Microsoft updates Skype for iOS and seeks to prevent it from falling into oblivion engulfed by WhatsApp and Telegram

If we talk about Microsoft, the first development that comes to mind is Windows. It is not the only one, but it is the most relevant and therefore it is logical and normal that it is the best known. However under the Microsoft label we find much more _software_ equally essential for a large number of users This is the case of Microsoft Office, Bing or Skype (yes, Skype still exists) to give just three examples.

And the news comes referring to the latter since Redmond has updated the Skype application that they offer in the App Store for iOS (also in the Google Play Store for Android).And it is that in a time like today, being closed to a single platform is not he althy, so it is the best thing to do to attract users by offering quality products quality regardless of whether they use the rival ecosystem. And that's what they do from Redmond.

Skype is an application that has evolved significantly since it came out with the aim of making calls and video calls. Time passes and messaging applications have reached such a cruising speed that Skype has had no choice but to jump on the bandwagon and also become an instant messaging app. An application that is now renewed for iOS.

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This version of Skype takes it to the number 8.7.76.54000 and among all the aesthetic aspects it stands out the return of the navigation bar to the bottom of the screento access the most common functions.Likewise, the placement of the access to the Settings has been modified to make them more accessible or the search for messages has been optimized. These are the new features that iOS users will find."

• The navigation bar returns to the bottom area and it is easier to access the most important features of the application.
• Added number icons in the navigation bar for chats, calls and highlights
• The color we select also appears in the navigation bar
• Improved notification screen design.
• We can open our profile just by touching the avatar.
• Relocation of settings that are now on the top right of the screen
• The search bar design has been improved, now being smaller to increase the number of messages that can be seen.

For now This version is not available for all iOS users in the App Store, so you shouldn't run if you want try it. It may be a kind of survey to see how it feels for users before launching globally. And in your case _do you still use Skype?_

Source | Windows Central