Here comes Skype 3.1 loaded with business search feature besides a host of other things. The major attraction of the latest Skype version is SkypeFind which enables users to find and review local businesses. It seems with it Skype is making an effort to match the concept of yellow pages and create virtual yellow pages type of directory.

Skype is encouraging businesses

with this version and with the SkypeFind feature all you need to do is enter the local phone of the business you intend to call and get started with your conversation with just one click.

The account panel has been redesigned in this latest version and in order to enhance your communication experience Alerts Platform and Typing indicators have been added. This is one of the common features you will find in most of the IM applications where you get to know when the other user is typing a message in his window. As of now Skype 3.1 for Windows has been released and we are now waiting for a Linux version. Click here to download Skype 3.1.