Skype is getting a new look for Mac and Windows.
The Microsoft-owned video chat service on Thursday debuted version 7.0 for Mac and also offered a preview version for Windows.
Skype’s Tom Huang said the new versions had been redesigned to “make it easier to chat and share.”
Users will now see thumbnail pictures of their contacts, a new bubble-style chat design, and consistent icons for chat, video calls and audio calls, making Skype consistent across mobile and desktop devices.
A new side-by-side design allows users to be sharing messages, photos, or files with one person while on another call.
“People love multi-tasking,” Huang wrote in ablog post. “Many of you already exchange IMs while on a live call today. With the new side-by-side design, you can effortlessly multi-task on a voice or video call.”
On Mac, this feature only takes one click.
The update also includes improvements to file sharing. For instance, when sharing file types like Office documents and PDFs, the user will see file icons displayed “to make it easier to visually scan for and find different files in your chat history.”
To download Skype for Mac 7.0 click here. Those wishing to check out the new preview for Windows desktop should click here.
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