Skype News and Updates

[Anup Tiwari]

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has launched a new version of the company's popular VoIP/messaging app Skype. Bearing the moniker Skype Lite, the app, as the name suggests, is primarily geared towards users with slow mobile data connections.India-born Nadella announced Skype Lite on the second day of Microsoft's two-day technology and business conference, Future Decoded, being held in Mumbai

Microsoft launches Skype Lite for 2G smartphones | Gadgets Now

 

[wewake]

Good-News-Skype-Lite

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Microsoft launched its Skype Lite app for low-end Android smartphones last month and with its latest update, the Redmond-based company has now added the support for Kannada language to the video-chatting application as well. Separately, the Linux version of the app has also moved from alpha to beta and has received some new features and bug fixes.

Talking first about the Lite version of the app, as it was developed in Hyderabad and was launched exclusively for India, it doesn't come as a surprise that the company has decided to add support for a popular regional language - Kannada to the app. The latest update can be downloaded from Google Play.

Moving to the Linux version of the app, which has now moved into beta phase with release of version 5.0, Microsoft has added several new features to Skype for Linux. With version 5.0, the company has added the ability to place calls to mobiles and landlines with Skype credit. "One-to-one video calls can be made from Linux to Skype users on the latest versions of Skype for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac," the company said in its blog post.

Skype for Linux will now be able to view shared screens from other Skype desktop clients (Windows 7.33 and above, Mac 7.46 and above), the company said. With the update, the Unity launcher now displays the number of unread conversations, and online contacts in contact list will now include Away and Do Not Disturb statuses, Microsoft added. You can download the Skype for Linux beta version 5.0 from company's website.

Skype Lite Gets Brings Kannada Language Support, Skype for Linux Moves to Beta | NDTV Gadgets360.com

 

[Siva]

Last month, Microsoft introduced "the next generation of Skype." The highlight features were Snapchat-like stories, a revamped user interface, and support for "add-ins" that extend the app's functionality. But the update wasn't popular with everyone, and Microsoft has implemented a few changes in response to feedback.

One of the most jarring chanages with the new mobile app was the removal of the status display for contacts. You couldn't see who was online or not, which was a huge issue for some users. This has now been reversed. Native sharing capabilities have also returned, so you can send content from chats directly to another installed app. There are also a few new features, like more themes and a tweaked user interface for conversations.

Skype brings back status icons on the mobile app, adds new themes

 

[Bapun]

To send money, you’ll need to be using the latest version of the Skype mobile app, but the friend or family member who’s receiving the funds can be using any version of Skype. If you, or your friend who’s receiving the funds, don’t already have a PayPal account, you’ll be prompted to create one the first time you use Send Money.

To use the Send Money feature, both you and the funds’ recipient must reside in one of the 22 countries* in which Send Money is supported, and currency exchange is no problem. If you’re sending funds from the U.S., for example, to someone in Europe, you will have the option to send money in Euros.

Whether it’s to send money to your daughter studying abroad, reimburse a friend for grabbing milk at the store, or one of a million other reasons you might need to transfer cash, Send Money makes it easy and efficient. Download the latest version of Skype for your iPhone or Android phone and give it a try, or learn more about how Send Money works.

Skype and PayPal team up with new Send Money feature | Skype Blog

 

[Siva]

Skype v8.3 adds light and dark themes, activity indicators, and chat reordering [APK Download]

 

[Bapun]

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Starting today, the next generation of Skype is available in preview on desktop computers. It’s not yet complete and we need your feedback. We’re committed to providing a Skype experience you love, enhancing the way you talk, text, and experience the world—all from the comfort of your desktop.

Hello, desktops. Meet Skype Preview

 

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Skype Lite's new SMS Insights feature helps you stay on top of important messages

 

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Microsoft's desktop Skype Preview app gets all the newest Android and iOS features - MSPoweruser

 

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Skype gets Cortana integration on iOS, Android and Windows - MSPoweruser