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New Skype Update Launches With Lots of Improvements

The latest build is live for users running insider builds

Oct 14, 2022 16:02 GMT  ·  By
Skype getting new goodies in the Insider program
   Skype getting new goodies in the Insider program

Microsoft has released a new Skype build for users running Insider builds, and needless to say, there’s a lot being changed in the application this time.

Skype 8.90 comes with goodies for Apple users, as the Calendar extension is now able to provide location information to the native Calendar app on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Furthermore, Microsoft says it has released auto-language detection for call subtitles and translation on all platforms, as well as support for viewing and scanning QR codes.

And last but not least, the Skype update includes support for Android 13-themed language icons on Android.

Here are all the changes that are part of the latest Skype Insider build:  

  • Skype Calendar extension added to the iOS Calendar's location of events on iPhone, iPad and Mac. You can now easily create a Skype meeting from your iOS calendar, and also invite others who are not Skype users, to join this meeting.
  • Auto-language detection for call subtitles and translation on all Platforms. If User A speaks English and User B speaks French, translation starts with en-US <-> fr-FR configuration. If User B starts speaking Czech, translation will get reconfigured to en-US <-> cs-CZ. User A will not notice any change, the translation will keep going to English. User B will start hearing translation to Czech.
  • View and scan a QR code on Skype, to connect more easily with friends and family on iOS, Android and Web. Tap your name at the top of the ‘Chats’ screen to view the QR code, at the top right.
  • Clickable messages that appear over a call participant, when in full screen view/call stage on all Platforms. While on a call, you can click the message preview that pops up when a call participant sends one, to easily navigate you to the message in chat.
  • Hints for new message reaction features on all Platforms. This should easily let you know when we release new features.
  • Support for Android 13 themed launcher icons on Android. Skype icons will align themselves to match your preferred theme.

At this point, there’s no ETA as to when the rollout to non-insiders should start.