Microsoft updates Skype: the dark theme for iOS arrives

Skype is one of Microsoft's iconic applications and compared to the competition that offers alternatives such as WhatsApp, Telegram or Facebook Messenger, a cast that has now been joined by Zoom, boasts frequent updates to So keep adding new features and enhancements.

Microsoft relaunched a new update for Skype, an update that can be accessed by all those who are part of the Insider Program. This is Build 8.60 which among the new features now allows you to change the background used in video calls, adds support for the dark theme on iOS or add more reactions to the messages.

Custom background, dark theme on iOS and more…

Among the new features, we can now change the background used by the webcam during a video call, ideal if we don't want to show our surroundings and preserve our privacy. In addition, a new grid view has been added to see up to 10 people during video calls and as a striking aspect, we can use any existing emoticon as a reaction to a message. This is the list of changes and improvements:

• You can change the background in video calls. To change it, during a call, hover over the video button or click the More menu and then click choose background effect.
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• You can now use any existing smiley as a reaction to a message. It is added using the addreactions> option"
• Now you can create new moderated groups where no one can kick or mute the creator.
• Adds a new grid view so that up to 10 participants can be seen during the video call.

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• Added the Control My Screen feature, offering simple remote control while sharing your screen. "
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• Global shortcuts have been enabled so you can perform Skype actions even when the app is minimized or not in focus. It is accessible in Settings>"
• Added system dark theme support in iOS 13.
• Fixed crashes with notifications in Skype for Android.

The latest version of Skype in the Insider Program can be downloaded from this link.

Via | Microsoft Download | Skype