Skype 6 for Mac Now Supports Facebook Logins and the Retina Display

MacRumors · Oct 24, 2012, 01:47 PM

Microsoft has updated Skype to version 6, adding Retina display support as well as the ability to sign into Skype using a Facebook account. This eliminates the need to sign up for a separate Skype account. Last year, Skype added the ability to make Facebook chat and video calls to its app.

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Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration
Sign up and sign-in is easier than ever. You can now sign into Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account - there's no need to create a new Skype account. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account.

IM friends on Messenger
Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype all in one place. If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy - just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.

Calling with Messenger friends is coming soon
We're working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients. The feature will be available in coming weeks.

Open Chats in Multiple Windows
We hear your feedback! With this release we've added support to open chats in multiple windows.

Retina Display Support
We also added another feature you've asked for - support Retina display. Now you can take full advantage of improved usability and of higher resolution screens.

Skype for Mac is a free download from Skype.com.

Article Link: Skype 6 for Mac Now Supports Facebook Logins and the Retina Display

DaDalle · Oct 24, 2012, 01:52 PM

How about Notification Center support?

miniroll32 · Oct 24, 2012, 01:57 PM

When are they going to release the update that fixes crappiness?

waqas · Oct 24, 2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaDalle

How about Notification Center support?

I installed it. Notification Center support's included.

Dias · Oct 24, 2012, 02:04 PM

So, how do I start a conversation in a separate window?

nikomakhos · Oct 24, 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dias

So, how do I start a conversation in a separate window?

Go to 'Preferences' -> 'General' -> 'Open conversation in new window when double-clicked in the sidebar'.

kirky29 · Oct 24, 2012, 02:20 PM

Chats in a another window. Thank you!

byke · Oct 24, 2012, 02:21 PM

Does it still have that pig ugly, and oversized GUI ?
I am still on 2.something because of it.

poobear · Oct 24, 2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by byke

Does it still have that pig ugly, and oversized GUI ?
I am still on 2.something because of it.

Yep. Don't see any difference in the GUI

AeroUK · Oct 24, 2012, 02:32 PM

When you place the Skype Test Call on the Macbook Pro is it normal for the voice that is played back to only come from the right speaker or should it come from both speakers?

Please let me know!

Cougarcat · Oct 24, 2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroUK

When you place the Skype Test Call on the Macbook Pro is it normal for the voice that is played back to only come from the right speaker or should it come from both speakers?

Please let me know!

It should come from both.

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Originally Posted by waqas

I installed it. Notification Center support's included.

I don't see it. My options are built-in or Growl, same as before, and it doesn't appear in NC preferences.

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Originally Posted by nikomakhos

Go to 'Preferences' -> 'General' -> 'Open conversation in new window when double-clicked in the sidebar'.

It's really weird that you can enable/disable that. It's not like double clicking will do anything else there.

ThunderSkunk · Oct 24, 2012, 02:51 PM

If the interface wasn't designed as backward and unfriendly as possible, Skype wouldn't have the unique distinction of being the ONLY app that I use the tiny pixelated iPod Touch version of on this huge retina displayed iPad 3.

But it is, so I do.

For gods sakes, hire someone, anyone to put some, any, thought into your UI already. It's awful, and has been for longer than you could possibly come up with a good excuse for.

BRLawyer · Oct 24, 2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by miniroll32

When are they going to release the update that fixes crappiness?

The best news is: you can resize their window a little better. Skype is THE crap of the crap for UI...amazing.

gumblecosby · Oct 24, 2012, 02:56 PM

How much RAM does this version use? Version 2.8 used 50mb. Version 5 needs 120 -150mb.

BRLawyer · Oct 24, 2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gumblecosby

How much RAM does this version use? Version 2.8 used 50mb. Version 5 needs 120 -150mb.

Without doing anything (just being open), 163MB here.

davids8477 · Oct 24, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by poobear

Yep. Don't see any difference in the GUI

I'll stick to my reliable 2.8.X then

MasterHowl · Oct 24, 2012, 03:05 PM

Installed.

UI is just as awful as before, but notification centre integration is quite nice.

Icon has changed slightly too.

gumblecosby · Oct 24, 2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BRLawyer

Without doing anything (just being open), 163MB here.

Thanks.

If I run Skype 2.8 and Adium for MSN I use 95mb of RAM in total. I was hoping Microsoft might slim down Skype.

