Group video calls are coming to Skype for Android, Windows 10 and iOS

Group video calls are coming to Skype for Android, Windows 10 and iOS

Skype   14:16:00

The team at Microsoft's video calling platform Skype has recently stated that it will be launching group video calls for its users. The video calling service is slated for users of Androids, iOS and Windows 10 only.

This new feature is expected to take some weeks before roll-out, but you can pre-register to be notified when it finally rolls out here

The platform is boasting that in the past ten years of its existence, its users have made more than two trillion minutes of video calls. It predicts that the next trillion is bound to be reached faster especially with the launch of group video calling on smartphones.

Skype gets enhanced search and ability to save video messages update on Android

Skype gets enhanced search and ability to save video messages update on Android

Skype   16:32:00

Skype for Android has recently been updated version (6.11) which comes with several features like the ability to save your video chat, enhanced search feature and also ability to share photos with groups.

The new update allows users save a video he/she records or receives to their phone’s photo gallery with just a tap. It also allows users to share photos from their gallery directly to a group conversation, and forward a file/photo shared in group chat to another contact or group.

Furthermore tapping on a contact or chat in the Recents tab for a few seconds now brings up a new toolbar having options to mark as read, delete or even mute notifications. And last but not the least the update also comes with the ability to perform search on conversation content, as well as upgraded Mojis.

Non registered users can now join Skype conversations by clicking a unique link

Non registered users can now join Skype conversations by clicking a unique link

Skype   18:00:00

Skype can now be used by a non-registered user, the Microsoft-owned service made this known by introducing a new feature that makes this possible. Individuals who do have a Skype account can now begin a conversation and then share a unique link to it. For every conversation a unique link is given, and the individuals who are sent such a link can join it and chat even if they're not Skype registered users by just clicking the link. This feature presently works for guests through Skype for Web on computers.

Users inviting others to conversations through these unique links can do so from Skype for Mac, Skype for Web and Skype for Windows. The feature is presently limited to the US and UK. Guests have the opportunity to join conversations from Skype for iPad, iPhone, and Android, but only if they already have an account.

The Company says it's working hard to roll out this feature to the rest of the world too, and could happen over the next two weeks. Also the ability to start a conversation and share a link to Skype from mobile devices is coming soon. Watch the official video below



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Skype gets translator add-on which eliminates language barrier problem

Skype gets translator add-on which eliminates language barrier problem

Skype   14:42:00

Microsoft's video calling platform - Skype has been updated with translator. This new feature, which translates conversations in near real time is now available free for users of Skype desktop client. Around six voice languages are available at launch, they are Mandarin Spanish, English, French, German and Italian as well as Fifty others just for text-based messaging.

With the new update, Microsoft hopes to break language barriers, by enabling better business transactions, friendly chat, interviews and so on that involves different languages.

If the service is available in your region, then you will notice a new globe icon in the top right of the window. Turn your Translator on by clicking the icon, this in-turn automatically translates whatever you say during your conversation. Furthermore your conversation will be translated in subtitles also.

Tech analysts who have tested this new add-on still believes there is more to be done in making the new feature near perfect. 

Presently this new feature is available only on the web platform, Microsoft's says the add-on will be available for windows desktop app in a few weeks. You can watch the video below on how to set up your Skype translator.

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Skype 6.0 update - redesigned for iPhone, iPad and Android

Skype 6.0 update - redesigned for iPhone, iPad and Android

Skype   09:43:00

Microsoft has released an update for its video calling platform - Skype 6.0 version for Android, Iphone and Ipad users. This updated release features a new optimized design for both Android and IOS operating systems.

With its Android version having a floating action button that allows incredibly simple to start conversation, whether you’re starting a video call, chat, audio call or sending a video message. This new release has an upgraded search, where you can now find your most important contacts and conversations much faster and easier. Furthermore users now can easily see how many unread messages he/she has, as its easier to identify what you’ve read and what you haven’t now.

Similarly for its IOS version, users can expect simpler and familiar navigation that gets you to your conversations fast. With Skype 6.0 users can use swipe gestures to quickly make calls and easily manage his/her messages. It is now easier to find things in Skype. Users can simply use the new recent tab to search your messages and find contacts and groups.

According to Skype: 

All the features you love on Skype for iPhone are on your iPad too. We’ve made messaging on Skype for iPad a whole lot better – you can share your location, send large emoticons, see web link previews and easily send and receive photos. Skype for iPad also helps you stay in touch with your groups – now start a group chat or a group voice call straight from your iPad.

You can download the recent updates from Playstore and ITunes app store .

New version of Skype for Android now remembers your log-in details

New version of Skype for Android now remembers your log-in details

Skype   15:45:00

A new version (version 5.5) has been released by Microsoft for its Skype Android platform.  This new Android version update now remembers users log-in details, easing the stress of signing back in. Users now only need to just tap on the arrow as seen in the image below...

Although, if a user still wants the old method where the app requests for password every time he/she signs in, all you have to do is to tap on the menu icon '---' > Settings and look for the desired option under the Privacy section.

Furthermore, Microsoft stated that the web link preview feature will also be added to app, allowing users to see a preview of the content before they open a web link. The Company says feature will be released in the next few weeks.

Users can download the update from Playstore

With many social networking sites now offering video calls, i still wonder if people still use Skype. Do you use Skype?

Source: Skype Blog