Skype for Android 8.116.0.213, and Skype for iOS 8.116.0.213 began rolling out April 3, 2024 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
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- Snap, Edit, Share in Style: Skype's mobile camera revamp brings new filters for shots that pop and avatars that reflect the real you. Capture the fun, edit with ease, and update your profile pic with a fresh new look. Your moments, your Skype magic!
- Embrace your inner wordsmith on Android with the enhanced rich-text HTML support! Now, jazz up your messages with a simple long-press for bold, italics, and more—because your words deserve to dress to impress.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
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Skype for Android 8.115.0.213, and Skype for iOS 8.115.0.213 began rolling out March 19, 2024 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Say goodbye to mystery PDFs! The new thumbnail previews give you a quick peek into your documents, so you're always clued in. Whether it's for rapid sharing or better chat flow, your files are now visually vibrant and just a glance away!
- Unwrapping the new System Messages in your Chat: It's a makeover, not just an update! Say hello to clickable names for quick chats with new group chat additions, and clear time-stamped call notifications to easily return a missed call. Chat and call notifications just got a lot more clickable, actionable, and intuitive!
- Tailor your call screen view - now drag, pinch, and tap your video preview to perfection, while on a Skype call. Personalized calls are just a gesture away!
- Ready, set, react! The expanded emojis screen in chat on mobile is refreshed and ready to capture every emotion. With a quick '+' tap, scroll through new categories like Laughs, Cheers, and Applause, and make your mark with the perfect emoticon. Chatting just got a whole lot more expressive!
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.113.0.210, and Skype for iOS 8.113.0.210 began rolling out February 20, 2024 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.112.0.210, and Skype for iOS 8.112.0.210 began rolling out February 12, 2024 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Elevated Menu Etiquette: Give your messages a long press, and watch the new context menu pop-up like magic - now with emoji flair!
- Chat List Makeover: Swipe into style with our revamped chat list when you long press any chat in your chat list - sleeker interactions at your fingertips, because your chats deserve the red carpet treatment.
- Gallery-Style Sharing: Explore the new stylish visual albums when you share 2+ photos and videos, which turn them into a storytelling sleek stack, framed to fit your Skype theme.
Skype for Android 8.111.0.608, and Skype for iOS 8.111.0.607 began rolling out January 24, 2024 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.110.0.218, and Skype for iOS 8.110.0.218 began rolling out December 14, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Chat Makeover, Reply Edition! Skype's message replies just got a snazzy update. Spot replies with ease, bask in theme-synced elegance, and enjoy a design that's accessible yet chic. It's not just a reply; it's a conversation enhancer!
- Tidy Chats, Trimmed Replies! Skype now smartly shortens long replies to three lines, making chats neater. Click to expand, and never lose context in your conversations. It's concise, clear, and clutter-free!
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.109.0.209, and Skype for iOS 8.109.0.209 began rolling out December 4, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.108.0.206, and Skype for iOS 8.108.0.205 began rolling out November 15, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.107.0.215, and Skype for iOS 8.107.0.215 began rolling out November 7, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.106.0.211, and Skype for iOS 8.106.0.213 began rolling out October 18, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Skype Chats Got a Sleek Makeover! Pin your Bing bot, spot faves with a shiny 'Fav' icon, and play hide & seek with your favorites! No more sifting; just swift, stylish chats. Ready for the chat runway? Dive in!
- Bing's in Your Skype Chat, Making Things Lively! No more solo talks; @Bing's your new chat sidekick. From brainy tips to zesty quips, our AI pal ensures every 1:1 chat is a blast! Dive in and make chat history.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.105.0.215, and Skype for iOS 8.105.0.215 began rolling out October 10, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Noise? Not on Our Android Call watch! Dive into crystal-clear calls. Our noise suppression feature ensures only voices shine, leaving the noise behind.
- Files Fly in Style on Skype! Zip into our swanky file experience. Auto-download's in town making every click, tap, and save feel like a breeze. Welcome to file paradise!
