Skype News and Updates

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Microsoft adds new emojis, removes some features in Skype for Windows 10's newest update - MSPoweruser

• There are many more reactions available now: You will find, for example, the new icon cube, outside, middle finger and lots of others (even happier than the ones listed above).
• It is now possible to cancel Skype conversations (first it was possible just clear normal messages and hide Skype’s.)
• New welcome screen
• You can no longer hide conversations
• You can no longer add groups to favorites
• Bug fixes and general improvements

 

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The free calling offer is applicable only to Skype calls made to landlines and mobiles in the following Mexico area codes:

• Mexico City : 55
• Morelos : 734, 751, 731, 735, 739, 737, 769, and 777
• Oaxaca : 995, 994, 972, 971, 958, 954, 953, 951, 924, 757, 287, 283, 281, 274, and 236
• Estado de Mexico : 718, 716, 725, 724, 726, 597, 599, 712, 717, 722, 761, 714, 595, 723, 593, 588, 711, 729, 721, 728, 596, 591, 592, 427, 767, 719, 594, and 713
• Chiapas : 918, 919, 962, 966, 961, 964, 994, 916, 967, 963, 968, 965, 932, 992, 934, and 917
• Puebla : 953, 797, 776, 764, 746, 282, 276, 275, 249, 248, 245, 244, 243, 238, 237, 236, 233, 232, 231, 227, 224, 223, and 222

Microsoft Skype announces free calls to mobiles and landlines in Mexico - MSPoweruser

 

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Skype will soon support Snapchat-style photo effects - MSPoweruser

 

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Introducing Cortana in Skype—Microsoft’s intelligent assistant comes to your chat window

Cortana in Skype will be gradually rolled out, starting today, to our Android and iOS customers in the United States.

Introducing Cortana in Skype—Microsoft’s intelligent assistant comes to your chat window | Skype Blogs

 

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Skype for Android hits 1 billion download mark on Google Play Store

 

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The new Skype shuns Windows 10, arrives on older Windows and Mac first - MSPoweruser

 

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Microsoft is creating a unique version of Skype for small business owners and freelancers. The software giant is planning to preview the new version of Skype shortly as a desktop client in the US. Microsoft’s “Skype Professional Account” combines Skype calls, calendar meetings, and payments. This is particularly useful for freelancers that might use Skype to provide tutorials, training, or consulting.
Microsoft unveils special Skype version for freelancers

 

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Apple, responding to questions about Skype's absence, late on Tuesday said it had removed several internet phone call apps from its App Store in China after the country's government said they violated local laws.

Microsoft's Skype pulled from Apple, Android China app stores

 

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Skype for Windows 10 receives touch of Fluent Design in latest update

 

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Skype for Windows 10 Mobile is being affected by flipped video bug! - MSPoweruser
Edit: Microsoft store version is safe to use, desktop version is affected