Skype latest news

Here are the latest news and updates about Skype:

Recent Updates:

  1. Skype Meet Now: Skype has introduced a new feature called "Skype Meet Now" that allows users to create and join video meetings without the need for a Skype account or a login.
  2. Improved Video Quality: Skype has improved its video quality by introducing a new feature called "Super Resolution" that uses AI to enhance video quality and reduce pixelation.
  3. Enhanced Security: Skype has introduced new security features, including end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, to protect user data and conversations.
  4. Integration with Microsoft Teams: Skype is now integrated with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to make voice and video calls, as well as send messages and files, directly from the Teams platform.

Recent Announcements:

  1. Skype for Business to be Replaced by Microsoft Teams: Microsoft has announced that it will be replacing Skype for Business with Microsoft Teams, its new communication and collaboration platform.
  2. Skype for Web: Skype has introduced a new web-based version of its platform, allowing users to make voice and video calls, as well as send messages and files, directly from their web browser.
  3. Skype on Alexa: Skype has introduced support for Amazon Alexa, allowing users to make voice calls and send messages using voice commands.

Upcoming Features:

  1. Skype for Virtual Reality: Skype is working on a new virtual reality (VR) feature that will allow users to make immersive video calls and interact with each other in a virtual environment.
  2. Skype for Augmented Reality: Skype is also working on an augmented reality (AR) feature that will allow users to make video calls and interact with each other in a virtual environment, using AR glasses and other devices.

Recent Awards and Recognition:

  1. Skype Wins Best Video Conferencing Solution: Skype has won the "Best Video Conferencing Solution" award at the 2022 IT Europa Awards.
  2. Skype Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant: Skype has been named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for the 12th consecutive year.