The latest Skype version 8.71 is out. There are cool new features in this release like customizing your Meet Now meeting name in Skype. You asked, we delivered!

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web

• 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 Android

• We've got you: You can now use Skype for Web on virtually every desktop and mobile browser. Learn about browser compatibility.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've cleaned out a few nests and swept up a bit.

What’s fixed?

• Status were automatically changing back to active on iOS and Android

The new features are rolling out gradually over the next couple of days so if you don’t see them right away, just check again soon!

Please let us know what you think about the latest changes, either here in the community or through the Skype app. And you can always go to Skype’s User Voice to submit and vote for new features and ideas.  You might also want to check out the known issues.

Thank you for all that you do to support Skype!
The Skype Team

Source: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...a-01adccf7ab5c

See also:

• What are the system requirements for Skype?
• What browsers are supported for Skype for Web? | Skype Support

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Posted By: Brink
30 Apr 2021