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Skype for Windows, Mac, Web, and Linux 8.79.0.95 and Skype for Windows 10 8.79.0.95/Microsoft Store Version 15.79.95.0 began rolling out November 29, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

You asked, we delivered

• Call me maybe:And enjoy a modernized call experience.
• The old switcharoo: You now have more options to customize your call view. Learn more about how to switch views during a Skype call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We got rid of some bugs for you.

Previous updates

Skype for Windows, Mac, Web, and Linux 8.78.0.159 and Skype for Windows 10 8.78.0.159/Microsoft Store Version 15.78.159.0 began rolling out October 25, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• Sharing is caring: We've given you more options for sharingor not sharingin Skype.Learn more about screen sharing in Skype.
• Thoroughly modern messaging: In the light theme, rounded corners and added color modernize our design and make your messages look sharp. Weve also made avatars larger.
• And modern calling, too:Enjoy a modernized experience while you're on a call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We wrapped some bugs in a rug and took them outside. Then we tidied up a bit.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Web, and Linux 8.77.0.97 and Skype for Windows 10 8.77.0.97/Microsoft Store Version 15.77.97.0 began rolling out September 27, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• Blur the lines: Don't bother to tidy up before your Skype on the Web video call; just turn on background blur [because you can do that now]. Learn more about customizing your background in Skype.
• Fresh new threads: We've made some changes to modernize Skype's look, but don't worry, everything is still where you left it.
• Foxy: We've added support for audio calls in Mozilla Firefox, so you can use Skype on the web on virtually any browser. Learn more about Skype browser compatibility.
• Put a pin in that: Keep losing track of someone in a large call? We've now made it so you can pin participants to the active call screen, so you always know right where they are. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
• Meet, meet, meet: We've made some improvements to the Meet Now flow. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've used loud noises to scare off some bugs, then battened down the hatches a bit to make everything just a little more solid.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Web, and Linux 8.75.0.140 and Skype for Windows 108.75.0.140/Microsoft Store Version 15.75.140.0 began rolling out August 2, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• Robot dancing: Want to keep up on what's new in Skype, right in Skype? We've added a robot friend to help you out there. Learn more about Skype bots.
• Keeping out the riff-raff: You can lock your Meet Now meetings to make sure only the right people are there. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
• Look behind you: Wish your backgrounds had a little more life? Good news, you can now add animated backgrounds in your Skype video calls. Learn more about changing your background in Skype video calls.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've really cleaned up around here and sent some bugs running for the hills.

Skype for Windows 8.73.0.124, Skype for Mac and Web 8.73.0.92, Skype for Linux 8.73.0.129, and Skype for Windows 108.73.0.124/Microsoft Store Version 15.73.124.0 began rolling out June 7, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• You're so animated: We've added animated in-call reactions to help you get your message seen. Learn more about in-call reactions in Skype.
• All Together Now: Now Together mode works for every call, regardless of how many people are on the line. Learn more about switching views in a Skype call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We made some general fixes and checked under the floorboards for bugs.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.72.0.94 and Skype for Windows 108.72.0.94/Microsoft Store Version 15.72.94.0 began rolling out May 10, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• Emote properly: We've added custom reactions to your in-call experience, so you can let everyone know you're totally paying attention. Learn more about in-call reactions in Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We chased some bugs off the lawn with a rake, then cleaned up a bit.

Skype for Windows 8.71.0.49, Skype for Mac 8.71.0.45, Skype for Linux 8.71.0.36, and Skype for Web 8.71.0.41 began rolling out April 12, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• We've got you: You can now use Skype for Web on virtually every desktop and mobile browser. Learn about browser compatibility.
• Hi, my name is:We've made it so you can name your Meet Now meetings when you create them, plus add emoticons and photos to personalize your meeting titles! Coming up with clever meeting names is on you, though. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
• Welcome to my underground lair: We've added scene selections for Together mode, so you and your friends can get together [virtually] anywhere. Learn more about switching views in Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've eradicated some bugs and tidied up the place a bit.

