Skype for Mac OS X Updated

Skype updated their Mac OS X application to Skype 2.8 and is now promising some new features. One which I’m very excited to tell you all is the ability to do screen sharing while your on a call with someone just like on how iChat does it.

So far these are the new features for this release.

Skype Access
Pay as you go public WiFi access so you can stay connected wherever you are. Simply pay per minute with Skype Credit.

Screen sharing
Share what you’re seeing on your computer over a free call. Show someone exactly what you mean instead of typing to explain it.

Better sound and video
A step up in call quality that you’ll really hear – and see.

So update your Skype now! Direct download – Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X

More information on Skype 2.8 for Mac OS X on their website.

iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 3 (Build 7A280f)

Apple seeds its third beta version of iPod & iPhone 3.0 Beta 3 (build 7A280f).

Will update once I get to play with this new build.
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Update 1: From 9 to 5 Mac – iPhone OS 3.0 beta 3 breaks Skype over 3G

Also here are the reported changes on the new build.

• MMS works with modified carrier bundle on German T-Mobile network.
• Spotlight now saves the last search.
• Speed improvements.
• Option for iPods that let you change what your double tap home button is.
• You can change spotlight to search for what you want to search for ex everything but applications.
• iPod icon is aligned.
• Restrictions now add In-App Purchases and Location. and Location.

Update 2: I have now installed the new beta build on my iPhone 3G and I can now confirm that iPhone 3.0 Beta 3 makes Skype calls over the 3G network not possible. (please see screen shot below)

Update 3: This new version fixed my YouTube problem which started on the first version of iPhone 3.0. Finally it’s been fixed. This is a lot snappier as well compared to the last build.

Finally I have been able to make Internet Tethering to work on my iPhone 3G. I had made successful pairing to my MacBook. I tested tethering via Bluetooth and USB – both are working all just fine. Now I think with this new feature, I may need a bigger data bundle.