Skype to lose SMS Connect feature at the end of August
Microsoft’s Skype app will soon lose the SMS functionality that allowed users to send and receive SMS from an Android phone. The
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Skype for Android bug may cause the app to automatically answer incoming calls
The Skype app on Android may have a serious bug causing it to automatically answer incoming calls in some circumstances.
Skype removes Snapchat-inspired "Highlights" feature from its mobile app
Skype Highlights were an uninspired attempt to copy Snapchat's popular Stories format, and it's finally gone from Skype for iOS and Android.
New "SMS Connect" feature in Skype for Android will soon let you send and receive SMS on your PC or Mac
It will soon be possible to use Skype on your PC to send and receive text messages from an Android phone, as the latest preview version of Skype v8 suggests it.
Skype’s redesigned app is now available in preview on Android tablets
The new tablet app is now available in preview, and it follows the recent release of a new Skype for iPad client.
Microsoft unveils new version of Skype optimized for older Android devices
Android users stuck on older versions of the OS will soon receive a new version of Microsoft’s Skype Android app.
Skype Preview Android app updated with bottom navigation bar, other UI improvements
Microsoft did not forget it's Andriod users, bringing elements of that same update to Skype Preview on Android, complete with a new bottom navigation bar.
Skype Android app joins WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger in the 1 billion downloads club
Skype may be far less popular than WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger these days, but the messaging app has finally passed 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store.
Skype for iOS and Android now supports language switching, panoramic photos and more
The latest version of Skype for iOS and Android let you switch languages in the settings and share panoramic pictures with your contacts.
Skype 8.4 for iOS and Android brings back mood messages, dates in chat and more
The latest version of Skype for iOS and ANdroid brings back mood messages, dates in chat as well as many other small improvements.
The new Skype app will soon suggest mutual contacts for you
The messaging app is further evolving into a real social network with the introduction of mutual contacts suggestions in the latest preview apps on iOS and Android.
Microsoft addresses complaints about the new Skype app, says "we will build the next generation together"
Microsoft is addressing the complaints about the iOS/Android Skype app, and is saying that "we will build the next generation of Skype together"
Users are calling the new Skype experience on mobile "the worst ever"
Microsoft started to roll out its new Skype experience on iOS and Android devices last month, and consumer feedback has not been great so far.
Best Microsoft apps for your new Android device
Here are the eight Microsoft apps that you can use to make the most of your Android device.
Skype for Android updated with new calls tab interface, group call active speaker indicator, and more
Skype for Android got a update with some handy features yesterday improving the calls tab interface and group calls, along with a few bugs.
Skype for Android updated with streamlined contact discovery and improved reliability on Samsung devices
The Skype for Android app has just been updated and it brings streamlined contact discovery and improved reliability on Samsung devices.
Skype for Android updated with support for Android N and cross-platform suggested contacts
The Skype team has delivered an update for the Skype for Android app, and it brings support for Android N and cross-platform suggested contacts.
Skype now supports bots on Android devices with latest app update
Microsoft has released a new update for its Skype app on Android devices, and the messaging app is now the latest version to gain support for Skype bots.