Skype for Mac 8.69.0.88, Skype for Web 8.69.0.86, and Skype for Linux 8.69.0.77 began rolling out February 15, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• Who said that?:You'll see the profile picture of the person who sent the last message in your group chat avatar hopefully, you won't leave them on read now.
• Keep it down over there: We've added noise suppression to Skype for Windows and Mac, so you can rock out on your call with no one the wiser. Learn more about Skype audio and video settings.
• No more hiding in the corner: We've added a participants button to Skype calls, so you can see who's in the call. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've eradicated some bugs and tidied up the place a bit.

Skype for Windows and Web 8.68.0.96, Skype for Linux 8.68.0.100, and Skype for Windows 108.68.0.96/Microsoft Store Version 15.66.96.0began rolling out January 18, 2021, and released gradually over the next week.

• React Hard 2: React Harder:We've upgraded your custom reaction picker, and you can now have more reactions right at your fingertips.Learn more about reactions in Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've disappeared some bugs and cleaned the place up a bit.

Skype for Windows 8.67.0.99, Skype for Web8.67.0.97, Skype for Mac and Linux 8.67.0.96, and Skype for Windows 108.67.0.99/Microsoft Store Version 15.66.99.0began rolling out December 7, 2020, and released gradually over the next week.

• Hanging out with the cool kids: We've introduced Together Mode to give everyone in your call the best seat in the house. And as if that wasn't enough, we've added Large Gallery Mode so you can see everyone's video stream all at once. Learn more about switching views in a Skype video call.
• Let me add you: This version of Skype includes the option to add someone to an ongoing Skype call by their phone number as well as via Skype. Learn more about calling in Skype.
• What's that behind you?: We've added more predefined backgrounds and more background categories, and we're adding more all the time. Learn more about changing your background in Skype.
• Meet Now, Right Now: Meet Now is integrated in Windows 10, so you can meet with a simple click. Learn more about Meet Now.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.

Skype for Mac, Linux, and Web 8.66.0.74, Skype for Windows 8.66.0.77, and Skype for Windows 108.66.0.77/Microsoft Store Version 15.66.77.0began rolling out November 2, 2020, and released gradually over the next week.

• It's a big room: Now you can have those big conversations, because Skype calls now support up to 100 participants. Learn more about making a Skype call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've moved some bugs to a nice farm upstate and made some improvements.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.65.0.78 and Skype for Windows 108.65.0.78/Microsoft Store Version 15.65.78.0began rolling out September 30, 2020, and released gradually over the next week.

• Yes, you in the back: Have a question in a group call? No need to come off mute just yet, because you can now raise your hand in group calls. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
• Call the number on your screen: You can now set Skype to be the default calling app for numbers you find on web sites, so you can just click the number and call via Skype.
• Welcome to Safari, pal: You can now join a Meet Now call from Safari on your Mac desktop. Learn more about Meet Now.
• Let me see your ID: Just got invited to a call with an ID? Now you can paste that ID directly into Skype to join. Learn more about joining calls.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've sent some bugs packing and made a few general improvements.

Skype for Windows 8.64.0.88, Skype for Mac 8.64.0.80, Skype for Web 8.64.0.85, Skype for Linux 8.64.0.81, and Skype for Windows 108.64.0.80/Microsoft Store Version 15.64.80.0began rolling out September 9, 2020, and released gradually over the next week.

• There's no reaction for what I am feeling: Yes, there is. You can now customize the reaction picker in Skype, so the perfect reaction is always on hand. Learn more about the reaction picker.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've changed around some keyboard shortcuts to fix a bug between Skype and Terminal, plus made a few other general improvements.

Skype for Windows, Linux, and Mac 8.63.0.76,and Skype for Web 8.63.0.78began rolling out August 3, 2020, and released gradually over the next week.

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.There's been a few general upgrades and bugs solved to finish our latest update.

