Latest about Skype
According to a recent update in a Skype forum, Microsoft still plans to bring usernames back to the service. A Community Manager states that they're "in progress" but face blocks at the moment.
The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
The latest update to Skype brings support Translated Conversations on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. The feature replaces the Skype translator bot and supports 11 languages.
All of Skype's new features are focused on productivity, Microsoft says.
Microsoft contractors are in the news yet again, this time due to reportedly low wages. Recently, Microsoft contractors were in the news for listening to Skype calls and Cortana queries.
Skype on Android now has the new Skype icon, joining other versions of Skype and several other Microsoft apps that have received new icons.
Microsoft confirms that it uses humans to listen to portions of Skype calls and other inputs. Previous reports show that Microsoft contractors listened to phone sex and other personal conversations.
Skype has a new icon on iOS that features Fluent Design elements.