KALLT · Oct 24, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cougarcat

I don't see it. My options are built-in or Growl, same as before, and it doesn't appear in NC preferences.

Same here.

zeemeerman2 · Oct 24, 2012, 03:14 PM

That icon!
Also, the menu bar icon is now black instead of coloured (e.g. green as online).

xriderx11 · Oct 24, 2012, 03:21 PM

how about they optimize the iphone 5 while they are at it too.

george-brooks · Oct 24, 2012, 03:24 PM

Just realized yesterday I was using version 2.x and updated to 5. Bad timing!!! haha.

I rarely use skype. iChat/Messages is so much better and I don't have to add a whole extra set of contacts (though I guess now skype integrates with contacts)

frexer · Oct 24, 2012, 03:33 PM

I get this error after updating
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1...irstPage=false

foobarbaz · Oct 24, 2012, 03:37 PM

30 seconds and I've already run into three bugs. My advice: Wait for for the first patches.

wikus · Oct 24, 2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by byke

Does it still have that pig ugly, and oversized GUI ?
I am still on 2.something because of it.

THIS.

Holy hell, the UI designer for Skype 5 should be FIRED.

Oct 24, 2012, 02:20 PM	#7
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byke macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.	Does it still have that pig ugly, and oversized GUI ? I am still on 2.something because of it. __________________ 2010 Mac Mini \| MBA REV B (1.86 SSD) \| iPhone 4s (16gb) \| iTV 2G \| Mac Pro
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MasterHowl macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North of England	Installed. UI is just as awful as before, but notification centre integration is quite nice. Icon has changed slightly too. __________________ Mid-2009 15" MacBook Pro; 64 GB iPhone 4S; 64 GB iPad (3rd Gen); 500GB Time Capsule; AirPort Express; Apple Wireless Keyboard; Magic Trackpad; Apple Remote
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zeemeerman2 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2010	That icon! Also, the menu bar icon is now black instead of coloured (e.g. green as online). Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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Oct 24, 2012, 03:21 PM	#21
xriderx11 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	how about they optimize the iphone 5 while they are at it too. __________________ Iphone 5 black slate, Ipod touch 4G, Macbook pro late 2011 2.4ghz quad core i7
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Oct 24, 2012, 01:52 PM	#2
DaDalle macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2011	How about Notification Center support?
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Oct 24, 2012, 01:57 PM	#3
miniroll32 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	When are they going to release the update that fixes crappiness?
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Oct 24, 2012, 02:04 PM	#5
Dias macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007	So, how do I start a conversation in a separate window?
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Oct 24, 2012, 02:32 PM	#10
AeroUK macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York	When you place the Skype Test Call on the Macbook Pro is it normal for the voice that is played back to only come from the right speaker or should it come from both speakers? Please let me know!
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Oct 24, 2012, 02:51 PM	#12
ThunderSkunk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On da moon.	If the interface wasn't designed as backward and unfriendly as possible, Skype wouldn't have the unique distinction of being the ONLY app that I use the tiny pixelated iPod Touch version of on this huge retina displayed iPad 3. But it is, so I do. For gods sakes, hire someone, anyone to put some, any, thought into your UI already. It's awful, and has been for longer than you could possibly come up with a good excuse for.
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Oct 24, 2012, 02:56 PM	#14
gumblecosby macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	How much RAM does this version use? Version 2.8 used 50mb. Version 5 needs 120 -150mb.
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Oct 24, 2012, 03:24 PM	#22
george-brooks macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York, NY	Just realized yesterday I was using version 2.x and updated to 5. Bad timing!!! haha. I rarely use skype. iChat/Messages is so much better and I don't have to add a whole extra set of contacts (though I guess now skype integrates with contacts) __________________ Mac Pro 3,1: 8 Core 2.8 GHz\|16GB\|Radeon 5870\|2TB+120GB SSD MacBook Pro 8,2: 2.5 GHz i7\|16GB\|750GB+240GB SSD iPhone 5, iPad 4, 11" Macbook Air, 12" Powerbook G4
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Oct 24, 2012, 03:33 PM	#23
frexer macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	I get this error after updating https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1...irstPage=false
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Oct 24, 2012, 03:37 PM	#24
foobarbaz macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007	30 seconds and I've already run into three bugs. My advice: Wait for for the first patches.
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