Skype 6 for Mac Now Supports Facebook Logins and the Retina Display - Page 2

jdavtz · Oct 24, 2012, 03:47 PM

I have the beta for 6 (I think) on my iMac, and 2.8.0.866 on my Macbook Air, and the UI for 2.8 is much much better (sits nicely in the corner of the screen).

Using 42MB here and it's been open for three days.

DivineEvil · Oct 24, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wikus

THIS.

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

I'm also sticking to v2.8, because v5.x was using too much CPU and the fan was constantly spinning on my MBP 13" mid 2009!

pubjoe · Oct 24, 2012, 03:52 PM

Can it 'startup in background' yet?

I never use skype as it pops up with a huge window every time my computer starts - really annoying for an occasional use application that requires being constantly logged in to be useful whatsoever. Apps like this should be as minimal and discreet as possible. If you have to turn it off then it becomes useless for calling people. I also notice that my friends list is nearly always offline, because they've had to come to the same solution - turn it off.

...It's a real shame as chat/cam software is really divided. Everyone uses something different. We could really do with a popular program that everybody uses. Skype was nearly it.

Cougarcat · Oct 24, 2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pubjoe

Can it 'startup in background' yet?

The new Windows 8 version works in the background, just like FaceTime. Hopefully they'll bring the feature to OS X too.

BRLawyer · Oct 24, 2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wikus

THIS.

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

Had forgotten that MS bought them a while ago - so no, he won't be fired anytime soon

Silmarien · Oct 24, 2012, 04:57 PM

Cant find the notifications menu eirther. Only the built in and Growl ones. Also the dealbreaker for me is that sharing a screen requires a premium account now(just like in windows). So can anyone tell me where to find a 2.8.x version?

bsforever · Oct 24, 2012, 05:03 PM

I just updated and then downgraded to the last stable version as it kept crashing on my rMBP. Despite a clean reboot and fresh reinstall twice. Pathetic.

Amazing Iceman · Oct 24, 2012, 06:07 PM

I wonder if there will be an update to the iOS Skype App that would support Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration.
At this point the desktop and mobile versions are out of sync feature-wise.

kayloh20 · Oct 24, 2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazing Iceman

I wonder if there will be an update to the iOS Skype App that would support Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration.
At this point the desktop and mobile versions are out of sync feature-wise.

I've never been able to join a call (answer a call, yes, but not join a call) on Skype for iOS, so it's been out of sync for a while

I'm sure it will at least support Facebook, given that the API is very easy to use (even before iOS 6).

ArtOfWarfare · Oct 24, 2012, 10:33 PM

Microsoft?

Did a miss something? How long as Microsoft had anything to do with Skype, besides the app running on their OS's?

Could explain why I haven't felt compelled to upgrade in a few years...

jw2002 · Oct 24, 2012, 10:40 PM

I'm using v5.3.0.1093. It's okay. One time I let it upgrade to a version beyond that, and discovered that it was infested with banner ads! So Time Machine to the rescue, and I'm not ever going to upgrade it again. And seriously, integrated facebook/skype logins? Yawn, no value added.

moxxey · Oct 25, 2012, 02:22 AM

Although I do like the new Skype 6 (minor) retina improvements, I'll admit it's an annoying and poorly designed application.

If, like me, you have Skype running during the day, at work, on your retina MBP, it forces you to use discrete graphics, which is incredibly annoying. Do you really need to use the discrete GPU just to keep an application running? I can understand it might be needed for the video calls, but why does it need discrete for keeping the app open in your dock?!

This would be the first priority for me - sort out the forced use of discrete graphics.

moxxey · Oct 25, 2012, 04:10 AM

Scrap the above. How embarrassing. It appears they've FIXED the discrete graphics issue with Skype 6. Only uses the integrated graphics when it's idle.

This was my number one concern. Sorted.

ThomasJL · Oct 25, 2012, 04:31 AM

My parents and I use Skype to communicate. We both have 2012 Macs. We both use the Logitech c920 webcam which is capable of 1080p on Windows, but only 720p on Macs. Do any of you know if Skype 6 finally brings 1080p to Macs?

baryon · 04:37 AM

As much as Skype sucks, we don't have any competition or any other choice for instant messaging and video chat. Apple's Messages only works on Macs and Apple products, so you can't talk with anyone on Windows (99% of my contacts are on Windows). MSN Messenger doesn't have video chat for Mac. Google + Hangouts require you to install a plugin, and you can't be always online unless you keep the browser window open all the time… accidentally closed the browser? Well no one can reach you now!

How come no one other than Skype ever made a decent video/chat client? I'm sure it's not that difficult, there's a bunch of stupid useless apps out there, devs should instead be focusing on something that the world needs: to allow people to communicate, which is still not always possible in freaking 2012.