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.104.0.207, and Skype for iOS 8.104.0.207 began rolling out September 21, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Context Menu Revamp! Long-press on mobile messages for replying, copying and new emoji reactions. Adapts seamlessly to your color theme!
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.103.0.208, and Skype for iOS 8.103.0.208 began rolling out September 07, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.102.0.211, and Skype for iOS 8.102.0.213 began rolling out August 17, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.101.0.212, and Skype for iOS 8.101.0.212 began rolling out August 14, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Picasso Mode. Just say "draw me a horse" in Skype and let Bing, powered by DALL-E, dazzle you with artistry! It's your chat canvas—paint away! Discover Bing's magic touch in Skype.
- Say hello to Bing, now sliding into your 1:1 chats! With @Bing by your side, expect AI-powered magic and witty insights. Chatting just got a whole lot spicier! Decide to keep or ghost Bing anytime.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.101.0.212 began rolling out August 14, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- 'Auto-play' for back-to-back audio messages is here! Say goodbye to constant tapping and enjoy an uninterrupted audio experience across all platforms. Sit back and let the audio messages play on!
- Embrace your personal Skype chat space. With Send to Myself, effortlessly transfer files, URLs, or save important notes, photos, or reminders, across all your devices. Just search your Skype name or '(You)', favorite it, and voilà! The magic of streamlined self-chatting is yours.
- Meet Bing's magic toolbox! Nestled in the top-right corner of your Bing 1:1 chat, it's your one-stop-shop for exploring Bing’s prowess in Education, Entertainment, Tech, and more. Give it a peek, why don't you?
- Play the Bing bingo. Spot Bing chat prompts in the Bing 1:1 chat? Tap one and leapfrog straight into a Bing convo, submitting the selected prompt. No déjà vu here - prompts reshuffle post-interaction and at every Skype launch, keeping things fresh.
- Peekaboo, hide your chats too! Right-click on a chat, select 'Hide conversation', and voila! Even bustling with new messages, it'll stay undercover. Find your incognito chats via the chat list filter. Hidden but not forgotten!
- Swipe and savor to immerse yourself fully in media. Dismiss or navigate images or videos in view, with an easy upward, downward or sideways swipe. A tap hides all distractions, enhancing your visual experience.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for iOS 8.100.0.205 began rolling out July 31, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- 'Auto-play' for back-to-back audio messages is here! Say goodbye to constant tapping and enjoy an uninterrupted audio experience across all platforms. Sit back and let the audio messages play on!
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for iOS 8.99.0.403 began rolling out July 10, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Embrace your personal Skype chat space. With Send to Myself, effortlessly transfer files, URLs, or save important notes, photos, or reminders, across all your devices. Just search your Skype name or '(You)', favorite it, and voilà! The magic of streamlined self-chatting is yours.
- Meet Bing's magic toolbox! Nestled in the top-right corner of your Bing 1:1 chat, it's your one-stop-shop for exploring Bing’s prowess in Education, Entertainment, Tech, and more. Give it a peek, why don't you?
- Play the Bing bingo. Spot Bing chat prompts in the Bing 1:1 chat? Tap one and leapfrog straight into a Bing convo, submitting the selected prompt. No déjà vu here - prompts reshuffle post-interaction and at every Skype launch, keeping things fresh.
- Peekaboo, hide your chats too! Right-click on a chat, select 'Hide conversation', and voila! Even bustling with new messages, it'll stay undercover. Find your incognito chats via the chat list filter. Hidden but not forgotten!
- Swipe and savor to immerse yourself fully in media. Dismiss or navigate images or videos in view, with an easy upward, downward or sideways swipe. A tap hides all distractions, enhancing your visual experience.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.98.0.411, and Skype for iOS 8.98.0.407 began rolling out June 16, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Refreshed Sign-in Experience. We've revamped your sign-in screens, enhancing your login experience across all platforms. For added convenience, QR code sign-in is now available.
