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Microsoft claims Skype has seen a significant increase in usage recently, with more than 40 million people using the app daily.

Microsoft is working on a new integration between Skype and Microsoft Teams that will enable Teams users to communicate with Skype users, and vice-versa.

Microsoft is discontinuing Skype's SMS Connect feature, recommending users to move to the new Your Phone app on Windows 10.

Microsoft is adding the ability to share your screen during video calls on iPhones and Android devices with Skype.

Microsoft is doubling the number of people that you can call in a Skype group at once.

Skype's automatic call answering feature is malfunctioning on Android, putting user's privacy at risk.

Microsoft is bringing the modern Skype experience to the web with HD video calling and call recording capabilities.

Microsoft is introducing the ability to blur the background in Skype calls.

Microsoft tests new Skype statuses with Skype Insiders.

Microsoft brings a major accessibility feature to both PowerPoint and Skype.

Skype is getting native integration for OneDrive, allowing you to share files with a few clicks.

The launch of the Skype integration on Amazon's Echo devices seems to be right around the corner.

It's finally here.

Microsoft continues to rapidly tweak modern Skype as it looks to eventually kill classic Skype.

Microsoft Teams now has all the features of Skype for Business.

Skype's end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations are now rolling out to all users across platforms.

Microsoft is extending the life of Skype Classic, version 7.0, after strong customer feedback when trying to force those users to version 8.0.

Microsoft is working to bring a compact view back to the modern versions of Skype and the team is looking for feedback about functionality.

You can finally tell when someone reads your messages on Skype with support for read receipts coming soon.

Microsoft is working on a improved group video calling experience for Skype on Windows 10, as well as improved customization options, more.

Microsoft is finally adding the ability to record Skype calls but there are a couple questions that need to be answered first.

Snapchat copies another popular Instagram Stories feature, introduces group video calling abilities.

Microsoft is updating the Skype app for Android devices to better work with low end Android hardware.

Microsoft is finally turning on the ability to encrypt messages with Skype but there are several caveats including it is not on by default.

The modern Skype still isn't here for Windows 10 devices, but Microsoft is bringing a couple of Fluent Design improvements instead.

Microsoft is ending support for Facebook login on Skype which is an odd move as this is not going to help with user-growth.

Skype is now showing advertisements in the notification panel for bots which is likely the start of more invasive ads for Microsoft products.