JGRE · Oct 25, 2012, 05:09 AM

And is it still 32-bit? When are they going to upgrade this app to 64-bit?

Jeaz · Oct 25, 2012, 05:20 AM

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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.

The main UI is still there, but a few versions ago they did re-add the old smaller GUI as an option as well, so you can choose. Personally, I find the old smaller UI to be the pig ugly one, but I guess that's just down to taste isn't it :-)

Amazing Iceman · Oct 25, 2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayloh20

I've never been able to join a call (answer a call, yes, but not join a call) on Skype for iOS, so it's been out of sync for a while

I'm sure it will at least support Facebook, given that the API is very easy to use (even before iOS 6).

I use Skype all the time and have barely any issues with both my Mac and iOS and the people using Windows at the other end.
I wonder if your problems are caused by your ISP instead.
That is, unless you are referring to Joining an audio or video chat already in progress, which I haven't tried; actually I did try want to do it once but it was unsupported.

I heard that the Oovoo app would let you do it, but then that's another app and messenger to have, sort of a pain.

joemod · Oct 25, 2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

Microsoft?

Did a miss something? How long as Microsoft had anything to do with Skype, besides the app running on their OS's?

Could explain why I haven't felt compelled to upgrade in a few years...

Microsoft bought Skype for 8 billion dollars if I recall correctly. I don't know who does the development now though

kayloh20 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amazing Iceman

I use Skype all the time and have barely any issues with both my Mac and iOS and the people using Windows at the other end.
I wonder if your problems are caused by your ISP instead.
That is, unless you are referring to Joining an audio or video chat already in progress, which I haven't tried; actually I did try want to do it once but it was unsupported.

I heard that the Oovoo app would let you do it, but then that's another app and messenger to have, sort of a pain.

Oh yes, I do mean joining an active call, sorry. It always puzzles me because at least conceptually it's the same as answering a call, only there's no popup window, right?

Amazing Iceman · Oct 25, 2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kayloh20

Oh yes, I do mean joining an active call, sorry. It always puzzles me because at least conceptually it's the same as answering a call, only there's no popup window, right?

Yeah. Well, maybe in a newer update...
The Messenger integration is worthless if it doesn't work on my iOS devices, so I really hope for an update.

Andy-V · Oct 25, 2012, 08:52 AM

I see a couple of people mention notification center but like others I don't see anything for it. Has someone actually seen Skype do a notification center notification?

zapnyc · Oct 25, 2012, 08:52 AM

OK so you don't like the interface?
I've never had a real problem with it. It gets the job done fine.

I travel the world, and only ONE video chat program works EVERY time...even in bizarrely firewalled hotels in Asia and low-bandwidth small-town hotels in Germany. In every hotel in the USA I stay.

Skype.

needfx · Oct 25, 2012, 08:56 AM

hey babe, you look horrible on the retina display

gumblecosby · Oct 25, 2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zapnyc

OK so you don't like the interface?
I've never had a real problem with it. It gets the job done fine.

I travel the world, and only ONE video chat program works EVERY time...even in bizarrely firewalled hotels in Asia and low-bandwidth small-town hotels in Germany. In every hotel in the USA I stay.

Skype.

You are correct. It works better than FaceTime for me and traverses firewalls well. The complaints are that it has regressed since version 2.8. I have used this version (2.8) in every place I have travelled and it works well. The newer versions offer no improvements in my scenario, use more resources and have a less useful UI.

If 2.8 disappeared tomorrow, I would use version 6 without hesitation though.

