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Microsoft has released a new Skype Insider update under version 8.129. It fixes various issues across supported platforms.
Microsoft has released a new feature update for Skype in the Insider program. The latest preview update features various stability improvements and bug fixes.
There is a new Skype Insider preview build to test. After making the messenger completely ad-free, Microsoft released a new test build with stability improvements, performance uplifts, and bug fixes.
Microsoft has released a new Insider update for Skype, and it is a big one. Besides revamping AI image generation and the sign-in process, the update makes Microsoft's messenger ad-free.
A number of Palestinians who live abroad have accused Microsoft of cutting off access to their email accounts and cutting off Skype support, keeping them from contacting relatives in Gaza.
Microsoft has announced that its Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition, the next major version of its Skype for Business Server application, will launch in the third quarter of 2025.
Microsoft has released the latest version of Skype for members of the Skype Insider program. The new 8.122.76.100 version has some major updates for its Rich Desktop Text Composer features and more.
Snap AR Lenses are now available on Skype. Microsoft has just announced a new set of lenses powered by Snap's augmented reality technology to "make chats with family and friends more fun."
Skype Insider 8.119 is now available for testing on mobile devices and computers. The release adds a new call panel UI on mobile, a PiP call monitor on iOS, simplified audio device controls, and more.
Skype Preview version 8.118 is available for download with all sorts of improvements. The app now remembers your camera preferences and offers better chat sorting and GIF picker performance.
Skype Preview version 8.116 is now available for testing. The latest feature update for the messenger adds rich-text pasting on Android and revamps Skype Channels with multiple new features.
Microsoft has released a new Skype Preview update with several improvements for rich-text formatting on Android. Version 8.115.76.207 is now available for download on supported platforms.
Microsoft has updated Skype Preview with even more features. Following the addition of voice message transcriptions, Microsoft's messenger got 25 new AR lenses made in collaboration with Snap.
Microsoft has released a new preview version of Skype, giving insiders a neat feature that can transcribe voice messages. There is also a new reaction picker with a new design and improved navigation.
Microsoft has released a new big update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.112.76.203 is now available on all supported platforms with PDF previews, media composer improvements, and more.
Microsoft has released another feature-packed preview update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.110 adds stacked media albums and the ability to use your phone as an extra camera during calls.
Microsoft has released the latest Skype preview build for Insiders. The new 8.109 release supports smart message truncation and new camera features for the iOS version of the Skype app.
Skype Preview 8.108 is now available for all Skype Insiders. The latest update brings revamped call system messages with time stamps, actions, user interface improvements, and more.
Skype developers have released another feature-packed preview update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.107 brings redesigned replies, audio messages, more improvements for camera controls, and fixes.
The new 8.106.76.206 build for Microsoft's Skype Insider users includes a new mobile call screen for its mobile apps, along with a new camera experience for the Android app and more.
Skype 8.105 is now available for Skype Insiders, bringing them reworked conversation management, better pinning, improved favorites, and various bug fixes for a better user experience.
The latest Skype Preview update, now available for insiders on desktop and mobile, brings new text features powered by Bing AI to let you compose and rewrite messages with different tones.
Microsoft has announced that on October 1, it will end support for Teams Rooms connections to the Skype for Business servers. It says this change will only affect a small number of users.
An independent security researcher claims he has informed Microsoft about the Skype issue. The company said it does not "require immediate servicing" but will fix it in a future update.
Skype has apologized for the push notification bug that caused repeated alerts. Some users reported receiving the same notification every hour. The firm says a new patch is on its way.
Microsoft has released yet another update for Skype Preview. Version 8.103.76.101 is now available with drag-and-drop enhancements, performance improvements for the GIF picker, and more.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Skype Insider update. Version 8.102.76.210 is now available for download with a "sleeker, more intuitive file design and auto-download" and some bug fixes.
Your weekly Microsoft Weekly recap is here, bringing you the most interesting stories about new Windows 11 features, gaming announcements, controversies, bugs, and other developments from Microsoft.
Microsoft has released a major update for Skype. Version 8.99.76.102 is now available for testing in the Skype Insider program with MSN Weather, enhanced Bing integration, better calls, and more.
From leveraging AI in its productivity suite to exploring the possibilities of techno-humanism, Microsoft continues venturing into the AI era as it embraces its power in its products and services.
Microsoft has announced a sleeve of new AI-powered features for its mobile apps. SwiftKey, Bing, Edge, and Skype are about to get new "mobile-first experiences" to match what Bing offers on desktops.
The new Skype Insider build 8.97.76.300 also adds the "GPT AI Co-pilot" conversation header on all platforms for Bing Chat, along with a number of bug fixes for various issues and platforms.
This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.
Microsoft has unveiled improvements to its Bing integration with multiple apps and services including Microsoft Start, SwiftKey, and Skype. The company is on a mission to bring Bing everywhere.
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A new update to the Bing Blog states that the Bing Chat chatbot AI from Microsoft should now respond much faster than before when it comes to new conversations made in the Skype app.
The new Skype build for Insiders also includes a launch screen animation for the Android version of the app, and a way to launch a Skype-to-Skype call from the Touch Bar on Mac PCs.
The recently announced ChatGPT-powered Bing is now available on mobile devices inside the Edge browser and Skype. Microsoft also added one of the most requested features: voice input support.
Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly covers the launch of the OpenAI-powered version of Bing, what's next for Windows 11, and a range of updates for first- and third-party software for Windows.
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