- Meet Bing, your group chat's newest member! Bing auto-joins all group chats, delivering AI-powered insights at your command with @Bing. Choose when to keep or remove it from your chat list.
- Don't just read it, see it. Bing Bot's references now come to life in clickable blue squares. Tapping them uncovers a plethora of related links, opening a treasure trove of knowledge at your fingertips.
- Spreading the Bing magic. Now, it's a breeze to share the AI-powered Bing Copilot's insights with your network on other platforms. Go to Bing 1:1 chat > Bing > Share link and let the wisdom roll.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.96.0.403, and Skype for iOS 8.96.0.403 began rolling out April 14, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- A splash of freshness. Delightful Skype illustrations on empty tabs and during your initial login or as a fresh user. Enjoy the modern design in the Skype app.
- Picture-Perfect Previews. Android aficionados, long-press on notifications to sneak a peek at received images. Now, that's handy!
- Unified call experience. Our sleek call design on desktop has gone mobile! Enjoy the same modern vibe during Skype calls, wherever you are.
- Splash into Style! Experience a silky-smooth launch animation featuring the Skype logo, fresh for Android users.
- Instant invites! Welcome friends to group chats swiftly via the new QR code share button. Meet-up made easy!
- One Skype Fits All. We've tossed the jigsaw puzzle, introducing a single Skype app that glides perfectly on both iPhones and iPads. Say goodbye to the old iPad-specific app.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.95.0.412, and Skype for iOS 8.95.0.412 began rolling out March 15, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Stamp of Trust for your email and phone. You can confirm that your email address and phone number are verified under your profile settings.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.94.0.428, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.94.0.428 began rolling out February 27, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've swept out some pesky bugs and enhanced performance to keep your experience smooth. Just another productive day!
Skype for Android 8.93.0.404, and Skype for iOS 8.93.0.404 began rolling out January 20, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks. Skype for Android 8.92.0.401, and Skype for iOS 8.92.0.401 began rolling out January 3, 2023 and released gradually over the next few weeks. - Make it yours: When you update your icon theme on Android, your Skype icon will be updated as well.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We’ve done some sprucing up and made a few general improvements.
Skype for Android 8.91.0.406, and Skype for iOS 8.91.0.405 began rolling out November 30, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks. - That was easy: For Skype on mobile, you can easily share your unique QR code with friends and family to scan and connect on Skype. Learn more about how to invite someone to Skype.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We’ve done some sprucing up and made a few general improvements.
Skype for iOS 8.90.0.407 began rolling out November 11, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks. Skype for Android 8.89.0.403, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.89.0.403 began rolling out October 3, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
Skype for Android 8.88.0.404, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.88.0.404 began rolling out September 1, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
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I want in: We've added the ability to use search in Skype to find your Meet Now meeting and join it immediately. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
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Looking good: You can add an Emoticon, sticker, or photo to customize your Meet Now meeting. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
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Right meow: You can quickly reply to a Skype message from your iOS device's lock screen by tapping and holding the Skype notification banner and either selecting the Thumbs Up or Reply option.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We rolled up our sleeves and got rid of some bugs for you.
Skype for Android 8.87.0.406, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.87.0.403 began rolling out August 8, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
Skype for Android 8.86.0.407, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.86.0.415 began rolling out July 12, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
Skype for Android 8.83.0.411, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.83.0.416 began rolling out April 12, 2022 and released gradually over the next few weeks.
Skype for Android 8.82.0.403, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.82.0.403 began rolling out March 14, 2022 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.81.0.268, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.81.0.268 began rolling out February 14, 2022 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.80.0.137, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.80.0.218 began rolling out February 1, 2022 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.79.0.95, and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.79.0.97 began rolling out November 29, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.78.0.164 began rolling out October 25, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Stylin’ and profilin’: A bright, new search bar and updated avatars allow you to connect with style.
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Keep it moving: Notifications have moved to the bottom of the screen for easier navigation.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We wrapped some bugs in a rug and took them outside. Then we tidied up a bit.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.77.0.98 began rolling out September 27, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Keep that Data moving: You can now use Skype on the Web on your Android phone or tablet. Learn more about supported browsers for Skype on the Web.
