Skype latest version 5.0 have a new cleaner interface with Facebook integration. With the Facebook integration you can update your status, View friend's facebook updates or can also make call to their mobiles.
Sign in to Skype and select the Facebook tab in the main window. Click 'See News Feed in Skype' to connect your Skype and Facebook accounts.
Earlier we have posted that the new version includes group video calls many more other eatures when the beta was launched , Here is that post
* Up to 5-way group video call
* Redesigned calling experience
* Improved video snapshots gallery
* Improved browser plugins performance on some websites.
* Reduced false positives on browser plugin phone number recognition.
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