Microsoft released Skype 8.90 Preview to Insiders a month and a half ago. It included a number of new features, including auto-language detection for call subtitles and translation, the ability to browse and scan QR codes for quick contact connections, and more. In addition to other new features and bug improvements, Skype for Android now supports customised icons. On iOS, a new Calendar extension was added so that Skype meetings could be attached to calendar events. Microsoft is currently bringing out Skype 8.90 on all systems that it supports.
The changelog is listed below:
Skype for Mac, Linux, Windows, and the Web
- The process of adding a phone number as a contact has been simplified. Find out more information on adding a phone number as a contact in Skype.
- By clicking on your profile name, you may instantly visit your profile. Find out more about how to edit your Skype profile details.
- Enhancements to stability and bug fixes. We cleaned up some messes and brushed up some bugs.
Skype for iPhone, iPad, and Android
- The process of adding a phone number as a contact has been simplified. Find out more information on adding a phone number as a contact in Skype.
- By pressing on your profile name, you can instantly visit your profile. Find out more about how to edit your Skype profile details.
- If you have Show Previews enabled on your iPhone or iPad and you receive an image through Skype, you can tap and hold the message notice to see a preview of the image from your lock screen.
Microsoft also provided information on changes made to Skype from the previous version:
Was fixed?
- difficulties with notifications on Amazon FireOS
- On Windows, the Done button became inactive when changing the language repeatedly.
- Issues with calls and messages on Android for certain of our Chinese consumers
You can view a number of platform-specific known issues here as well.
Microsoft advised that because the new features are being released in phases, you might not see all of them right away. Also eagerly awaiting your input on the updated features and bug fixes, please report any bugs you see on Skype’s Feedback Portal.
On Windows 10 and 11, as well as on Android and iOS, Skype will automatically upgrade, but if you’d prefer the standalone version, you can get that from here.