Skype for Windows and Web 8.62.0.83and Skype for Mac and Linux8.62.0.85 begin rolling out July 7, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• Choose your backdrop:You can now choose one of our predefined backgrounds for video calls, in addition to uploading your own.Learn how to customize your background on Skype.
• The more the merrier:You can now see more of your friends than ever in a video call; up to ten in the new modern grid view.Learn more about views in Skype video calls.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We've improved message sync because some conversations weren't updating, as well as made a few general improvements.

Skype for Windows8.61.0.87, Skype for Mac and Linux8.61.0.95, Skype for Web 8.61.0.80, and Skype for Windows 10 8.61.0.100/Microsoft Store Version 15.61.100.0 begin rolling out June 8, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• Time to make some cuts: Contact list too big to manage? Wondering who that one guy even is? Now you can easily delete multiple contacts at once.Learn more about deleting contacts in Skype.
• Introducing an Enhanced Skype for Windows 10: We've said goodbye to Skype for Windows 10 [version 14], and said hello to Skype for Windows 10 [version 15]. Learn more about the newest Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.Got rid of some bugs, made a few tweaks. All in a day's work.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.60.0.76 begin rolling out May 18, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• All the best reactions: Sometimes you need the perfect reaction at your fingertips, and now you can customize which ones appear in the reaction picker.Learn how to add custom reactions to your reaction picker.
• Just like that old TV show: Now you can see nine participants with video on your screen at one time. Learn how to switch to 3x3 mode.
• Who's in charge around here? Need to create a group with defined moderators and users, like a classroom? Try creating a Moderated Group.
• Just a key-press [or three] away: We've added some new global hotkeys you can use even when Skype is minimized. Learn more about keyboard shortcuts.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.We sent some bugs packing and swept up after ourselves.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.59.0.77 begin rolling out April 16, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• This could be anywhere: Want to look like you're calling from the beach, or from space? Now you can, with custom backgrounds for your video calls. Learn more about backgrounds in Skype.
  Note: Background improvements are not available for Skype for Windows 10 [Version 14].
• Share all the things, Part 2: Now you can share files directly from your Mac to your Skype contacts, as well.
• Faster on the draw: You now have quicker access to call controls in the chat menu. Learn more about what you can do in a call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've chased a few bugs out of the attic and done some spring cleaning.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.58.0.93 begin rolling out March 16, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• Share all the things: Found a thing on your computer you want to share? You can now share directly on Windows and Linux.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've hunted down a few bugs and cleaned up the place a bit.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web 8.57.0.116 begin rolling out March 2, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• I don't even know that guy: Time for some spring cleaning! You can now delete a contact from your contact list.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've fixed a bug that was making caption languages display incorrectly, so you're now able to see the caption language options along with your device language. We also made a few performance enhancements.

Skype for Windows and Linux 8.56.0.103, Skype for Mac 8.56.0.106, Skype for Windows 10 8.56.0.102/Microsoft Store Version 14.56.102.0, and Skype for Web 8.56.0.100 begin rolling out January 27, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.

• Instantly Quotable: You can now use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste quotes on Windows and Mac. Turn it on in Settings > Messaging > Paste copied messages as quotes to try it out. Learn more about improved quoting in Skype.
  Note: Improved quoting is not available in Skype for Windows 10 [Version 14].
• Bug fixes and stability improvements: We've fixed some issues, including:
  • Sys tray icon should not appear offline anymore after a computer launch.
  • Split view should not get disabled by itself anymore.
  • When using split view, new messages sync now better in open chat windows.
  • Auto-answering working better when the app was backgrounded on desktop.

Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux 8.55.0.141, Skype for Windows 10 8.55.0.131/Microsoft Store Version 14.55.131.0, and Skype for Web 8.55.0.123 begin rolling out December 10, 2019, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Don't wait. Meet Now on Skype:WithMeet Now
  you can quickly and easily create a meeting and invite anyone [even if they aren't on Skype]just by sharing a link.
• Send a message with tone:Is text losing your tone? You can now send a voice message in Skype instead. Also, feel free to show off that guitar riff you just learned.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements:We smashed some bugs, but a quick trip through the car wash cleaned the windshield quite nicely.

