The phone log change was specifically asked for. People complained that you couldn't tell where to call someone back - whether they'd called on their mobile or from home.

If you open the entry in log and see which number/method they used, but want to call back using a different one, just click the picture/icon. It will open their entire phone entry and offer you all phone types (including sms, but not email).

In return, if you are in conversations window, but want to call them instead of replying, you can now click the pic/icon there and open all their options. Much more seamless!

I am mystified by people reporting loss of vid quailty. Mine seems superior. I am blown away by the hig res vid I have.