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Skype is (still) the best communication app for Windows 10 users, even if people don't use it
Almost everyone I know has a Skype account, but pretty much no one uses it to message people.
Windows Central readers embrace Skype, WhatsApp to stay connected during quarantine
We asked you lovely folks what apps you were using to stay connected to friends and family while social distancing, and there were two clear winners: Skype and WhatsApp.
Skype and Microsoft Teams for consumers will co-exist for the foreseeable future
Microsoft will keep the Skype app around even as Microsoft Teams grows in popularity for consumers.
Skype sees bump to 40 million daily users, big increase in calling minutes
With more people staying home, Skype usage is up by quite a bit.
Microsoft Teams and Skype users will be able to call and message each other soon
The federation between Microsoft Teams and the consumer version of Skype is just around the corner. Once it's rolled out, users on both services will be able to message and call each other.
Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype are down for some people right now (update)
Several Microsoft services have access issues right now, including Outlook.com, OneDrive, and Skype. Microsoft is "rerouting the impacted traffic to mitigate impact."
Skype usernames are on the way back, currently 'in progress'
According to a recent update in a Skype forum, Microsoft still plans to bring usernames back to the service. A Community Manager states that they're "in progress" but face blocks at the moment.
Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
Microsoft is retiring Skype for Business Online and pushing users towards Microsoft Teams
Skype for Business Online will be retired in two years. Microsoft is pushing users towards Microsoft Teams leading up to the retirement.
Skype gets built-in support for Translated Conversations, Skype Translator bot will be retired
The latest update to Skype brings support Translated Conversations on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. The feature replaces the Skype translator bot and supports 11 languages.
