The latest Skype version 8.67 is out and we have prepared cool new features in this release like Together Mode and Large Grid Mode during a Skype video call so you can enjoy being in touch with your friends and families during the holidays.
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web
- Hanging out with the cool kids: We've introduced Together Mode to give everyone in your call the best seat in the house. And as if that wasn't enough, we've added Large Grid so you can see everyone's video stream all at once! Learn more about switching views in a Skype video call
- Let me add you: This version of Skype includes the option to add someone to an ongoing Skype call by their phone number as well as via Skype. Learn
more about calling in Skype.
- What's that behind you?: We've added more predefined backgrounds and more background categories, and we're adding more all the time. Learn more about changing your background in Skype.
- Meet Now, Right Now: Meet Now is integrated in Windows 10, so you can meet with a simple click. Learn more about Meet Now
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.
Skype for Android
- Let me add you: This version of Skype includes the option to add someone to an ongoing Skype call by their phone number as well as via Skype. Learn more about calling in Skype.
- So many bubbles: The latest version of Skype includes support for Chat Bubbles, Priority Conversations, and Conversation Space on Android.
- That's Fire: Good news if you're on an Amazon Kindle Fire: you're getting a new, updated version of Skype. Learn more about Skype versions.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.
What’s fixed?
- Skype is preventing Mac from automatic sleep.
- Videos in chat freeze on the first frame and do not play properly.
- JavaScript error when trying to run Skype on Windows servers.
- Video freezes when typing a message during a call.
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.
We are glad you were with us all the time, giving us feedback and helping improve Skype. We really appreciate it! Thank you very much! Enjoy the holidays and the rest of the year, and see you in 2021.
The Skype Team