• Translated Conversations:Talking and chatting with people all over the world in a different language just got even easier with Translated Conversations in Skype.Learn more about Translated Conversations.
• Share Away:We've made it easier to give Skype permission to share your screen on Macs running the lastest macOS [Catalina].Learn more about sharing your screen on Skype for Mac.
• Check It:We've added the Checkmark
  and the Crossmark
  to our available emoticons.Learn more about emoticons in Skype.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, and Skype for Windows 10 8.53.0.85/Microsoft Store Version 14.53.85.0 begin rolling out October 8, 2019, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Embiggen your chats: We've made changes so you can view your chats in fullscreen mode while you're in a call. Learn more about what you can do in a call.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

Skype for Windows, Linux, Web, Skype for Windows 10 8.52.0.138/Microsoft Store Version 14.52.138.0, and Skype for Mac 8.52.0.145 begin rolling out September 16, 2019, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Just dropping in: Want to share a contact with another contact, or add someone to a conversation? You can now just drag and drop right from your contact list into a conversation.
• Everybody's talking: You can now schedule calls with your groups in Skype.
• A better split: We've made some improvements to split view, like remembering window sizes and positions, correctly restoring minimized conversations, proper focus on the message composer, and more.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 8.51.0.72/Microsoft Store Version 14.51.72.0 begins rolling out August 13, 2019, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Divide and Conquer: We've added split view to Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can keep your contact list up in one window and your conversations in another. Learn more.
• Sharing is caring: Want to share your screen in Skype on the Web using Google Chrome? Good news, you can do that now! Learn more.
• Keep it simple: We've simplified the message composer to make things like video messages and polls easier to find. Learn more.
• Before I forget: We also added the ability to bookmark messages in conversations. Learn more.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web and Skype for Windows 10 8.50.0.38/Microsoft Store Version 14.50.38.0 begins rolling out July 22, 2019, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Friends now at your fingertips: We've added a new way to search you can now find your friends' mobiles and landlines by spelling out their name on the dialpad! Learn more
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Cleaner updating process for Windows users: Skype will no longer automatically add a desktop shortcut after an update. [The desktop shortcut will only be added as a fresh install].
• Tired of that really annoying GIF in your chat? Shut it down! We added the ability to pause and play GIFs as you wish!
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Keeping up appearances: Your appearance settings are now kept when you sign out of Skype.
• You can now quit Skype for Windows 10 right from your system tray.
• Share more while taking up less space: When you share multiple images or videos, they are now collapsed into an album within your conversation.

• General improvements and enhancements.

• Microsoft 365 Skype minutesare now automatically activated.
• Updatedstartup and close optionsfor Windows desktop, Mac and Linux to give you more control over how Skype launches and runs in the background.

• Skype for Web appearance settings for theme and color are now saved after you sign out.
• Quick sign out: When you're using Skype for Web, you can nowquickly sign outright from the footer.
• Improvements to easily enable notificationsfor calls and messages when using Skype for Web.

• Improvements to message forwarding:You can now forward a quoted message.

• Switch between Speaker view or Grid view during a video call: You now have the option toswitch viewsto see only the active speaker, or up to 4 participants at once during a video call.
• Get notified when your friends are online: You'll now receive a pop-up notification when a contact goes from offline to Active. Learn how tomanage your notifications.
• Keep your background blurred: We've added the option toBlur Background for all callsunder the audio and video settings. [not supported in Linux]

• Quickly view a participant's profile while you're in a call: Simply right-click on the participant and selectView profile.
• Review before you send: Now, when you drop files or media into a chat, you can preview them before sending.
• Effortlessly set the mood: Quickly choose a list ofmood messagesthat match your sentiment and change out the emoticon to match.
• There's more than one way to keep the focus on you: The option toblur your backgroundcan now be accessed from the moremenu during a video call. [not supported in Linux]
• Newglobal hotkeysin Skype for Windows 10 [version 14].
• New shortcut to resize camera preview: Ctrl+Shift+J is available in Skype for Windows desktop and Skype for Windows 10 [version 14]. Learn more aboutkeyboard shortcuts in Skype.
• Updated descriptions forsigning outof Skype.

