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Facebook Messenger adds an easy way to start group calls
If you've ever tried initiating a group voice or video call on Messenger, then you know that it's not intuitive at all. You'd have to hang up on your friend, start a new group convo and then call from within that window to be able to talk to several friends at the same time. Facebook must have realized that the process shouldn't be more complex than setting up a three-way call on a landline, so it has launched an easier way to initiate group calls. Now, when you want to bring the rest of your circle into an ongoing call, you simply have to tap on the screen and select the "add person" icon.
Skype releases version 5.2 for the Mac
Skype has released a new version of its VoIP and video calling application for Mac OS X. Version 5.2 includes features such as group video calls (already present in the earlier version) and new screen sharing for its premium members. The company has also posted a tips & tricks page of shortcuts for the Mac. Group calling requires one member to have a premium subscription that costs between US$4.99 and $8.99 per month. This individual can launch a group call and invite multiple participants regardless of their subscription status. Screen sharing was already present in one-on-one calls, but this version lets you show documents, presentations and more to a group. This feature will be attractive to business users who work remotely with colleagues and clients. Besides group calling and screen sharing, the new Mac version of Skype has a control bar that lets you mute or hang up a call if you have switched to another application. Skype also makes it easier to find recent conversations and added a new History section to find those contacts that use Skype infrequently. You can download Skype 5.2 for the Mac now from the Skype site. [Via TechCrunch]
