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Latest updates for Skype for Business Server include breaking changes

Usama Jawad — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has released hotfix updates for Skype for Business Server. They contain a couple of breaking changes that IT admins need to be aware of. Read more...

Microsoft announces surprise ESU programs for Skype for Business and Exchange

Usama Jawad — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has published advisories announcing Extended Security Update (ESUs) for some Skype and Exchange products, but there are many caveats. Read more...

Skype for Business Server SE now available because Teams can't solve one problem

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:14:01 +0000

It seems that Microsoft can't truly kill off Skype once and for all, and the culprit this time around seems to be a missing configuration in Teams. Read more...

Microsoft has finally killed Skype, it's time to move to Teams

Paul Hill — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:56:01 +0000

Microsoft killed Skype 14 years after it acquired the program. The company now wants users to come over to Teams, which offers many of the same features and more. Read more...

Microsoft officially confirms Skype is shutting down

Taras Buria — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:04:01 +0000

It is now official: Skype is dead. Microsoft acknowledged the recent findings and confirmed that the platform will shut down in a few months. Read more...

Microsoft will finally pull the plug on Skype in May, encourages users to switch to Teams

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:58:01 +0000

Microsoft has buried a message inside the latest Skype for Windows preview suggesting that the end is near. Read more...

Microsoft kills Skype Credits, offers users to switch to a subscription instead

Taras Buria — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:32:01 +0000

You can no longer purchase Skype Credits, and Microsoft says buying a subscription is basically your only option. Read more...

Skype Insider 8.129 is out with fixes for multiple platforms

Taras Buria — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Skype Insider update under version 8.129. It fixes various issues across supported platforms. Read more...

Skype gets plenty of small improvements and fixes in the latest Insider update

Taras Buria — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new feature update for Skype in the Insider program. The latest preview update features various stability improvements and bug fixes. Read more...

After making Skype ad-free, Microsoft updates its messenger with performance improvements

Taras Buria — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:32:01 +0000

There is a new Skype Insider preview build to test. After making the messenger completely ad-free, Microsoft released a new test build with stability improvements, performance uplifts, and bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft is making Skype completely ad-free across platforms

Taras Buria — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Insider update for Skype, and it is a big one. Besides revamping AI image generation and the sign-in process, the update makes Microsoft's messenger ad-free. Read more...

Microsoft is allegedly cutting off some Palestinians who live abroad from using its services

John Callaham — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:16:01 +0000

A number of Palestinians who live abroad have accused Microsoft of cutting off access to their email accounts and cutting off Skype support, keeping them from contacting relatives in Gaza. Read more...

Microsoft's Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition will launch in Q3 2025

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition, the next major version of its Skype for Business Server application, will launch in the third quarter of 2025. Read more...

New Skype Insider updates include improvements for its Rich Desktop Text Composer and more

John Callaham — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:28:02 +0000

Microsoft has released the latest version of Skype for members of the Skype Insider program. The new 8.122.76.100 version has some major updates for its Rich Desktop Text Composer features and more. Read more...

Microsoft updates Skype with augmented reality lenses powered by Snap

Taras Buria — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:28:01 +0000

Snap AR Lenses are now available on Skype. Microsoft has just announced a new set of lenses powered by Snap's augmented reality technology to "make chats with family and friends more fun." Read more...

Skype Insider gets another big update with new features and improvements for PC and mobile

Taras Buria — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:02:02 +0000

Skype Insider 8.119 is now available for testing on mobile devices and computers. The release adds a new call panel UI on mobile, a PiP call monitor on iOS, simplified audio device controls, and more. Read more...

Skype Insider gets camera improvements, better chat sorting and faster GIF picker

Taras Buria — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:56:01 +0000

Skype Preview version 8.118 is available for download with all sorts of improvements. The app now remembers your camera preferences and offers better chat sorting and GIF picker performance. Read more...

Skype Preview gets rich-text pasting and revamped Channels

Taras Buria — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:12:01 +0000

Skype Preview version 8.116 is now available for testing. The latest feature update for the messenger adds rich-text pasting on Android and revamps Skype Channels with multiple new features. Read more...

Skype Insiders get improved rich-text formatting

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new Skype Preview update with several improvements for rich-text formatting on Android. Version 8.115.76.207 is now available for download on supported platforms. Read more...

Skype Preview gets 25 new AR lenses powered by Snap

Taras Buria — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated Skype Preview with even more features. Following the addition of voice message transcriptions, Microsoft's messenger got 25 new AR lenses made in collaboration with Snap. Read more...

Skype Preview can now transcribe voice messages

Taras Buria — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:28:02 +0000

Microsoft has released a new preview version of Skype, giving insiders a neat feature that can transcribe voice messages. There is also a new reaction picker with a new design and improved navigation. Read more...

