A new report reveals that Microsoft won't be left out of the mix when it comes to big tech companies having humans listen in on customers.
Microsoft contractors are able to listen to some Skype calls
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Skype is testing the ability to share your iPhone’s screen during video calls
Skype users may soon be able to share their iPhone's screen during video calls.
Take that, FaceTime! Skype now lets 50 people be on the same video call at once
Skype has doubled the number of group calling participants from 25 to 50, beating Apple's group FaceTime that allows a maximum of 32 people to be on the same audio or video call.
Skype removes Highlights because users couldn’t care less about Snapchat copying
Microsoft's decided that a major Snapchat-style redesign for Skype, released a year ago, was perhaps too much for users so it's removed the Stories-like Highlights feature from the app.
How to use Skype’s end-to-end encrypted private conversations and calls
End-to-end encryption protects your sensitive Skype text messages, VoIP calls and more from eavesdropping. Here's what you need to know about setting up and using this optional feature, called Private Conversations, in Skype's iPhone, iPad and Mac app.
How to customize the appearance of Skype on Mac
If you use Skype for chats or calls on your Mac, you might get bored with the appearance from time to time. But, you do have a few options to change the look and feel of the Skype window. Here’s how to customize the appearance of Skype to fit your taste or even your mood.
Apple acknowledges a bug that lets Siri read out hidden notifications, a fix is coming soon
A bug in iOS 11 that lets Siri read out hidden notifications will be fixed.
Chinese authorities force Apple to pull Skype from App Store
Skype is the latest app to run into problems in China.
Skype for iOS gains Snapchat-like photo filters
Following the recently introduced chat bots, in-call reactions and several Stories-like features, software giant Microsoft yesterday announced all-new Snapchat-style filters for your photos in the mobile Skype app for iPhone and iPad app.
Skype rolling out revamped desktop app with cloud file sharing, customizable themes & more
A major redesign of Skype's desktop app, previewed in mid-August, is rolling out today.
According to Microsoft, Skype for Mac includes themes with customizable colors, the ability to organize your chats by time, unread or status, pin people or groups, standard/compact view, cloud-based media sharing (up to 300 MB per file) and cross-device functionality.
From the Skype blog:
With the new Skype, you can get more done on your PC. We know that changing devices interrupts your flow—no one wants to switch from their computer to their phone just to have a better conversation experience. Now you can send and receive Skype messages in real-time, answer calls directly from your PC and share your screen to present your latest ideas to colleagues.
Other features in this release include reactions for messages and video calls, @mentions, status updates (with mood messages), chat bots and more.
Desktop Skype now includes a bell icon that you can click to reveal an all-new notification panel (this is where you'll also see reactions to your messages, @mentions in group conversations or if someone quoted you). With a new chat media gallery, all your shared content like media, links and files is available in one central place, and you can even sort items by type.
Lastly, Microsoft announced that Skype add-ins are now available now to Skype Insiders.
“It’s now easier than ever to complete everyday tasks in Skype. From sending a Giphy, scheduling an event or sending money to pulling up the latest in the news—our add-ins help you get more done within Skype,” notes the firm.
The Windows maker revamped its mobile Skype apps for iPhone and iPad in June 2017 which, among other enhancements, brought a Snapchat-like Highlights feature that allows users to share auto-vanishing photos and videos that can be decorated with emoji and text.
Highlights is not part of today's update to the desktop app.
Skype for Mac can be downloaded from skype.com/download.
Microsoft is starting to roll out Cortana inside of Skype
Microsoft has begun rolling out Cortana inside of its Skype apps, the company said yesterday.
Skype previews upcoming Mac app revamp
Microsoft today announced availability of Skype Preview for Mac and non-Windows 10 PC users, highlighting some of the features recently launched in Skype for iPhone that are coming soon to its desktop apps for Mac and Windows computers.