Skype 2.7 for Mac Beta was released yesterday but soon became the reason for many Skype users ire. Many who decided to download and upgrade to the new version found themselves not too happy with the new version especially when they found themselves having problems with logging in this early this morning (or probably late Wednesday night). The source of the problem became clear when Skype released a statement at 2pm (GMT) saying that the service was being experienced world-wide due to “deficiencies in an algorithm within Skype networking software.” So while new Skype 2.7 users were assured that it wasn’t the new version just having problems the service outage meant more users affected. Skype advised users world-wide to just leave their Skype clients running since they will automatically be logged in once the problem is fixed, which they estimate to be done withing 24 hours. In the meantime Skype downloads has been suspended until the network problem is fixed.

Due to the software outage previous reviews regarding bugs with Skype 2.7 for Mac Beta have been retracted by various websites. It is still impossible to tet the new Mac client reliably so that while it might be buggy indeed users are yet to see whether this is the case or not.

For those interested in installing the new Mac client AFTER the service outage clears up here are the new features that Skype 2.7 has in stored for you:

• See your Apple Address Book contacts in Skype - easily call or SMS anyone who has a phone number in their address-book profile. When sending a SMS, just make sure the number you’re sending to can receive SMS.
• Create and manage public chats by clicking on Chats in the menu bar and choosing Start Public Chat. A public-chat assistant will walk you through the necessary steps.
• Auto Redial for busy or unconnected calls. When your call hits the busy signal, Skype will give you the option of automatic redial every two minutes until the call goes through. This setting can also be adjusted in Skype > Preferences > Calls.
• Easy sound controls – when you need to tweak the sound level during a call, use a simple slider in the call window, or change your device by clicking on a black headset icon.
  
• Overhauled file transfer – wearing a more fashionable jacket, file-transfer now looks elegant and acts even nicer, especially when receiving many files at once

Source for Skype 2.7 features

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