v8.7 [Mar 7, 2021]
- Robot dancing: Want to keep up on what's new in Skype, right in Skype? We've added a robot friend to help you out there. Learn more about Skype bots.
- Keeping out the riff-raff: You can lock your Meet Now meetings to make sure only the right people are there. Learn more about Meet Now in Skype.
- Look behind you: Wish your backgrounds had a little more life? Good news, you can now add animated backgrounds in your Skype video calls. Learn more about changing your background in Skype video calls.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We've really cleaned up around here and sent some bugs running for the hills.
v8.1 [May 4, 2016]
Customizable themes—Choose a color and theme that reflects your mood, personality, or time of day.
Chat list—Organize your contact list by time, unread, or status. Pin people or groups to have them always close at hand. To see more on your screen, change your view from standard to compact, or collapse the chat list to focus more on your content.
Cloud-based—Now that Skype is cloud-based, sharing files, photos, and videos is easier. Send up to 300 MB over Skype by simply dragging and dropping the file. Skype uses less battery power now that it’s in the cloud.
Cross-device functionality—Skype works across multiple devices: mobile, desktop, Xbox, smart speakers, and more. Your messages and content are available anywhere you have Skype installed, helping you keep in touch with people around the world.
v7.5 [May 21, 2015]
Skype 7.5 for Windows desktop
released May 20th, 2015
Improved feedback form
Stability improvements
v7.3 [Jul 21, 2014]
May include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
v6.2 [Aug 23, 2012]
Integration with Microsoft Outlook to allow user to initiate a call or message from within Microsoft Outlook.
New add contact interface.
New profile design.
v5.8 [Dec 9, 2011]
- Video call your friends on Facebook direct from Skype
- Instant message with your Facebook friends
- New smarter call controls
v5.7 [Nov 29, 2011]
- Video call your friends on Facebook direct from Skype
- Instant message with your Facebook friends
- New smarter call controls
- Connect with Facebook friends through Skype
v5.0 [Oct 18, 2010]
Up to 5-way group video call
Redesigned calling experience
Improved video snapshots gallery
Improved browser plugins performance on some websites.
Reduced false positives on browser plugin phone number recognition.
v5.0 [Mar 29, 2010]
Up to 5-way group video call
Redesigned calling experience
Improved video snapshots gallery
Improved browser plugins performance on some websites.
Reduced false positives on browser plugin phone number recognition.
v4.1 [Jun 15, 2009]
Screen sharing.
Send contacts.
Birthday reminders.
Better call quality.
Better video quality.
Accessibility features.