Skype Insider gets PDF preview, better media composer, calling UI improvements, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:22:02 +0000

Microsoft has released a new big update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.112.76.203 is now available on all supported platforms with PDF previews, media composer improvements, and more. Read more...

Skype Insider gets stacked media albums, now lets you use your phone as a secondary camera

Taras Buria — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:54:02 +0000

Microsoft has released another feature-packed preview update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.110 adds stacked media albums and the ability to use your phone as an extra camera during calls. Read more...

Microsoft releases Skype Preview 8.109 with smart message truncation features and more

John Callaham — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:44:02 +0000

Microsoft has released the latest Skype preview build for Insiders. The new 8.109 release supports smart message truncation and new camera features for the iOS version of the Skype app. Read more...

Microsoft releases Skype Preview 8.108 with revamped call messages

Taras Buria — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:42:01 +0000

Skype Preview 8.108 is now available for all Skype Insiders. The latest update brings revamped call system messages with time stamps, actions, user interface improvements, and more. Read more...

Skype Insider gets another massive update with redesigned replies, audio messages, and more

Taras Buria — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:28:01 +0000

Skype developers have released another feature-packed preview update for Skype Insiders. Version 8.107 brings redesigned replies, audio messages, more improvements for camera controls, and fixes. Read more...

Skype Insider 8.106 is out with a new call experience for its mobile apps and more

John Callaham — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:16:01 +0000

The new 8.106.76.206 build for Microsoft's Skype Insider users includes a new mobile call screen for its mobile apps, along with a new camera experience for the Android app and more. Read more...

Skype Insider 8.105 is out with improved chat management

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:18:01 +0000

Skype 8.105 is now available for Skype Insiders, bringing them reworked conversation management, better pinning, improved favorites, and various bug fixes for a better user experience. Read more...

Latest Skype Insider update lets you rewrite messages using Bing AI

Taras Buria — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:32:01 +0000

The latest Skype Preview update, now available for insiders on desktop and mobile, brings new text features powered by Bing AI to let you compose and rewrite messages with different tones. Read more...

Microsoft to end support for connecting Skype for Business servers in Teams Rooms

John Callaham — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that on October 1, it will end support for Teams Rooms connections to the Skype for Business servers. It says this change will only affect a small number of users. Read more...

A new report claims Microsoft has not fixed a Skype flaw that could reveal your IP address

John Callaham — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:02:01 +0000

An independent security researcher claims he has informed Microsoft about the Skype issue. The company said it does not "require immediate servicing" but will fix it in a future update. Read more...

Microsoft is trying to fix a Skype bug that's sending lots of push notifications

Omer Dursun — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:48:02 +0000

Skype has apologized for the push notification bug that caused repeated alerts. Some users reported receiving the same notification every hour. The firm says a new patch is on its way. Read more...

Skype Preview gets another update with drag and drop, GIF, and stability improvements

Taras Buria — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has released yet another update for Skype Preview. Version 8.103.76.101 is now available with drag-and-drop enhancements, performance improvements for the GIF picker, and more. Read more...

Microsoft revamps the file download experience in the latest Skype Insider update

Taras Buria — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:46:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new Skype Insider update. Version 8.102.76.210 is now available for download with a "sleeker, more intuitive file design and auto-download" and some bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: All new Windows 11 features (and IDs), all new games, and a new Xbox

Taras Buria — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:00:01 +0000

Your weekly Microsoft Weekly recap is here, bringing you the most interesting stories about new Windows 11 features, gaming announcements, controversies, bugs, and other developments from Microsoft. Read more...

Latest Skype Preview update adds MSN Weather, improved calls, better Bing integration, more

Taras Buria — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a major update for Skype. Version 8.99.76.102 is now available for testing in the Skype Insider program with MSN Weather, enhanced Bing integration, better calls, and more. Read more...

Navigating Microsoft's AI Frontier: Unveiling tech giant's path with caution and critique

Fiza Ali — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:08:01 +0000

From leveraging AI in its productivity suite to exploring the possibilities of techno-humanism, Microsoft continues venturing into the AI era as it embraces its power in its products and services. Read more...

Microsoft announces new AI features for Bing, SwiftKey, Edge, and Skype

Taras Buria — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:50 +0000

Microsoft has announced a sleeve of new AI-powered features for its mobile apps. SwiftKey, Bing, Edge, and Skype are about to get new "mobile-first experiences" to match what Bing offers on desktops. Read more...

The latest Skype Insider build adds the Today tab to desktop users and more

John Callaham — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:50:02 +0000

The new Skype Insider build 8.97.76.300 also adds the "GPT AI Co-pilot" conversation header on all platforms for Bing Chat, along with a number of bug fixes for various issues and platforms. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows bugs, GPT integrations, and taking screenshots

Usama Jawad — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 20:38:01 +0000

This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features. Read more...