Skype 8.0 Launches on Desktop With Full-HD Video; To Soon Get Encryption and Call Recording Features (techcrunch.com)

Skype's redesign launched last year was met with mixed reviews, but the company is forging ahead by rolling out a number of its new features to other platforms, including the desktop. From a report: Microsoft today is launching Skype version 8.0 that will replace version 7.0 (aka Skype classic), the latter which will no longer function after September 1, 2018. The new release introduces a variety of features, including HD video and screen-sharing in calls, support for @mentions in chats, a chat media gallery, file and media sharing up to 300 MB, and more. It will also add several more features this summer, including most notably, supported for encrypted audio calls, texts, and file sharing as well as built-in call recording. The 8.0 release follows on the update to Skype desktop that rolled out last fall, largely focusing on upgrading the visual elements of new design, like the color-coding in chat messages and "reaction" emojis. This release also included the chat media gallery and file sharing support, which are touted as new today, but may have already hit your desktop.

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plus data collection, telemetry and courage

[Anonymous Coward]

Love it!

HD Video Streaming?

[Anonymous Coward]

Thats like mad future shit, I don't even know if my ISDN can handle it....

Re: Replacements?

[Anonymous Coward]

Discord can import Skype contacts and supports 1-1 calls.

Why is anyone still using Microsoft stuff?

[dbreeze]

I see all Microsoft customers as the victims of an abusive relationship who believe their abuser when told they couldn't function in another relationship. It's sad....