Skype just released the brand new 5.0 version of their popular VoIP software, now with advanced Facebook integration and group video calling up to 10 persons at the same time. All this means that you can now check your Facebook status, view your news Feed, call and IM your friends, without needing to open your browser.

The new, simplified interface is also more polished and intuitive. Call quality has been improved as well.

Of course, Skype 5.0 is only available on Windows platforms but the changes should be rolled out progressively to Mac and mobile versions.