After spending several years with version 7 of Skype, it seems that from September we will access the new version of Skype, version 8.
There will finally be a new version of Skype
In September, all users who have Skype installed on their operating systems must update it.
Well, Skype 8 will be the only new version of Skype available and usable.
Users with Windows 10 should not do anything, as the new version is already in their operating system.
If you have another version of Windows or another operating system: iOS or Android you should go to Tools in the top menu and click on Help.
Then click on check for updates.
Depending on the operating system, you will also find the option to update by going to the top menu Skype click and select Check for updates.
What does this new version of Skype bring?
One of the most important new features of this new version of Skype is being able to make group calls with up to 24 contacts.
In addition to this magnificent novelty is added the option of being able to record conversations automatically.
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Apparently the recording will be saved on Microsoft servers, making it accessible to all participants.
But attention if a call is recorded all participating members will be notified of it. An addition to the care of our privacy.
Which makes Skype a clear competitor to FaceTime.
It also includes extra functions such as sharing images or what we are seeing on our screen with our contacts.
The files that can be shared will be up to 300 MB, avoiding the use of third-party applications.
If we previously told you that this new version of Skype could compete with FaceTime, now it will also compete with WhatsApp.
With the update the chat is improved, among the improvements we find the notifications to specific users naming them with the @ followed by their name.
In the purest style of WhatsApp.
We can even send and receive money to our contacts through Skype, as long as we have a PayPal account.
Now we will have to be patient and wait for all the news that they have commented to arrive.
Do you think you'll use Skype more with these new features?
