Skype for iOS 10 now lets you make calls with Siri, gets CallKit support and more

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Microsoft has updated Skype app for iOS 10 with a bunch of new features and improvements. The update which bumps the app to version 6.25 gets Siri integration, support for CallKit and more.

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Skype rolls out new bots for travel and entertainment

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Microsoft had introduced Skype Bots in March earlier this year following which these bots received an update last month. Now, Skype is adding new bots to the platform that are aimed at making it easy for you to make travel plans, buy tickets for events and so on.

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Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications

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Skype for iOS has received a new update that makes it easier to search chatbots and improve notifications. The latest update bumps the app to version 6.20. Continue reading “Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications”

Microsoft rolls out new Skype Preview for Windows 10 Mobile

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Microsoft has started rolling out the new Skype Preview for Windows 10 mobile devices with the ability to make group video calls. The new software is available to members of the Windows Insider Program. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out new Skype Preview for Windows 10 Mobile”

Skype bot platform gets cards, groups and more in latest update

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Microsoft had introduced Skype Bots in March earlier this year. Now, these bots are getting an update with new features. The company says over 30,000 developers are involved in building bots.

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Skype for Web lets you make calls to mobile phones and landlines

Skype has updated its Web client with an ability for users to make calls to mobile phones and landlines. Users will need a Skype credit or a subscription to start making international calls.

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Skype to shut down Qik video messaging app

Skype has announced that it is killing its Qik video messaging app on March 24. Launched in October 2014 on Android, iOS and Windows Phone, the Qik app allowed users to record video upto 42 seconds long.

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Skype adds support for native Office apps on iOS

Skype for iOS has been updated with a couple of new feature and improvements. The service will now add native support for Microsoft Office documents which means that users can now open, view, and respond to files in the middle of online conversations on Skype.

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Skype for Android improves productivity in latest update

Skype has added a couple of new features to its Android app which focuses on improving productivity. The update brings a call scheduling feature and lets you open files directly in Microsoft Office.

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Skype Translator now available for all Windows users

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Skype has just announced that its Translator feature will be available for all users on the Windows platform starting today. This move comes within a year after Skype launched a Translator preview in partnership with Microsoft Translator.

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Skype introduces group video calling on Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile

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Skype is celebrating its 10th year anniversary of its free video calling feature and it is rolling out a new mobile group video calling feature to mark the occasion.

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