Oct 24, 2012, 03:47 PM	#26
jdavtz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chester, UK	I have the beta for 6 (I think) on my iMac, and 2.8.0.866 on my Macbook Air, and the UI for 2.8 is much much better (sits nicely in the corner of the screen). Using 42MB here and it's been open for three days. __________________ iMac 27" i7 ('12), MBA 11" ('10), iMac 24" C2D ('08), BlackBook ('07), iMac G5 ('05) Fuji X100, X-Pro1, XE1, 18-55, 35, 60 Hablo español
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Oct 24, 2012, 06:07 PM	#33
Amazing Iceman macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida, U.S.A.	Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration not yet for the iOS version I wonder if there will be an update to the iOS Skype App that would support Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration. At this point the desktop and mobile versions are out of sync feature-wise. __________________ 17" MacBook Pro (2007) iPad 3G / new iPad LTE 64GB AppleTV 2 Follow @AmazingIceman for useful tech info and more (mention MacRumors).
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Oct 24, 2012, 10:33 PM	#35
ArtOfWarfare macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007	Microsoft? Did a miss something? How long as Microsoft had anything to do with Skype, besides the app running on their OS's? Could explain why I haven't felt compelled to upgrade in a few years... __________________ Battery Status - On the Mac App Store The only app that'll estimate when your wireless devices will need their batteries changed. Like it on Facebook!
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Oct 25, 2012, 04:31 AM	#39
ThomasJL macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2008	1080p? My parents and I use Skype to communicate. We both have 2012 Macs. We both use the Logitech c920 webcam which is capable of 1080p on Windows, but only 720p on Macs. Do any of you know if Skype 6 finally brings 1080p to Macs?
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Oct 25, 2012, 04:32 AM	#40
baryon macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2009	As much as Skype sucks, we don't have any competition or any other choice for instant messaging and video chat. Apple's Messages only works on Macs and Apple products, so you can't talk with anyone on Windows (99% of my contacts are on Windows). MSN Messenger doesn't have video chat for Mac. Google + Hangouts require you to install a plugin, and you can't be always online unless you keep the browser window open all the time… accidentally closed the browser? Well no one can reach you now! How come no one other than Skype ever made a decent video/chat client? I'm sure it's not that difficult, there's a bunch of stupid useless apps out there, devs should instead be focusing on something that the world needs: to allow people to communicate, which is still not always possible in freaking 2012. __________________ Sent from my iPod Shuffle Last edited by baryon; Oct 25, 2012 at 04:37 AM.
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Oct 24, 2012, 03:52 PM	#28
pubjoe macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007	Can it 'startup in background' yet? I never use skype as it pops up with a huge window every time my computer starts - really annoying for an occasional use application that requires being constantly logged in to be useful whatsoever. Apps like this should be as minimal and discreet as possible. If you have to turn it off then it becomes useless for calling people. I also notice that my friends list is nearly always offline, because they've had to come to the same solution - turn it off. ...It's a real shame as chat/cam software is really divided. Everyone uses something different. We could really do with a popular program that everybody uses. Skype was nearly it.
	1

Oct 24, 2012, 04:57 PM	#31
Silmarien macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	Cant find the notifications menu eirther. Only the built in and Growl ones. Also the dealbreaker for me is that sharing a screen requires a premium account now(just like in windows). So can anyone tell me where to find a 2.8.x version?
	0

Oct 24, 2012, 05:03 PM	#32
bsforever macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2008	I just updated and then downgraded to the last stable version as it kept crashing on my rMBP. Despite a clean reboot and fresh reinstall twice. Pathetic.
	0

Oct 24, 2012, 10:40 PM	#36
jw2002 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008	I'm using v5.3.0.1093. It's okay. One time I let it upgrade to a version beyond that, and discovered that it was infested with banner ads! So Time Machine to the rescue, and I'm not ever going to upgrade it again. And seriously, integrated facebook/skype logins? Yawn, no value added.
	0

Oct 25, 2012, 02:22 AM	#37
moxxey macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	Although I do like the new Skype 6 (minor) retina improvements, I'll admit it's an annoying and poorly designed application. If, like me, you have Skype running during the day, at work, on your retina MBP, it forces you to use discrete graphics, which is incredibly annoying. Do you really need to use the discrete GPU just to keep an application running? I can understand it might be needed for the video calls, but why does it need discrete for keeping the app open in your dock?! This would be the first priority for me - sort out the forced use of discrete graphics.
	0

Oct 25, 2012, 04:10 AM	#38
moxxey macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	Scrap the above. How embarrassing. It appears they've FIXED the discrete graphics issue with Skype 6. Only uses the integrated graphics when it's idle. This was my number one concern. Sorted.
	1

Oct 25, 2012, 05:09 AM	#41
JGRE macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dutch Mountains	And is it still 32-bit? When are they going to upgrade this app to 64-bit? __________________ iPhone 4, 2008 iMac 20", iPod Nano, 2011 MBP 13", ATV3, iPad Mini.
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Oct 25, 2012, 08:52 AM	#47
Andy-V macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	I see a couple of people mention notification center but like others I don't see anything for it. Has someone actually seen Skype do a notification center notification?
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Oct 25, 2012, 08:52 AM	#48
zapnyc macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011	OK so you don't like the interface? I've never had a real problem with it. It gets the job done fine. I travel the world, and only ONE video chat program works EVERY time...even in bizarrely firewalled hotels in Asia and low-bandwidth small-town hotels in Germany. In every hotel in the USA I stay. Skype.
	1

Oct 25, 2012, 08:56 AM	#49
needfx macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: macrumors apparently	hey babe, you look horrible on the retina display
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