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Blur the lines: Don't bother to tidy up before your Skype on the Web video call; just turn on background blur (because you can do that now). Learn more about customizing your background in Skype.
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That's a solid render: We've fixed some issues with video rendering on mobile, so send those adorable pet videos at your leisure.
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Fresh new threads: We've made some changes to modernize Skype's look, but don't worry, everything is still where you left it.
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Meet, meet, meet: We've made some improvements to the Meet Now flow. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
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The eye in the sky. We've updated the camera function in Skype on your iPhone and iPad to take full advantage of Office Lens. Learn more about personalizing photos and videos in Skype.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've used loud noises to scare off some bugs, then battened down the hatches a little to make everything just a little more solid.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.75.0.140 began rolling out August 2, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Split it up: When using Skype on a Chromebook, you can now use split-window view just like Skype for Desktop. Learn more about split view in Skype.
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Robot dancing: Want to keep up on what's new in Skype, right in Skype? We've added a robot friend to help you out there. Learn more about Skype bots.
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Keeping out the riff-raff: You can lock your Meet Now meetings to make sure only the right people are there. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
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Look behind you: Wish your backgrounds had a little more life? Good news, you can now add animated backgrounds in your Skype video calls. Learn more about changing your background in Skype video calls.
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Video star: We've made some video enhanceents on iOS, so now when you send videos from your iPhone or iPad, you can be sure your friends on other platforms will see them correctly.
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Full send: Now it's easier than ever to share files in Skype on your iOS device. Learn more about sharing files in Skype.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've really cleaned up around here and sent some bugs running for the hills.
Skype for Android 8.73.0.129 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.73.0.92 began rolling out June 7, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Shut it down: Want to end a call on Skype for iPad? Just shut the cover when you're done talking. We live to make things easier.
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All Together Now: Now Together mode works for every call, regardless of how many people are on the line. Learn more about switching views in a Skype call.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We made some general fixes and checked under the floorboards for bugs.
Skype for Android 8.72.0.94 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.72.0.96 began rolling out May 10, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Keep on sharing: We've improved the Share experience on iOS, making it easier to share from other apps directly into Skype.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We chased some bugs off the lawn with a rake, then cleaned up a bit.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.71.0.47 began rolling out April 12, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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We've got you: You can now use Skype for Web on virtually every desktop and mobile browser. Learn about browser compatibility.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've cleaned out a few nests and swept up a bit.
Skype for Android 8.70.0.77 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.70.0.77 began rolling out March 29, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.69.0.96 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.69.0.85 began rolling out February 15, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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Who said that?: You'll see the profile picture of the person who sent the last message in your group chat avatar — hopefully, you won't leave them on read now.
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No more hiding in the corner: We've added a participants button to Skype calls, so you can see who's in the call. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
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Don't lose that number: Good news! You can now purchase your Skype Number directly in the Skype app on iOS!
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've eradicated some bugs and tidied up the place a bit.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.68.0.97 began rolling out January 18, 2021 and released gradually over the next week.
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React Hard 2: React Harder: We've upgraded your custom reaction picker, and you can now have more reactions right at your fingertips. Learn more about reactions in Skype.
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Share away: We've made some improvements to the Share extension in Skype for iPhone and iPad, adding support for dark theme and improving performance.
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Background redacted: Now you can blur your background in video calls on Skype for Android. Learn more about customizing your background in Skype.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've disappeared some bugs and cleaned the place up a bit.
Skype for Android 8.67.0.97 began rolling out December 7, 2020 and released gradually over the next week.
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Let me add you: This version of Skype includes the option to add someone to an ongoing Skype call by their phone number as well as via Skype. Learn more about calling in Skype.
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So many bubbles: The latest version of Skype includes support for Chat Bubbles, Priority Conversations, and Conversation Space on Android.
