Skype Insider

Currently, the Insider version of Skype has removed all ads, including but not limited to MSN News Feed content and other banner ads. This version update focuses on improving the call interface, optimizing the camera experience, and fixing a number of errors.

Description

Skype – Connect, Create, Talk & Discover, now with Microsoft Copilot

Features

COPILOT YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE

Use Microsoft Copilot in Skype

Work smarter, be more productive, boost creativity, and stay connected to the people and things in your life with Copilot - an AI companion that works everywhere you do and on any device with the Skype App.

Whatever you're into - browsing the web, searching for answers, exploring your creative potential, or coming up with more useful content, Copilot can help you uncover new possibilities.

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 Channels you can get free personalized news delivered to you every day. Stay informed, productive, entertained, and inspired with up-to-date news.

By downloading the Skype Insider, you’ll gain early access to our newest and coolest features. Of course, while you’re having fun, know that this app is a work in progress. We're hoping to get your vital feedback as we add new enhancements and features to Skype. Simply click the heart icon on the main screen and you will be able to send your comments to our team, helping us shape the future of Skype.

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.

External Storage - 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 used.

Read Phone state - Access to phone state allows you to place a call on hold when a regular phone call is in progress.

System Alert Window - This setting allows Skype screensharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or played on the device whilst you record or broadcast content.

Read SMS - This allows you to read device SMS messages, when required for confirmation messages.

What's new

You can always find the latest news on what's happening in the Skype Insider Program in the Microsoft Community forums here: https://aka.ms/skypeinsiderforum

Thank you for supporting Skype!