Skype ships Skype for Mac 2.0 Gold
updated 09:20 am EDT, Mon October 23, 2006
Skype for Mac 2.0 Gold
Skype today announced a final version of its internet phone application for Mac users and a new Mac-compatible speaker phone system. Skype for Mac 2.0 Gold allows Mac users to make video and video calls over the internet--to both Mac and Windows users. Users can also call traditional mobile and land phones for reduced costs, according to the company. The free software supports group chats of up to 100 people. Users can also purchase optional services, such as a Skype phone number, voicemail, call-forwarding, and more. The software runs on Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later and requires a microphone. In support of today’s Mac announcement, Skype partner IPEVO has announced the release of the IPEVO Xing, a soon-to-be Skype Certified, Mac-compatible Speakerphone. It features 16kHz a sampling rate with high voice fidelity, echo-cancellation technology, built-in DSP for realtime interactive multiparty conversations, private input/output jacks, and more. The IPEVO Xing is available in the U.S. and internationally for $130.
