Skype 6.6 now available on iOS – Improved multitasking and information detection

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Skype has just released version 6.6 on iOS devices. The new version for iPad and iPhones mainly focuses on improving the multi-tasking experience on the devices.

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Skype gets Bollywood Mojis and emoticons in the latest update

Skype has added a bunch of Bollywood inspired Mojis and emoticons to spice up your chats. The video and calling service from Microsoft has partnered with Yash Raj Films and ErosNow, the on-demand entertainment platform of Eros International, to develop custom Mojis for Skype users.

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Skype adds video message filters to Android and iOS, updates iPhone app with 3D Touch

Skype has added video message filters for Android, iPhone and iPad in the latest update. Video filters are essentially video effects that let you add more fun to your Skype video messages.

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Skype now lets you share direct chat links for easier conversation

With an aim to make conversations easy, Skype has added an ability for users to share direct chat links. The link can be shared with anyone to help them join a group chat instantly.

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Microsoft’s Skype for Business iOS app now available

Microsoft has announced that the new Skype for Business app for iOS devices is now publicly available. The business version of Skype aims at making office communication easier and more efficient.

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Skype 6.3 now available for iOS 9 – Brings Slide Over, Split View and other features

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Skype 6.3 has now been released and it includes support for iPads and iPhones running on iOS 9 as well. It also brings around various new features such as split view and slide over.

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Skype Translator expands to more regions and languages

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Communication is meant to bring people closer and that is what Skype does however one of the major barriers that people face in communication is language. Skype Translator was rolled out as a preview app in December 2014 and since then hundreds of thousands of people have been able to circumvent that barrier.

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Skype starts beta testing messaging app for Android in India

Skype is working on a new standalone messaging app for Android in India. The company has started the beta program and is urging interested users to sign up for the same.

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Skype for Android gets quick photo sharing, adds animated Mojis across mobile platform

Skype has rolled out yet another update to its mobile app on Android. The latest update that bumps the app to version 6.2 adds an easy way for users to share their photos.

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Skype for Android and iOS gets improved navigation, swipe gestures and more

Microsoft has updated Skype for iOS and Android with a number of new features. Both the apps that are bumped to version 6.0 are getting a major overhaul in this update.
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Skype for Android update brings custom ringtones and other features

Skype has updated its Android app with a couple of important features. The latest update that bumps the app to version 5.10 brings custom ringtones.

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Skype expands free group voice and video calling for Web and Outlook.com

Skype has expanded its support for free group voice and video calling to Web and Outlook.com. With the latest update, users can add upto 25  people to a voice call and up to 10 to a video call.

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