Skype has released its second beta version of Skype 4.0 for Windows users. Skype 4.0 beta 2 is a revamp version of beta 1 which released in June. The most significant difference between beta 2 and beta 1 is the user interface. The beta 1 using the full screen of window by default while beta 2 offering a new compact view option.

Skype 4.0 beta 2 offers a similar look like Skype 3 with a contact list in one window and chat, audio or voice window showing up in a second screen.

The new beta version also introduces contact groups that allow user to arrange their contacts by category and the notifications which will show alerts in Windows Taskbar, system tray and in the program itself.

Skype plans to release at least one more beta version of Skype 4.0 before the final release that is expected to include the features like call history, public chats, birthday notifications and others.

Download: Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows

Source: Skype 4.0 Beta Home Page