Skype beta shows off new Windows 10 Mobile features

If you’re running the preview build of Windows 10 Mobile, you can now catch a glimpse of how the new Skype is going to run. Microsoft plans to make Skype its go-to communication app on Windows 10 (think Google Hangouts for Android and iMessage for iOS). Skype will replace the default Windows 10 Mobile SMS app. It’ll make it easier for you to switch between SMS and Skype chat. A new Skype Video app will become your destination for video chats and standard Skype voice calls will be integrated into the built-in phone app.

There’s no word yet if Microsoft plans to release these beta apps to the public. And at the moment, the full Windows 10 app, those universal apps designed to run across all Windows 10 devices, isn’t available for download.

Source: Microsoft | Via: The Verge

Microsoft Skype gets a design overhaul on iOS

Microsoft updates its Skype app for iPhone and iPad to bring an easier-to-use interface and more features to its iPad app. Both apps get a new Recents tab and search tool, so it will be easier for you to track down conversations and specific people or groups. It’s now easier also to switch between call and chat interfaces, making it simpler for you to share content in the middle of a conversation. Skype also introduces new gesture commands like swiping on a contact to make a call or swiping on a message chain to respond or delete the messages.

The iPad app gets more features like location sharing, interactive notifications, and options to start groups and chats. It also should be easier for the tablet users to receive and send photos and import contacts from iOS address book. The updates for the apps are available for download already and run on iOS 7 or later.

Source: Apple Insider | Download: Skype for iPhone (Free) + Skype for iPad (Free)

Skype for Android now lets you set custom ringtones and share photos between conversations

Skype for Android is getting a nifty update that’ll let you do things like personalize ringtones and forward photos from one chat to another. If you want to set a custom ringtone for someone, just tap on the “Ringtone options” on the lower right screen for that particular contact. Also, if you have a photo you want to share all you need to do is hold down on the photo in your conversation window and wait until you see the prompt “Forward photo” and then send away. This new update, of course, comes with the requisite bug fixes as well.

Source: Skype | Via: Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Skype introduces easier sign-ins for Android

The latest update Microsoft is pushing out for Skype is making it easier for users to log on to their accounts. Version 5.5 of the app now remembers your log in details so when you log out and just want back into Skype through your Android device, you simply need to tap the arrow. If you’re worried how much of a security risk this is, you do have options to enable having to input a password every time you try and sign in.

Aside from that, Microsoft is planning to introduce web link previews into Android as well. It’ll be coming out in the coming weeks. This feature lets you see a small preview of a link sent to you by someone while on Skype.

Source: Skype | Via: SlashGear | Download: Google Play Store (Free)