On Windows, there's more spacing between contacts and chats, as well as message previews for unread chats, making it even easier to follow conversations.Ĭhat and call simultaneously with one click Photos in your new Skype for Windows and Mac apps show up as you'd expect, beautifully displayed for your instant viewing. We've brought more improvements to the desktop. To that end we are adding additional 'opt-in' telemetry reports for users who choose this option: 'Tools> Options>Advanced>Tick 'Help improve Skype.' The reports may contain your Skype ID and or Microsoft Account ID but we will not use it to identify or contact you.įor the last year we've dedicated a lot of time to refresh the chat experience in Skype.

We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our product. When you change your profile picture, we will now show you all of your previous Skype profile pictures so you don't have to look through old files if you want to use a previous image. We have removed the online user counter at the bottom of your Skype Contacts list to unclutter the UI and make more space for your friends within the contacts list.ĭisplay previously created profile pictures We have updated the look of the instant messaging and SMS areas as well. We have refreshed and flattened the Skype UI with a simpler and less cluttered look. We are excited to support our growing community around the world with new localized versions of Skype in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages Skype supports to 38. The feature will be available in coming weeks. We're working on polishing a feature which will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients.

If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy - just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.Ĭalling with Messenger friends is coming soon Now you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and contacts via Skype all in one place. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account. You can now sign into Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account - there's no need to create a new Skype account. Microsoft and Facebook Account Integration Skype has also become popular for its additional features, including file transfer, and videoconferencing. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-based user account system. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet.

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