Skype 3.6 for Windows hotfix
Skype has released a hotfix version of Skype 3.6 for Windows. This updated release solves many issues found on the previous version and it is recommended to update for everyone. Download it here. Among other changes Skype is now certified… Read more
API and Extras related bugs report from Jira
While going through big changes inside the team, [Jira](https://developer.skype.com/jira/secure/Dashboard.jspa), our bug tracking system for developers, appears to be a rock in stormy times. Life in Jira is like always – new bugs and problems coming in and solutions going out…. Read more
Vulnerability in Skype for Windows versions older than 3.6.x.216
In early November, Zero Day Initiative informed Skype of a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, provided that the user visits a malicious website. The flaw exists within the skype4com URI handler component of Skype. An… Read more
Change is constant
Guest post by Paul Amery: Whoever said that should really get royalties! A few changes are happening in SDP, and we wanted to let you know about them. As part of Skype's focus on platformization, it makes sense for… Read more
New certification test specifications in the new year
For the end of the year a new version of certification test specifications, 8.01, will be published at https://developer.skype.com/Certification/Software/TestSpecs. As of January 2, 2008, all new software certification requests must be made against version 8.01. The main changes in the… Read more
Password stealer
Looks like virus writers are at it again. Some Skype users have been contacted over chat by people warning against viruses and offering to send the user a file that masquerades as Spyware Doctor, a popular anti-malware program from… Read more
Skype 2.6 for Mac hotfix
Today we have released a slight update to Skype 2.6 for Mac. Download it here. Version 2.6.0.184 includes the following changes: * bugfix: Skype in French crashed when user removed more than two contacts at once * Updated French, German… Read more
Skype 2.0 Beta for Linux update
Thank you for your comments and thoughts on Skype 2.0 Beta for Linux. We've now released an updated version of the software, a hotfix that solves many issues you've highlighted. In addition, it features a few new things that make… Read more
Last chance for an Extras update in 2007
The festive season has once again crept up on us all too fast. Suddenly the days are getting shorter (or longer for our southern hemisphere friends) and our minds are filled with planning parties, last minute shopping and getting out… Read more
Developer Newsletter November 2007
Skype Software Partners – November 2007 Newsletter is out…. Read more