Two new Skype betas make the rounds

Skype released a couple of new betas this past week that look very promising.  Skype 1.4 for Windows adds some nice new features and bug fixes:

• Improved call quality
• Call forwarding
• Personalized sounds, ringtones and pictures
• Improved search, adding contacts and finding contacts from Outlook, Outlook Express and Opera

Note that some add-on applications such as SkypeHeadset do not work with this beta.

Skype 1.2 for the Pocket PC is a long overdue upgrade for this platform and add these features:

• Skype to Skype calls
• SkypeOut calls
• IM chats
• Voicemail support

Note this must be installed via a PC.