Mac OS X 1.5 Beta released by Skype

Mac OS X users, rejoice! Skype has released a new Mac OS X 1.5 Beta version with an overhauled interface, introducing some nifty changes for the better in the process. These new features include an improved contact list, calls in windows and chat drawer; simpler contacts search function, Easy Dialler for hassle-free calls to landlines and cellphones at ridiculously low prices. It is available in 9 languages. The latest software release also saw the availability of the first Skype for Mac starter packs that come with a USB stereo headset, microphone, a specially designed carrying case, and a voucher that gives you free SkypeOut minutes. More features after the jump. • Intuitive interface designed especially for Mac to be faster and easier to use, with exclusive Mac-only features including calls in windows and a resizable chat drawer with drag and drop functionality
• Easy Dialing: instead of having to remember specific country codes, easily call landlines or cell phones worldwide by selecting the country of choice from a dropdown menu
• Find people to call: Easily import Apple's Address Book or Microsoft Entourage contacts into Skype and call them directly with SkypeOut, plus find your friends who are already using Skype so you can call them for free
• Languages: In addition to English and Japanese, Skype for Mac now also comes in French, Spanish, German, traditional Chinese, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch language versions
• Quickfilter: Find Skype and SkypeOut contacts quickly and easily by simply typing in the first few letters of a contact's name
• Skype Presence: Users can now be social using SkypeWeb to share their online status on websites and in emails, allowing others to see when they're available to talk or chat from any website and blog
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