
However, while there are now a lot of free alternatives, for business there are paid options available to ensure the best quality for calls and video. Not all users were happy about the acquisition and following changes, and with the growth of rival services, a number of Skype users began to migrate to these. Some people prefer not to use Skye after Microsoft bought it in 2021 and started making changes, such as integrating it into its office suite of software applications. Not only do these offer voice-calling over the internet by default, most now also include video conferencing (opens in new tab) features. The Skype 5.0 Beta for Mac works well in Mac OS X v10.5.8 (Leopard) or newer.Although Skype became one of the early success stories when it came to easy-access VoIP (opens in new tab), there are many alternatives now available.
The new Skype 5.0 Beta for Mac is available for free download from, or user can direct download the Skype 5.: Skype_5.dmg. Floating Contacts Monitor to see online contacts and contact groups.Quickly rejoin calls if Internet connection fails momentarily.Personalise contacts via user profiles.Offline IM for users to send and receive instant messages even if the recipient is offline.

The new Skype 5.0 beta for Mac includes the following new features: Besides that, the group video calling features is also included in this beta version for users to make video calls with more than two people at a same time. The new Skype app has been improved with all-in-one window for ease-of-use and is integrated with Mac address book for easily call, IM and SMS. The Skype 5.0 beta has a revamped interface and simplified navigation that looks Mac-like experience. To tap the increasing number of Mac users, Skype has released the new version of Skype 5.0 beta for Mac, which the big jump in version number over the current stable release, Skype 2.8 for Mac.
