Colorful Windows 10 Icons: Skype

Skype, the app that doesn't need introduction, has got a new icon that plays nice with other colorful icons in Windows 10. Microsoft is known for making new colorful icons for Windows 10. The new icons were expected to be used in a special edition of the OS for dual-screen devices, Windows 10X. However, Microsoft has made icons available across the entire Windows 10 family.

Microsoft has updated the Skype icons everywhere, including the Start menu, the notification area, and the main app icon.

 

The new icons have been initially found by enthusiasts, but recently Microsoft officially introduced them. With new icons, Microsoft pursuits a goal to develop a flexible and open design system to span a range of contexts, to signal innovation and change while maintaining familiarity for customers.

Also, Microsoft is trying to resolve Windows icon inconsistency, as it includes many icons from previous Windows versions, including Windows XP, Windows 2000, and even Windows 95. Certain icons, while being modern, just don't fit the design style of the OS.

Windows Insiders have received their first set of new icons with Windows 10 Build 19569, featuring the new icons for Calculator, Mail & Calendar, Alarms & Clock, Voice Recorder, Groove Music, and Movies & TV. Later, the new icons became available to non-Insiders with app updates from the Store.

We can expect more icons for first-party apps to come in the near future.

Also, Microsoft is making similar colorful icons for their modern Office suite, Office 365, available by subscription and as an online app.

All the known icons are below.

Skype

 

Tips

Paint 3D

Sticky Notes

Photos app (November 22, 2019)

The app has received a new colorful icon, will be available for both Core and Desktop editions of Windows 10.

For comparison, the older version looks as follows:

Office Sway

Note: Office Sway is a presentation program and is part of the Microsoft Office family of products. Sway was offered for general release by Microsoft in August 2015. It allows users who have a Microsoft account to combine text and media to create a presentable website.

Microsoft Stream

Calculator

People

• • Version 1

• Version 2

Alarms

Windows Maps

Mobile Plans

Feedback Hub

Whiteboard

File Explorer

Groove Music

Solitaire Collection

Movies & TV

MSN Weather

 

Mail

Calendar

Camera

Snip & Sketch

Planner

Microsoft Planner has received a new icon, following the designs of icons for PowerPoint, OneNote, Calendar for Android, Teams, and Yammer.

MS Office icons

Also, see Microsoft Office Icons Are Getting a New Look.

Mail and Calendar apps for Android

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