• Large group calls: You can now start a group call in groups of up to 50 members.
• The sound of silent meetings: Group calls with more than 25 participants will now be ringless. Rather than ringing everyone in a group, they'll receive a notification that the meeting has started and can jump in when they're ready.
• To ring or not to ring?For group video calls with less than 25 participants, you can choose whether you want your call to ring everyone in the group or be ringless.
• More ways to block unwanted spam calls: When you receive a call from an unwanted phone number, you'll have the option to block the number right from the chat.
• More room to breathe: Increase or decrease the width of your chat panel during a call to give your instant messages a little more space.
• On the move: The location of the chat panel during a call has moved to the right.
• Integrating Skype calls into your content just got easier: You can now enableSkype for content creatorsduring a call.
• Stay in touch by being in sync: When you choose tosync your address book with your Skype contact list, your contacts can now be found across your devices so you can connect even more.

• Merge calls: Instead of having to put a call on hold when you someone calls you and you're on another call, you now have the option tomerge your calls.
• Why didn't my call go through?When a call isn't successful, you'll now see more details about why it didn't connect.
• Maximize your size: During a video call you canresize your video previewto make it bigger or smaller.
• More control over live captions & subtitles: Choose toonly show subtitles for othersand not yourself.
• Added ways to get notified: You now have the option to receive email notifications for missed calls or messages. From yourprofile picture, selectSettings, selectNotifications, and then underE-Mail Notificationstoggle on the options to receiveMissed call remindersandMissed Message reminders.
• Try Skype without an account bysigning in as a guestfrom any platform.
• Improvements to in-conversation search results.
• Make sure your friends know who's calling:How do I set up caller ID?
• Ever type a message and don't remember if you sent it?Unsent message drafts will now show as a draft in your recent chat list.

• Maximize your view: Have a lot of chats and wish you could regain some space? When you enableCompact list view, you can also hide user and conversation icons to free up even more space. From your profile, selectSettings, selectAppearance, and then toggleShow user and conversation iconson or off.
• You can nowchoose your default file download locationon Skype for Windows 10 [version 14].
• Express yourself like never before: Now, when you send a message on Skype you canpersonalize your chat with GIFsand send them right from the chat window.
• Skype will now notify you if you havent granted permissions to use the microphone during the call.

• Stay in the know: When someone ads you to a group chat, youll now receive a notification.
• Improved access for managing your profile and updates topresence statuses.
• View more of your conversations right in your Chats list: Previously you could see just your most recent conversations, now you can scroll through more of them.
• New keyboard shortcut takes you right to yournext or previous conversation.
• Updates to the location ofchat optionswhen youre in a call. From your chat during a call, click the menu [plus
  ] button to access all the chat options.

• Receive SMS messages: You can now receive SMS messags in Skype if you have a Skype Number with Caller ID set up.Learn more.
• New Contacts panelgives you more control, and includes more options for customizing your contacts.
• Add a phone number to an existing contact: From your friends profile, selectAdd a phone number.
• To blur or not to blur: Make yourself the priority in any video call withblur my background. [not supported in Linux]
• Share only a specific window: When you start to share your screen during a video call you can now choose whether you want to share your whole screen or just one window. This feature is currently only available in Skype for Windows desktop and Mac.
• Easier access to video settings: Just hover over the camera during a video call to quickly access your most used settings.
• Send quick one-to-one messages during group calls: To send a quick message to just one person during a group call, right click on the person and select send message to open a chat with only them in the side panel.
• Skype for content creatorsis now available in Skype for Windows 10 [version 14].

• Never go unheard again. If you mute someone, or someone mutes you during a call, youll nowreceive a notification that another participant muted your microphone."
• You can now remove unessential contacts from group chats. They will receive a notification when they are removed, but you can always add them back at any time.Learn how.
• Set reminders toschedule Skype callswith your friends or family.
• Weve made improvements to network connectivity, and connection messages, making it easier to know when youre having connection issues.
• New screen readeraccessibility shortcutshave been added.

