Microsoft is releasing a new Skype version to stable branch users. The app version 8.53 comes with a variety of fixes and improvements, including the ability to view chats during a call.
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Skype 8.52.76.76 Allows Scheduling a Call for Groups
Microsoft is releasing a new Skype Insider Preview version to Insiders. The app version 8.52.76.76 includes two new features: the ability to schedule a call for groups, and drag-n-drop support for conversations.
Microsoft Rolls Out Skype Message Bookmarks and Drafts, Split View, and more
After testing Insider Preview versions, Microsoft today released a number of new features in the stable version of Skype for both desktop and mobile platforms. The new features include the long awaited Split View, along with message bookmarks and message drafts, and more.
Skype Desktop App Receives Back Split View
As you may already know, Microsoft is about to retire the classic Skype app in November 2018. One of its most popular features, Split View, is finally coming to the latest Skype Desktop.
Skype Receives Message Bookmarks, Colorful Status Icons
A couple of new features are landing on the Skype app. The Desktop Skype app introduces colorful status icons which were removed in version 8 of the app. Also, it is possible to bookmark any message <-- this feature is available on all supported platforms.
Skype is getting a new icon and some bugfixes
Microsoft releases a new Skype version to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. The update features various bugfixes and improvements, along with a new app icon.
Skype to lose SMS Connect in favor of Your Phone app
If you are using the SMS Connect feature in Skype, you will have to switch to the Your Phone app after August 30, 2019. Your Phone will remain the exclusive consumer software to text from your PC.
Skype Screen Sharing is now available on Android and iOS
The team behind the mobile versions of the Skype app today announced the screen sharing feature for Android and iOS versions of Skype. This long-awaited option comes with a number of other improvements and fixes.
Skype for Web: Screen Sharing in Chrome Browser
Microsoft has rolled out a preview version of their Skype for Web service, which brings Screen sharing to Chrome. The new feature is available in Skype for Web on Chrome version 72+.
Skype Insider Preview: Contact Online Notification
Microsoft is releasing a new version of the Skype Insider Preview app for all supported platform. Skype version 8.43.76.38 comes with a new feature - 'contact online notification'.