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That's Fire: Good news if you're on an Amazon Kindle Fire: you're getting a new, updated version of Skype. Learn more about Skype versions.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.66.0.76 began rolling out November 2, 2020 and released gradually over the next week.
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It's a big room: Now you can have those big conversations, because Skype calls now support up to 100 participants. Learn more about making a Skype call.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've moved some bugs to a nice farm upstate and made some improvements.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.65.0.76 began rolling out September 30, 2020 and released gradually over the next week.
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Yes, you in the back: Have a question in a group call? No need to come off mute just yet, because you can now raise your hand in group calls. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've sent some bugs packing and made a few general improvements.
Skype for Android 8.64.0.83 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.64.0.80 began rolling out September 9, 2020 and released gradually over the next week.
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There's no reaction for what I am feeling: Yes, there is. You can now customize the reaction picker in Skype, so the perfect reaction is always on hand. Learn more about the reaction picker.
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Share more, faster: With improvements to the Share tray in iOS, it's now easier to share directly to your Skype contacts.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We chased out some bugs with a rake, then we cleaned the place up a bit.
Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.63.0.76 began rolling out August 3, 2020 and released gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.62.0.85 begin rolling out July 7, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.61.0.96 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.61.0.99 begin rolling out June 8, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
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Background redacted: Didn't have time to tidy up before your video call? Don't worry, you can now blur your background on Skype for iPhone and iPad. Learn how to customize your background on Skype.
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Always on the go: Skype now works with Android Auto, so you can hear your Skype messages and reply hands-free.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We sent some bugs packing and swept up after ourselves.
Skype for Android 8.60.0.79 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.60.0.76 begin rolling out May 18, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.59.0.77 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.59.0.79 begin rolling out April 16, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
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Faster on the draw: You now have quicker access to call controls in the chat menu. Learn more about what you can do in a call.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've chased a few bugs out of the attic and done some spring cleaning.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.58.0.93 begin rolling out March 16, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.57.0.119 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.57.0.116 begin rolling out March 2, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
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I don't even know that guy: Time for some spring cleaning! You can now delete a contact from your contact list.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've fixed a bug that was making Skype not play well with eSim cards, so the two are getting along well now. We've also made various performance tweaks.
Skype for Android 8.56.0.100 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.56.0.104 begin rolling out January 27, 2020 and release gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad 8.55.0.123 begins rolling out December 10, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Do more with your camera: Skype for Android users can now enjoy scanning and sending documents (or even notes on a whiteboard) in addition to other photo and video personalization enhancements. Scan that receipt for last night's tab and send to your friends - they owe you, make sure they don't forget!
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Don't wait. Meet Now on Skype: With Meet Now 
you can quickly and easily create a meeting and invite anyone (even if they aren't on Skype) just by sharing a link.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements: We smashed some bugs, but a quick trip through the car wash cleaned the windshield quite nicely.
Skype for Android 8.54.0.91 released November 4, 2019; Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.54.0.94 begins rolling out November 21, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.53.0.104 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.53.0.102 begins rolling out October 8, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.52.0.149 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.52.0.138 begin rolling out September 16, 2019 and release gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.51.0.80 and Skype for iPhone and iPad 8.51.0.72 begin rolling out August 13, 2019 and release gradually over the next week.
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Director's Cut: You can now upload up to 10 minutes per video from mobile, up from the previous 1 minute. Learn more.
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Selfies for everyone: You can now share pictures and web pages directly from your gallery on Android. Learn more.
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Before I forget: We also added the ability to bookmark messages in conversations. Learn more.
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Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Skype for Android and iPad 8.50.0.43 and Skype for iPhone 8.50.0.38 begin rolling out July 22, 2019 and release gradually over the next week.
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Friends now at your fingertips: We've added a new way to search — you can now find your friends' mobiles and landlines by spelling out their name on the dialpad! Learn more.
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Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Skype for Android and iOS 8.49.0.49 begins rolling out July 9, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android and iOS 8.48.0.51 begins rolling out June 26, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Keeping up appearances: Your appearance settings are now kept when you sign out of Skype.
