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Skype 5.2 Beta for Windows

We have just released Skype 5.2 Beta for Windows.

Start downloading the new version, but keep in mind that this is a beta version and there may be some glitches. Let us know what you think about it by discussing it on our forums. If you spot any problems then please report them to us on our public issue tracker.

Skype 5.2 Beta for Windows brings new presence icons, improved handling of calling attempts made when the user has run out of credit and improved access to sharing functionality.

Full release notes for the Skype 5.2.0.102 are:

Improvements:

• New presence icons
• Improved handling of calling attempts made when the user has run out of credit
• Improved access to sharing functionality

Fixed issues:

Category	Description
Accessibility	Accessibility on Call Quality Indicator was not complete
Call Quality Indicator	Seldom Call Quality notifications could have been displayed for very short time
Call Quality Indicator	Network connection indicator stayed red even after network connection had recovered
Call view	Automatic call failure re-connection showed wrongly other sides name
Calling	Missed call to online number did not display caller number
Contact list	While browsing contact list in compact mode conversations were mistakenly opened sometimes
Generic	Resolved many issues with right to left language displaying
Recent list	It was possible to add to contacts unknown phone number
Skype Home	Users avatar change was not showed out to himself on profile area until Skype was restarted
Welcome Screen	Test call was ended when user returned to Welcome Screen
Video	Video warning message was not displayed if webcam was in use by other application
Video in mood	Video in mood had artifacts while displaying in profile area