A major update for Skype users on Mac and Windows has been rolled with a bunch of big improvements.

Microsoft will include a better video chat experience, a multi-tasking feature and free group video calls.

The world's largest software developing company brings to Skype 7.0 a unified experience across all platforms, including mobile and desktop.

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The desktop version has a major UI improvement that includes round avatars to show friends and easy sharing of photos and documents in chat sessions.

Multi-tasking features can also be used during a voice or video call on Windows and Mac without disconnecting the call.

The update also sports side-by-side windows for text and video chat that makes file sharing easier than ever.

"We've made the Skype experience consistent whether you are using your mobile device or your desktop PC. Now, you'll see thumbnail pictures of your contacts, a new bubble-style chat design, and consistent icons for chat, video calls and audio calls," said Skype executive Tom Huang in a blog post.

Skype is still working to improve the overall experience of the service.

These revolutionary changes to Skype's video chatting service are aimed at making life difficult for its competitors.

Skype for Mac 7.0 is now available for download. It aims to provide a more cohesive Skype experience for Mac and Windows users.

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