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Skype has just released Skype 4.1 Beta for Windows. The beta version of Skype 4.1 offer some new features which are discussed below one by one.

1) Screen Sharing Option: Skype has introduced this new option in its 4.1 beta version.  Through Skype screen sharing option, users can share their screen with other Skype users on a one on one basis. This means that screen sharing is not allowed for multiple users or on a group. The screen sharing option is also restricted through one way of sharing only. Users can not simulatenously share their screen with each other. To use this feature, press “Share” button in the IM area or via the “Call menu”. The screen sharing was already available in Mac version.

2) Accessibility: Skype 4.1 beta offers improved keyboard navigation. It also added support for visually impaired users, using screen reading software such as JAWS

3) Improved Contacts Importing Option: It has also added Gmail and AOL to the list from where you can import your contacts.

4) Birthday Reminders: The new Skype 4.1 will alert you when its the birthday of any of your contacts. The reminder is usually given at midnight.

Beside these four features, improvements were made into color scheme, toolbars, send contacts, installer and overall improvement in password rules for enhanced security.

To download Skype Beta 4.1 click here.  To read the detail Release Notes for Skype 4.1 Beta for Windows, click here.