blogs.skype.com/sites/en/2007/03/skype_32_beta_for_windows_send.html) A big thank you (bow) to everyone who submitted us bug reports and feedback for the beta, you have helped us to ensure the high quality of this final version. Here are some My Pictures that you can use to let your friends know of this release.

32-sendmoney-avatar.png 32-viewaccount-avatar.png

This release is a lot about personalization, and one of the most interesting features here is being able to instantly take a video snapshot of yourself. To celebrate this, we’re holding a competition — see below for details.

One thing that’s not obvious in the user interface but that you’ll surely notice during your calls is (yet again) improved call quality and echo cancellation, including with things like laptop microphones and speakers. We always recommend using dedicated hardware like a headset for best quality, but if you really have to call and don’t have any around, quality with this version is now again improved. We remain committed to providing the best call quality in Skype and continue our research and development activities in this area.

### Video snapshots human emoticon competition

To celebrate this release, we are holding a human emoticon competition from today until June 6. You can upload your human emoticon and vote for others’ emoticons. The three most popular entries will win a digital photo frame.

Photo stack

See the [competition page](http://www.skype.com/intl/en/campaigns/videosnapshot/) and [Terms and Conditions](http://www.skype.com/intl/en/campaigns/videosnapshot/terms.html) for more information. In short, you will first need to [capture your human emoticon](http://www.skype.com/intl/en/help/guides/videosnapshot/). Just pick any Skype emoticon (public or “hidden”), and capture a photo of yourself acting out that emoticon. See the photo above for some examples.

You then [upload it to this forum](http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showforum=139), where you can also judge other entries. You can upload either as guest or as registered forum user. If you are uploading as guest, be sure to give some contact details with your submission. Also, make sure that you specify which emoticon you are depicting. See the [more detailed upload instructions.](http://www.skype.com/intl/en/campaigns/videosnapshot/howto.html)

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8 thoughts on “Skype 3.2 for Windows final version and video snapshots human emoticon competition

  1. gustavosarmento said 2203 days ago

    I wonder who will do the ( mooning ) human emoticon…

  2. yurukov said 2203 days ago

    Well I didn’t do that one, but I did 28 others. Check in the forum for my entry in the competition – there is a link to all the other smilies I did

  3. filiepm said 2202 days ago

    The new version has an annoying feature in the UI:
    the contacts with forwarding enabled are showing up in GREEN among the other contacts. Before they were easily recognizable as ORANGE.
    Result: offline users will get a ton more unintended forwarded calls (and of course pay).
    Please revert back to the good-old ORANGE color to alert people a person is OFFline but can be reached by having him/her pay for the forwarded call.

  4. megamanxshopz said 2198 days ago

    Bug!bug!buG~!
    I Find The Bug on the icon of my my desktop!!!
    When i Open skype ,the all ink auto changed to an worng path ,then the ico disappeared!

  5. beneanie said 2197 days ago

    can you release a useable linux-version instead of such senseless things?

    thanks!

  6. jegersnartkendt said 2175 days ago

    Where is the Skype 3.3 Beta ?

  7. insurrection-02 said 2168 days ago

    Why only the option to send money with PayPal?
    I want send money with Moneybookers, too!
    Implement the option to send Money with Moneybookers, thanks.

  8. abccomunicacion said 2163 days ago

    I agree with beneanie. Why the Windows version is in 3.2 while Mac version is 2.6? Take some time for serious development and application improvement.

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