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Skype UWP app updated for Windows 10 with improvements
February 6, 2017 | MichaelSkype’s Live Tile now shows the number of new messages
Microsoft has pushed out a new update for the Skype Preview app, improving the Skype experience for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. Skype Preview version 11.11.105.0 finally lets … Read More
How to sync SMS with Skype between PC and Mobile
December 15, 2016 | Windows Phone AreaConnect Skype UWP across Windows 10 devices
Skype, the Universal Windows app for Windows 10, can replace your default SMS app on Mobile, and you can sync your SMS messages with the Windows 10 PC. To sync SMS across … Read More
Skype Preview update brings live translation to voice calls
December 13, 2016 | MichaelSkype Translator can be used on both mobile and Skype calls
The new UWP Skype update to version 11.10.145.0 has just reached the Release Preview ring, which means the production roll-out is near. With this update, Microsoft introduced many … Read More
Updates for Skype, Maps & Groove Music in the Insider Fast Ring
October 28, 2016 | MichaelMicrosoft updates core Windows apps with new features
Insiders on the Fast Ring can now grab the updated versions of Skype Preview, Windows Maps and Groove Music. These apps have been updated with some new features for Insiders, before Microsoft … Read More
Skype Preview gets SMS functionality for non-Insiders
September 24, 2016 | Windows Phone AreaSMS Relay comes to everyone on Windows 10
Microsoft has updated the Skype Preview UWP app for Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 10, adding the SMS Relay feature to the app for users outside of the Fast Ring. The app … Read More
Insiders on the Fast Ring can now use Skype for texting
September 16, 2016 | DiyanSkype Preview updated with support for SMS
Microsoft has rolled out an update to the Skype Preview, bringing the app to version 11.8.180, but this update is only for Insiders on the Fast Ring. The new update adds support … Read More
Skype UWP with SMS integration revealed in video
September 10, 2016 | Windows Phone AreaSkype to allow you send and receive SMS
After Microsoft abandoned its plans to include a Messaging / Skype integration in the Anniversary Update 2016, the company announced that a new, better two-in-one messaging solution would be coming to both … Read More
Skype Preview UWP app update brings improvements and Lock Screen support
July 28, 2016 | Windows Phone AreaUniversal Skype app updated for Windows 10 and Mobile
The latest Skype Preview update brings the app to version 11.7.79.0 and includes a number of under the hood changes, performance improvements and support for the lockscreen.
Among the … Read More
Skype for Windows Phone 8 & 8.1 will no longer receive updates
July 21, 2016 | DiyanSkype drops support for older operating systems
Microsoft announced that users with Windows Phone 8 & 8.1 will no longer receive updates as Skype becomes a cloud service and the company is focusing on improving the experience where the … Read More
Skype Universal app officially announced for Windows 10 Mobile
July 19, 2016 | MichaelSMS integration coming later this summer
Microsoft has released the new universal Skype experience for Windows 10 Mobile. Skype has been completely re-written for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. The app is currently open only to PC and … Read More
Internal update for UWP Skype brings interactive notifications
July 18, 2016 | MichaelMicrosoft may release the new app with the Anniversary Update
Microsoft has rolled out an update to the Universal Skype private beta. The update brings Skype UWP app to version 11.7.43 and includes three major features, according to WindowsBlogItalia.
Skype Universal with integrated SMS messaging revealed in screenshots
July 9, 2016 | Windows Phone AreaMessaging Everywhere coming soon to Windows 10 testers
Microsoft announced last month its plans to integrate the SMS feature into the new universal Skype app for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. The company also decided not to release … Read More