The latest Skype version 8.65 is out. There are cool new features in this release like being able to raise your hand during a Skype group call. You asked, we delivered!
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web
- Yes, you in the back: Have a question in a group call? No need to come off mute just yet, because you can now raise your hand in group calls. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
- Call the number on your screen: You can now set Skype to be the default calling app for numbers you find on web sites, so you can just click the number and call via Skype.
- Welcome to Safari, pal: You can now join a Meet Now call from Safari on your Mac desktop. Learn more about Meet Now.
- Let me see your ID: Just got invited to a call with an ID? Now you can paste that ID directly into Skype to join. Learn more about joining calls.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've sent some bugs packing and made a few general improvements.
Skype for Android, iPhone and iPad
- Yes, you in the back: Have a question in a group call? No need to come off mute just yet, because you can now raise your hand in group calls. Learn more about what you can do in a Skype call.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've sent some bugs packing and made a few general improvements.
What’s fixed?
A couple of messaging fixes and some general improvements as usually.
The new features are rolling out gradually over the next couple of days so if you don’t see them right away, just check again soon!
Please let us know what you think about the latest changes, either here in the community or through the Skype app. And you can always go to Skype’s User Voice to submit and vote for new features and ideas. You might also want to check out the known issues.
Thank you for all that you do to support Skype!
The Skype Team