Skype has just released a big update to its Mac application, adding official support for Mac OS X Lion and HD calling.
With Skype 5.3, Mac users can finally enjoy the HD calling feature that PC users have had for quite some time.
To take advantage of the feature, users will need to use one of the FaceTime HD camera built-in to newer iMac and MacBook Pro machines or use an external HD camera like the Logitech C910. Skype recommends that users have an upload/download rate of 1.5Mbps for HD calls.
The new version of the app is also fully compatible with Mac OS X Lion. If you haven’t upgrade to Lion, Skype 5.3 still works with Mac OS X versions going back to Mac OS X Leopard.
Skype has been on a tear in recent weeks, releasing an official Skype for iPad app and upping the number of supported Android devices.
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Posted on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:14:45 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/c_wVJp0fHeQ/
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With Skype 5.3, Mac users can finally enjoy the HD calling feature that PC users have had for quite some time.
To take advantage of the feature, users will need to use one of the FaceTime HD camera built-in to newer iMac and MacBook Pro machines or use an external HD camera like the Logitech C910. Skype recommends that users have an upload/download rate of 1.5Mbps for HD calls.
The new version of the app is also fully compatible with Mac OS X Lion. If you haven’t upgrade to Lion, Skype 5.3 still works with Mac OS X versions going back to Mac OS X Leopard.
Skype has been on a tear in recent weeks, releasing an official Skype for iPad app and upping the number of supported Android devices.
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Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/08/skype-mac-hd-calling/#comments
