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   Skype 7.28

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Microsoft has released [1]Skype 7.28 with the added capability of
   starting a call or text conversation from the Skype dock icon. To
   reveal the new commands, right-click (or use a two-finger tap) on the
   Skype icon, then choose Call phone number to open the Dial Pad to
   initiate a call or select Start a new conversation to begin inviting
   contacts to a new chat thread. Skype's release notes also indicate that
   version 7.28 now enables you to share your location via a pin icon in
   the media bar (where you'll also find icons for sending voice and video
   messages, sharing a photo or a contact, and inserting an emoticon).
   However, when testing with TidBITS staff, the location pin icon didn't
   appear for everyone.

   We also received an email announcement noting that Skype is changing
   the way video messaging works, and that this update is required to
   continue sending video messages. Additionally, you can save video
   messages (which are stored by Skype for a limited time) to your hard
   drive via a new download icon at the bottom of a selected video. (Free,
   43.7 MB, [2]release notes, 10.9+)

   [3][tn_skype-videodownload.jpg]

References

   1. http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/
   2. https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34525/what-s-new-in-skype-for-mac
   3. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-05/skype-videodownload.png

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