For sure there is a new version but I think the most important annoucement is the Skype API. Right now it is not sure what we will get, but I already see lots of possibilities for that.
TOOLS: new version of skype released
Skype released a new Windows version (v1.0.0.94) of its great freeware VoIP tool. As you know, versions for MacOS X, Linux and PocketPC platforms are also available.