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Skype allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Telephone calls can be made to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to landlines and mobile phones are charged via a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features, including file transfer and video conferencing.

Microsoft and Facebook account integration

Sign up and login is easier than ever. You can now sign in to Skype using your Microsoft or Facebook account – there’s no need to create a new Skype account. This makes it even easier to connect with friends on Skype without having to set up another account.

Chat friends on Messenger

Now you can send messages to Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype in one place. If you use a Microsoft account today, merging your accounts is easy – just sign in to Skype with your Microsoft account.

Calling with Messenger friends is coming soon

We are working on polishing a feature that will enable audio and video calls to Windows Live Messenger customers using Skype desktop clients. The feature will be available in the coming weeks.

Skype localized to six more languages

We’re excited to support our growing community around the world with new localized versions of Skype in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total number of languages ​​Skype supports to 38.

Visual UI update

We’ve refreshed and flattened the Skype interface with a simpler, less cluttered look. We have also updated the appearance of the instant message and SMS areas.

Removal of online user count

We’ve removed the electronic user counter at the bottom of the Skype contact list to clean up the user interface and make more room for your friends in the contact list.

View previously created profile pictures

When you change your profile picture, we’ll now show you all your previous Skype profile pictures, so you don’t have to look through old files if you want to use a previous picture.

Improved telemetry

We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our product. To that end, we are adding additional “opt-in” telemetry reports for users who choose this option: “Tools >> Options>> Advanced >> Tick “Help improve Skype…” The reports may include your Skype ID and or Microsoft Account ID, but we will not use it to identify or contact you.

Improved chat experience

Over the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time updating the chat experience in Skype. We have included several improvements to the desktop. Photos in your new Skype for Windows and Mac apps appear as you’d expect, beautifully displayed for immediate viewing. On Windows, there is more spacing between contacts and chats, as well as message previews for unread chats, making it even easier to follow conversations.

Chat and call at the same time with one click

People love multi-tasking. Many of you are already instant messaging while on a live call today. With the new side-by-side design, you can easily multitask on a voice or video call. On Mac, it only takes one click. Share messages, photos or files for a more active conversation together, without leaving the conversation.

Free group video calls

Skype loves bringing groups together — so last but not least, the free group video calls we previously announced work better than ever on the redesigned Skype for Mac and Windows.

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