Skype 5.6 for Mac brings auto updates, full Lion support and more

Despite the small increase in the version number, there’s actually a lot packed into Skype 5.6 for Mac. One of the biggest improvements is the addition of automatic updates – this is something that will be welcomes by anyone who likes to ensure that they always have the very latest version installed and is an important security measure as it means that any problems that have been detected with previous versions can be fixed automatically.

After something of a delay, there is now support for full screen mode in OS X Lion which leaves you free to focus on chats without the distractions of any desktop furniture. Skype has been constantly improving the way that group and conference calls are handled, and this latest update is no different, with interface tweaks and feature enhancements included in this latest version.