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Find and seek: You can now search for and find a specific message within a chat.
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Share more while taking up less space: When you share multiple images or videos, they are now collapsed into an album within your conversation.
Skype for Android 8.47.0.73 begins rolling out June 13, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android and iOS 8.46.0.60 begins rolling out May 28, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android 8.45.0.43 and iOS 8.45.0.41 begins rolling out May 16, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
Skype for Android and iOS 8.44.0.40 begins rolling out April 30, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Improvements to message forwarding: You can now forward a quoted message.
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Downloaded photos and videos are now saved to a Skype folder on your device.
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Decline an incoming call with a message: Android users have the option to decline an incoming call with a message. Choose from a selection of common messages or create your own.
Skype for Android 8.43.0.53 begins rolling out April 16, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Switch between Speaker view or Grid view during a video call: You now have the option to switch views to see only the active speaker, or up to 4 participants at once during a video call.
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Screen sharing goes mobile: Share your phone's screen with friends and family, just tap the More button and select Share screen.
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Review before you send: Now, when you drop files or media into a chat, you can preview them before sending.
Skype for Android 8.42.0.60 and iOS 8.42.0.52, begins rolling out March 28, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Quickly view a participant's profile while you're in a call: Simply tap and hold on the participant and select View profile.
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Effortlessly set the mood: Quickly choose a list of mood messages that match your sentiment and change out the emoticon to match.
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Updated descriptions for signing out of Skype.
Skype for Android 8.41.0.64 and iOS 8.41.0.54, begins rolling out March 11, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Large group calls: You can now start a group call in groups up to 50 members.
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The sound of silent meetings: Group calls with more than 25 participants will now be ringless. Rather than ringing everyone in a group, they'll receive a notification that the meeting has started and can jump in when they're ready.
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To ring or not to ring? For group video calls with less than 25 participants, you can choose whether you want your call to ring everyone in the group or be ringless.
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Easier to watch: When videos are shared in a chat, you can now watch them right from your active conversation!
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Search a conversation for a keyword or phrase: Use the Find feature to stay on top of your conversations and instantly refer back to a chat from days, weeks or months ago.
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More ways to block unwanted spam calls: When you receive a call from an unwanted phone number, you'll have the option to block the number right from the chat.
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Stay in touch by being in sync: When you choose to sync your address book with your Skype contact list, your contacts can now be found across your devices so you can connect even more.
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Improvements to in-conversation search results.
Android 8.40.0.76 and iOS 8.40.0.86, begins rolling out February 28, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Why didn't my call go through? When a call isn't successful, you'll now see more details about why it didn't connect.
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More control over live captions & subtitles: Choose to only show subtitles for others and not yourself.
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Added ways to get notified: You now have the option to receive email notifications for missed calls or messages. From your profile picture, select Settings, select Notifications, and then under E-Mail Notifications toggle on the options to receive Missed call reminders and Missed Message reminders.
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Try Skype without an account by signing in as a guest from any platform.
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Improvements to in-conversation search results.
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Make sure your friends know who's calling: How do I set up caller ID?
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Ever type a message and don't remember if you sent it? Unsent message drafts will now show as a draft in your recent chat list.
Android 8.39.0.185, and iOS 8.39.0.175, begins rolling out February 13, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Streamlined call controls: More quickly access your most frequently used tasks – the microphone, camera, and end call buttons. Just tap the More (
) button to find anything else you might need. Learn more.
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Do you hear what I hear? Call participants who are muted will now show their avatar, along with the mute button so you’ll always know when silence is golden – or not.
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Take collaboration to the next level: Seamlessly interact with individual participants while on a group call. Just tap and hold on a participant to access a list of options for interacting. Learn more.
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Express yourself like never before: Now, when you send a message on Skype you can personalize your chat with GIFs and send them right from the chat window.
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Skype will now notify you if you haven’t granted permissions to use the microphone during the call.
