Windows 10: Microsoft reveals what’s next for Skype on Windows after criticism

Last month, Microsoft announced that it’s now rolling out a new version of Skype for Windows desktop. The company also confirmed that the classic Windows app will be retired soon but in the meantime, the software maker is working on a new and improved replacement.

Based on the customer feedback, Microsoft has decided to support Skype classic app beyond September 1. In a forum post, Microsoft revealed that they are planning to make major changes to Skype version 8.0 that would eventually convince people to give the new app a try.

Microsoft remains committed to the following features:

• Split window view for Skype on Windows 10, so you can see multiple chat windows at the same time
• Changing the font size in a chat
• Search for a message within a chat
• Status improvements – how others see your online status
• Privacy settings (call contact configurations) – more controls regarding who can call you
• Making it easier to add a phone number as a contact

“While the majority of our focus is on fundamentals and missing features, we’ve started rolling out a few highly requested features. One example is call recording functionality, which has been a very common ask from work groups, as well as teachers conducting Skype in Classroom sessions,” Microsoft writes in a forum post.

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Updategate: Microsoft said to be auto-creating Skype accounts in Windows 10
Doesn't even check to see whether you need one

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http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer...be-auto-creating-skype-accounts-in-windows-10

 

New Skype Version Released

Although, not one of my favourite programs, Skype is considered a high priority software application. The latest 3.5.0.239 release, is now available for download and it fixes some major bugs:

• bugfix: Links with invalid % encodings were executed
• bugfix: Data execution protection may have crashed Skype
• bugfix: Pressing escape did not end call
• Security improvements to ensure it is no longer possible to shut down Skype from a web page

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Microsoft Windows Vista Prices Revealed

Microsoft has accidentally leaked some details of the price of its next-generation operating system. U.S. full/upgrade prices:

• Windows Vista Ultimate $349/$199
• Windows Vista Business $269/179
• Windows Vista Home Premium $239/$139
• Windows Vista Home Basic $199/$99

Source: ZDNet