The main improvements can be found under the hood of the audio engine. In the real world, this translates to significantly reduced background noise, less delay, fewer call drops, and fewer cut-outs. And if you change your headset, headphones or microphone, there’s no need to mess around with sound settings. 3.8 takes care of it behind the scenes. [1]
Skype v3.8 has been available for download for a while now, and the release announcement proclaims many improvements and recommends upgrading to the new version.
And even if you’re happy with an older version of Skype, we recommend upgrading to the latest. If only it’d come with that new-car smell… [1]
There seems to be a fair amount of disagreement on the Forums and Blog comments that 3.8 is an improvement from 3.6
Taking a risk I have installed Skype v3.8.0.115 (Version 3.8.0.115 File size 21 MB. Official release. Release date: April 29, 2008. File name: SkypeSetup.exe)
What’s new in this version
Focus on call quality
Major improvements in sound quality, which mean significantly reduced background noise, less delay, fewer call drops and cut‑outs.Change devices easily
Change your headset, headphones
[1] Skype 3.8 for Windows goes public with audio improvements, other tweaks (2008-Apr-29) [Skype Blog]
[2] Skype 3.8 for Windows leaves beta with better features, hopefully (2008-Apr-30) [gadgetell]
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