The new version of Skype 6.1 for Windows comes with a long list of improvements, including Outlook integration in the toolbar.
Outlook now displays the online status of each of your contacts in a list.
Additionally, users now have the ability to call someone on their mobile or landline from Outlook, as well as send an instant message or start an audio or video call with a contact from Outlook.
In addition to Outlook integration, there is an improved feature for adding new contacts that makes it much easier to use.
See the full changelog of the new version
What's new in Skype 6.1.0.129:
It's easy to get in touch:
· We have integrated Skype and Outlook to display contacts' online status, contact information and mood message within the Outlook contact card.
Call any phone:
· When you want to call someone on their mobile or landline from Outlook, Skype will initiate the call for you. You can call anyone as long as you have their contact information in Outlook, but you don't need to be friends on Skype. You can use your existing Skype credit or subscription to reach them.
Stay in touch with your Skype contacts:
· When you want to contact anyone in your Outlook contact list who is already on Skype, you can instant message, audio or video call them. To do so they need to be in your Skype contacts list to reach them.
· This feature works with Outlook 2010 or higher and enables you to connect over Skype when email details match.
Add a new contact:
· We have made adding a contact easier than ever. You can now add someone by searching for them directly out of your contacts list. If they're not in your contact list yet, results will come up so you can add them in 2 clicks.
New profile with more accessible account information:
· Finally, we have updated the account information area to make it easier to navigate around your account data.
