Skype just seems to get better with time. This Internet phone and video calling software will be getting an update pretty soon. The new Skype 2.8 beta for Mac OS X is on the way now. So, what will be its new features? Screen sharing and integrated Wi-Fi hot spot connector are the things to look forward to. The screen sharing feature for one thing will surely be a welcome addition to the voice, video, and chat capabilities that come naturally with the software. Businessmen will definitely find this feature very useful.

Now, the Wi-Fi hot spot connector allows Skype users to access the Boingo network and pay their credit on a per minute basis. So, if the user needs to send a quick message to someone online, it’ll be just be for a minimal fee of $0.19/minute. The amount spent by usre will automatically deducted from the user’s Skype account.

The 2.8 beta is already available for download. If you are an avid Skype user and are just dying to try out what’s in store for you in the new version you can download it now. Just be sure you use a Mac!