Microsoft on Monday announced a new version of its Skype messaging app, along with a warning that previous versions of the software will be disabled after Sept. 1.

"As we roll out improvements, there comes a time when we must shut down older services and application versions," wrote the Skype Team in an online post. "This is done to ensure that all customers have the best possible Skype experience, and that there are no quality or reliability issues resulting from old technology and new technology interoperating."

Among the new features in Skype 8.0 is support for HD video and screen-sharing calls. Conference calls in High quality for up to 24 people can be staged in 1080p video from any device running Skype.


The Skype 8.0 will be available for Apple's iPad, Microsoft also announced.

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At 1080p, Skype will have an advantage over Apple FaceTime, Google Duo and Google Hangouts, and Facebook Messenger, which max out at 720p, noted Adam Preset, research director for digital workplace at Gartner.

It's easier to grab someone's attention in a multi-person Skype conversation through the use of @mentions. After you type the @ symbol and the name of the person you want to virtually tap on the shoulder, a notification will be sent to them.

Microsoft has added a Chat media gallery to Skype, making it easier to find photos and links included in Chats.

Sharing photos, videos and files in Skype is easier. Files as large as 300 MB can be shared just by dragging them into a conversation window.


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More new features include read receipts and private conversations.

With read receipts, you can tell at a glance who has read your messages. When a message is read, an avatar appears below it in Chat. The feature can be very..........https://koksnation..com/2018/08/skype-80-to-launch-in-september.html

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