Skype
Developed by Skype Communications S.a.r.l | Last updated: June 22, 2024
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Skype is a social networking app, developed by Skype Communications S.a.r.l, available on iOS and Android since its release in March 2009. The updated version 8.116 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 14.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Skype has to offer.
About Skype
Skype – Connect, Create, Talk & Discover, now with Bing GPT-4
SKYPE WITH MICROSOFT BING, POWERED BY GPT-4
Ask Bing 1:1 or in any group chat:
- Help me plan a trip to Europe this summer
- Write a dad joke and translate it into any language
- Ask for movie recommendations
- Unleash your creativity
Skype is now integrated with Bing, cutting-edge AI-powered copilot, the latest generative language model from OpenAI that you can use for free. With ChatGPT in Skype, you don’t need any technical knowledge, just ask a question like you would a friend.
Bonus points: Try asking ChatGPT in your native language and find the most interesting question to ask!
SKYPE WITH ANYONE FOR FREE
Skype is the best way to stay connected with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Whether you want to talk to your family, friends or colleagues. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive text messages, use ChatGPT with others, send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.
ADD A SECOND NUMBER TO YOUR PHONE
Need more privacy? Get a Skype Number, it’s affordable and private. With additional Skype subscription you can also call landlines and mobiles at affordable prices in most countries in the world.
PERSONALIZED NEWS
With Skype’s new Today tab you can get free personalized news. Stay informed, productive, entertained, and inspired with up-to-date news.
Skype-to-Skype calls are free. Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection.
• Privacy and Cookies policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539
• Microsoft Services Agreement: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144
• EU Contract Summary: https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary
Access Permissions:
All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available).
• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype.
• Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.
• Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.
• Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you.
• Photo Library - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with.
• Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively being used.
• Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype.
• Calendar - Access to the calendar is so that calls can be scheduled and added to the calendar.
• Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly.
What's new in version 8.116
We're listening to your feedback and working hard to improve Skype. Here's what's new:
- PDF Glimpse - Preview the first page of PDFs right in your chat – no opening needed!
- Clickable system messages make navigating to profiles and recognizing new chat additions seamless.
- Refreshed UI for call message notifications in chat makes missed calls clear and actionable.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details.
Download the Skype App
Skype has an IPA/APK download size of 224 MB on its latest version. Skype is FREE to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 269 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Skyped
All my students are SKYPED by me simply because of a ‘c’ a double ‘oo’ and a final ‘l’; cool😉
By IOS Pages Lover
Review: Superb tool
I call my mum regularly internationally and it costs me nothing. The reception is usually Perfect. I’m So grateful...
By luelovesgod
Review: It’s amazing but
It was super cool but the calls were kinda laggy
By ScalarLabs
Review: US to Japan weekly meetings
Have been using Skype weekly for 3 years with a client in Japan. Sound / video quality are great. Very happy with...
By Angelica Joy
Review: Fiabilité et efficacité rien à dire ou à redire
10 ans que je l’utilise 👍🏼
By Tfuet