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Skype for Business (3PIP) phone support sticking around past original 2023 end date
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
They'll live on for a little bit longer.
Microsoft sees Skype for Business Online shutdown as opportunity for Teams
By Sean Endicott published
Skype for Business Online is set to shut down next summer. Microsoft has several tools and resources available to help customers transition to Microsoft Teams.
Skype grid view grows to twelve people in video calls
By Sean Endicott published
Skype's latest update increases the grid view to twelve people that can be viewed at once. The update also brings custom backdrop support to Skype on Windows, Mac, Linux, and the web.
Microsoft swaps Skype over to Electron on Windows 10
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft rolled out Skype version 8.61 today. The new version brings several new features, but also runs on Electron rather than React Native.
The latest Skype Preview version runs on Electron instead of React Native
By Sean Endicott last updated
The latest Skype Preview build shows that Skype UWP could be moving away from React Native.
Skype Insiders can now control messages through Android Auto
By Sean Endicott published
Skype Insider Preview's latest update adds new features on Android, iOS, and Windows 10. Now, the Android version of the app can read your messages out loud through Android auto.
Skype gains 3x3 grid view and reaction customization in latest update
By Sean Endicott published
Skype calls can now show up to nine people at once in a 3x3 grid.
Become anyone in your Zoom and Skype calls with this AI tool
By Sean Endicott published
A new AI tool allows you to create living avatars of any image that you can use in video calls. You can calibrate your face to anything from the Mona Lisa to randomly generated faces.
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