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.

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Skype adds French and German to Translator Preview program

Skype has just added French and German to its Translator Preview program, bringing the speech-to-speech langauges to a total of six. The program first had English paired with Spanish, Mandarin (Chinese), and Italian. This addition also now brings 50 IM languages to the table. The Skype Translator can be used not just for translating from one language to another but how it can help the hard of hearing and deaf communicate with each other. The Skype Translator preview is a pre-release version that works for users using Windows 8.1 and above. 

Skype kills off Windows 8 touchscreen app to focus on desktop version

Microsoft’s Skype team doesn’t want to try to remedy the disparity between its touch-friendly version of Skype and the desktop app. Instead, they’ll be killing off the Windows 8 version starting next month. If you’re downloading the app starting July 7, you’ll be redirected to the download page of the desktop version. This news, however, won’t affect the Windows Phone app and those using Windows RT tablets. Although, this could also mean the app won’t be getting updates in the future.

Source: PCWorld

Skype users in the US and UK can chat on the web without app

Skype users in the US and UK are getting a pretty handy way to use the service. They can now make Skype calls right from the browser without having to install the app. Skype for Web is available for beta at the moment and in those two countries. It can be accessed via Skype’s official site.

Source: Cult of Mac