

It’s very easy to use and has an intuitive interface. Also available are Skype for Windows 6.14 and Skype for Mac 6.14 for desktop users, plus Skype for iPhone 4.17, Skype for iPad 4.17, and Skype for Android 4.4. Skype for Windows 8.86.0.409 Skype Technologies (Free) User rating Download Free voice and video calling app 1/3 Skype is a free calling app that enables video and voice chat as well as instant messaging. Skype for Windows 8 v2.6 is available for free now- note that users require Windows 8.1 to run the app. First, Skype has promised to make sure that notifications will only be received on the device actively being used, bringing an end to the annoying chorus of chimes as a new message is relayed across all the user’s logged-in devices.Īlso planned is keeping the user’s Favorites contact list in sync, thereby saving time and hassle having to recreate it each time Skype is installed on a new platform.

More improvements for multi-device usage have also been outlined going forward. Not only does this make it easier to stay up to date, it also allows users to quickly and easily review past chat histories on any device, not just the one that the chat originally took place on. This is achieved by implementing push notifications of any updates from one device automatically to the others. Synchronising chat history and read messages has also been added to Skype for Windows 8 – this feature is part of the “enhanced Skype chat experience” that began rolling out to other platforms last month. PowerShell 7.2 has support for Microsoft Update. Synced call answering and chat history have been added to the Windows 8.1 Skype app. Support for Microsoft Update in PowerShell 7.2.