• Having a bad hair day?Choose if you want toanswer a video callwith your video camera.
• Poor connection getting you down?Weve added the option to turn off incoming video when your connection is poor to help improve call performance.
• Never go unheard again.If you mute someone, or someone mutes you during a call, youll now receive a notification that another participant muted your microphone." Learn more aboutwhat you can do during a call.
• You can now maximize your screen while sharing.
• Automatically download files:We've added the ability to automatically download files. From your profile, selectSettings>Messaging>Automatically download incoming files.
• You can now use OneDrive for sharing:Use OneDrive to share files and photos with your friends and family. FromChats, select theadd inbutton, selectOneDrive, select the file you want to send, and then selectSend.
• New notification sound setting: Stop your computer from playing a sound when you get a new Skype message. From your profile, selectSettings>Notifications, and then toggleNotification soundsoff or on.Learn more aboutmanaging notifications in Skype.

• Update to the volume control on Mac: The volume control on macOS is now separate from the system volume.
• Switch between cameras: Easilyswitch between multiple camerasduring a video call, just right-click on your avatar to select a different camera.
• Easily share Skype contact details with others: From a chat, select theshare contact
  button, select a contact to share, and then selectsend.
• Split window view: Available in Skype for Windows 10 [version 14]. Put your contact list in one window, and each conversation you open in a separate one. Select the more menu, and then select Enable split view mode. Learn more aboutsplit window view in Skype.

• Send message with Enter key: Change what your Enter key does while in a chat, set it to send the message or insert a new line. Go to yourprofile picture>Settings>Messaging.
• Add a phone number as a contact: Easily add someone's phone number as a contact in Skype.Learn more.
• Mute and remove participants during a Skype group call: When you initiate a group call, you can mute or remove participants during the call.Learn more.

Windows desktop 8.32.0.53, Skype for Windows 10 8.32.0.55/Microsoft Store version 14.32.55.0, Mac 8.32.0.44, and Linux 8.32.0.44 begins rolling out October 10, 2018, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Accomplish more with Microsoft To-Do in Skype: Right-click on a message to create a task. Manage your To-Do's from your Add-ins.
  Learn more about how toget stuff done with Microsoft To-Do.
• Video sharing: Thelength of videos that can be sharedis now 1 minute.
• Drag and drop files with ease if you please: Select a chat, and then justdrag and drop your fileanywhere in the chat to automatically send it.

Linux 8.31.0.92 begins rolling out September 26, 2018, and releases gradually over the next week.

• URL previews: Enable or disable displaying URL previews in Skype chat from your settings. Click your profile picture >Settings>Messaging>Display URL previewsand toggle it on or off.

Windows desktop, Mac and Linux 8.30.0.50 begins rolling out September 12, 2018, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Conveniently access your audio settings during a call: Just hover over the microphone button to quicklyadjust your audio settings.
• Fine-tune your webcam settings: Put your best face forward by adjusting your image brightness, contrast, hue, and more in yourwebcam settings.
• Fewer missed calls: No more sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. Use an additional audio device as asecondary ringerfor Skype calls.
• Search a conversation for a keyword or phrase: Use theFind featureto stay on top of your conversations and instantly refer back to a chat from days, weeks, or months ago.
• Read receipts:See at a glance who's read your messages. Once someone reads your message, their avatar appears beneath it in your chat - so you can see how far they've read in the conversation.

Windows desktop, Mac and Linux 8.29.0.50 begins rolling out August 27, 2018, and releases gradually over the next week.

• Signed in as: Have multiple Skype or Microsoft accounts? We've made it easier to identify which one you're signed into. Tap your profile picture and both your Skype Name and the account you're signed in as will be displayed.
• Archive your conversations:Hide your conversations by archiving them.Learn more.
• Stop unwanted calls: Unwanted calls from people you don't know can be a distraction. Now, you can avoid those distractions and choose to only allow calls from your contacts to ring.Learn more.