Skype 5.2 for Mac
Today we have released Skype 5.2 for Mac.
Major changes in this update compared to previous release are:
- Improved Multi-tasking
- Group Screen Sharing
- Sidebar enhancement
- Support for Mac’s built-in HD and Logitech’s B910 HD cameras
- Minor bug fixes
Download new version of Skype and exchange your opinions in Skype Support Network. If you find something odd in Skype, then please report issue in our public issue tracker, see guide how to report issues. Lastly, we are also introducing a guide to many of our favorites Tips and Tricks for Skype Mac users that will further improve their Skype experience.
Improved Multi-tasking
You can still see inbound video call while you are in multi-tasking. With call control bar, you can mute, or hang up call easily without switching back to Skype.
Group Screen Sharing
Users with Skype Premium subscription can enable screen sharing during a group video call.
Sidebar Enhancement
You can find your most active conversations more easily under Recents in the sidebar by moving less active ones to History section.
Support for Mac’s built-in HD and Logitech’s B910 HD cameras
Both incoming and outgoing HD are supported for those two cameras.
Minor bug fixes
In addition to new features and enhancements, we put lot of efforts fixing bugs reported by users. Thank you for letting us know about the issues.
Release Notes for newly release build, 5.2.0.1523, are:
New Features and Enhancements
- Video in the call control bar
- Group Screen Sharing
- Sidebar enhancement
- Support for Mac’s built-in HD and Logitech’s B910 HD cameras
- Minor bug fixes
Known Issues:
| Category | Description | Workaround |
| Account | Skype may crash when changing password | See FAQ |
| Sharing | Screen sharing does not start when remote party does not send video | Remote party should start video |
| Call | In Leopard, can not press number keys on keyboard to generate touch tones | Use buttons in dial pad (CMD + 2) |
You just released 5.2.0.1523 for mac and you state: “Support for Mac’s built-in HD and Logitech’s B910 HD cameras”
Are you kidding me?!?!?!!?
The C910 is not supported???? You have to be kidding me.
HD for mac is welcomed but can we stop with the new features and start working on reducing how much CPU footprint skipe has, this is atrocious.
C910 and B910 are both supported since they are actually the same camera.