Android, and iOS 8.38.0.138 begins rolling out January 28, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Stay in the know: When someone ads you to a group chat, you’ll now receive a notification.
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Improved access for managing your profile and updates to presence statuses.
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View more of your conversations right in your Chats list: Previously you could see just your most recent conversations, now you can scroll through more of them.
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Do more even faster on iPhone and iPad: Swipe left or right from your Chats to quickly access a list of common actions.
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Skype subscriptions are available on Skype for iPhone in Australia.
Android, and iOS 8.37.0.98 begins rolling out January 22, 2019 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Receive SMS messages: You can now receive SMS messags in Skype if you have a Skype Number with Caller ID set up. Learn more.
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New Contacts panel gives you more control, and includes more options for customizing your contacts.
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Get the conversation started sooner: Tap and hold the Skype icon on your device to start a new chat, go to your recent chats, start a new call, or change your presence status. This feature is only available in Skype for Android (6.0+).
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Add a phone number to an existing contact: From your friends profile, select Add a phone number.
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More control over your data use: Choose whether to use WiFi or cellular to automatically download your newest photos – or choose not to.
Android, 8.36.0.52 begins rolling out December 12, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Never go unheard again. If you mute someone, or someone mutes you during a call, you’ll now receive a notification that “another participant muted your microphone."
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You can now remove unessential contacts from group chats. They will receive a notification when they are removed, but you can always add them back at any time. Learn how.
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Set reminders to schedule Skype calls with your friends or family.
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We’ve made improvements to network connectivity, and connection messages, making it easier to know when you’re having connection issues.
Android, and iOS 8.35.0.71 begins rolling out December 3, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Having a bad hair day? Choose if you want to answer a video call with your video camera.
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Poor connection getting you down? We’ve added the option to turn off incoming video when your connection is poor to help improve call performance.
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Never go unheard again. If you mute someone, or someone mutes you during a call, you’ll now receive a notification that “another participant muted your microphone." Learn more about what you can do during a call.
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Push notification order: Push notifications on iOS 12 will now be grouped by conversation instead of chronologically.
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You can now use OneDrive for sharing: Use OneDrive to share files and photos with your friends and family. From Chats, select the add in button, select OneDrive, select the file you want to send, and then select Send.
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New notification sound setting: Stop your device from playing a sound when you get a new Skype message. From your profile, select Settings > Notifications, and then toggle Notification sounds off or on. Learn more about managing notifications in Skype.
Android, and iOS 8.34.0.72 begins rolling out November 12, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Easily share Skype contact details with others: From a chat, select the share contact 
button, select a contact to share, and then select send.
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Make Skype calls right from your address book: From your device address book, just tap the Skype button next to the person you want to call on Skype.
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Search directory improvements: We've refined our search results to better help you find the people you're looking for.
Android 8.33.0.43 and iOS 8.33.0.41 begins rolling out October 24, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
iPhone 8.32.0.44, and iPad 8.32.0.44 begins rolling out October 10, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
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Accomplish more with Microsoft To-Do in Skype: Tap and hold, or right-click on a message to create a task. Manage your To-Do's from your Add-ins.
Learn more about how to get stuff done with Microsoft To-Do.
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Video sharing: The length of videos that can be shared is now 1 minute.
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Choose where to open web links: Now, when you receive a web link from a contact, you can choose whether to open it in Skype, or your default web browser. Learn more.
Android and iPad 8.31.0.92 begins rolling out September 26, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
Android, and iOS 8.30.0.50 begins rolling out September 12, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
Android, and iOS 8.29.0.41 begins rolling out August 27, 2018 and releases gradually over the next week.
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See which account you're signed in with: Have multiple Skype accounts? We've made it easier to identify which one you're signed in to. Tap your profile picture and both your Skype Name and the account you're signed in as will be displayed.
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Archive your conversations: Hide your conversations by archiving them.
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Stop unwanted calls: Unwanted calls from people you don't know can be a distraction. Now, you can avoid those distractions and choose to only allow calls from your contacts to ring.
