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Type a question or keyword Help Skype Getting started Download, install, and upgrade What's new in Skype for Windows desktop? Looking for the latest Skype for Windows desktop releases? Wondering what feature changes and improvements are in each release? Check the table below for all of the details on the most recent releases. Application version Main changes Skype 7.33 released February 20th, 2017 When sending an image in SMS mode, a message is displayed stating that only text will be forwarded. Screen sharing of video now has audio enabled. Once the call is up and running, click the plus and select Share system sound. Skype 7.32 released January 30th, 2017 Users can now hang up on everyone in a group call from the Call main menu For unanswered calls, users are directed to a pop up window where you have the option to Send video mail or Retry the call Touch friendly popups which make it easier to interact with Customizable keyboard shortcuts can be found under the Tools main menu and Options Added a button for fast camera switching in call view when a user has multiple cameras Performance and stability improvements Skype 7.31 released January 9th, 2017 Performance and stability improvements General fixes Skype 7.30 released November 21st, 2016 Options tabs have been updated with more functions for call forwarding and voicemail General fixes Skype 7.29 released October 14th, 2016 Users can now disable URL previews separately from images. General fixes Skype 7.28 released September 26th, 2016 General fixes Skype 7.27 released August 18th, 2016 If you've updated your computer to the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Edition, you may have already discovered there is a brand new version of Skype pre-installed and ready to try. It's called Skype Preview and you are welcome to give it a go. If you continue to run your current version of Skype, you may see a screen inviting you to try Skype Preview. You can keep using your existing version, or try Skype preview. One thing to note is that you can only be signed in to either Skype or Skype Preview, so if you sign into one, you'll be automatically signed out of the other. Skype 7.26 released July 25th, 2016 Updated UI - Top in-call toolbar with semi-transparent protection Changes to background color when on a call Skype 7.25 released July 11th, 2016 Image sharing now shows a thumbnail preview without an opaque overlay General fixes Skype 7.24 released May 26th, 2016 We have addressed the issue with the microphone volume not being loud enough in calls General fixes Skype 7.23 for Windows desktop released April 28th, 2016 General fixes Skype 7.22 for Windows desktop released March 24th, 2016 Bot support enabled General fixes Skype 7.21 for Windows desktop released March 10th, 2016 General fixes. Skype 7.18 for Windows desktop released January 18th, 2016 General fixes. Skype 7.17 for Windows desktop released December 15th, 2015 Group video messages - You can now send video messages to people in your group conversations. Remember, your friends don't need to be online when you send a video message. They'll receive it the next time they log in to Skype. Users who are signed in to their Windows 10 machine with a Microsoft account can now sign into Skype with that account in just one click. When you launch Skype, you'll see a new screen showing your Microsoft account. Click on this to sign in. If you want to sign in with a different account, simply select 'Other Account' and continue as normal. This is rolling out gradually so if you don't see it, don't worry - it's coming! Skype 7.16 for Windows desktop released December 3rd, 2015 New toolbar with icons representing file and photo sharing, video messages and sharing your Skype contacts shown in the text input box at the bottom of your chat screen. Introducing URL previews on Windows. When your friends share web links to you over Skype, you will see a preview of the web page directly in your Skype chat. Gradual release. Skype 7.15 for Windows desktop released November 18th, 2015 General fixes. Skype 7.14 for Windows desktop released November 4th, 2015 The Translator Options menu has been merged into the Translator Globe icon menu, making it easier to switch the feature on and off. Skype 7.12 for Windows desktop released October 1st, 2015 Skype Translator - Enables you to translate voice calls, video calls and IMs. Skype Translator is rolling out to our desktop users slowly. It might take a few weeks, but it will be pushed directly into your updated app. Skype 7.11 for Windows desktop released September 25th, 2015 General fixes Skype 7.10 for Windows desktop released September 8th, 2015 Skype for Tablet Mode users in Windows 10 including: All forms in Skype are now touch aware Input fields invoke on-screen keyboard Skype window re-sizes to accommodate on-screen keyboard. General Fixes Skype 7.9 for Windows desktop released September 1st, 2015 General Fixes Bug Fixes Skype 7.8 for Windows desktop released August 12th, 2015 General Fixes Stability improvements Skype 7.7 for Windows desktop released July 21st, 2015 General Fixes Most recently used and multi tab support in picker Skype 7.6 for Windows desktop released June 18th, 2015 Improved emoticon picker Stability improvements Skype 7.5 for Windows desktop released May 20th, 2015 Improved feedback form Stability improvements Skype 7.4 for Windows desktop released April 22nd, 2015 Support for Hindi Option to disable special text formatting for sent chat messages Skype 7.3 for Windows desktop released April 1st, 2015 Improvements to compact chat style Performance improvements Prompt to set default actions for Skype on first run Skype 7.2 for Windows desktop released March 2nd, 2015 Skype Credit balance now visible on front page Sharing files and photos now defaults to the last folder you shared from Your contacts' local time added to the IM window Accessibility updates Performance improvements Skype 7.1 for Windows desktop released January 28th, 2015 Skype-Lync video calling Stability improvements Bug fixes Skype 7.0 for Windows desktop released December 5th, 2014 Picture-sharing improvements Touch scrolling Skype-Lync video calling Improvements to the new design (based on your feedback) Other bug fixes Skype 6.22 for Windows desktop released October 29th, 2014 Redesigned chat experience: Compact chat view Switching large emoticons on/off Compact Sidebar view Show only conversations with unread messages Easier access to your profile and mood message Your favorites roam with you Simplified search experience Other bug fixes Skype 6.21 for Windows desktop released October 6th, 2014 Fix for intermittent webcam issue Other bug fixes Skype 6.20 for Windows desktop released September 3rd, 2014 Favorites now roam across clients. Engineering improvements to help reduce Skype's memory footprint and crashes. Other bug fixes Skype 6.18 for Windows desktop released July 7th, 2014 Free Group Video Calling Tax inclusive display for product prices Other bug fixes Skype 6.16 for Windows desktop released May 13th, 2014 Spell checker and auto-correct on Windows 8/8.1 Other bug fixes Please make sure you have the latest version of Skype for Windows desktop installed. Learn more about upgrading your Skype client. Learn more about Skype for Windows desktop. Was this article helpful? Yes No Why has this not helped? It did not solve my problem The answer was confusing/too much to read The answer was not relevant Other Please let us know why we couldn't help you today Important : Do not enter any personal information (such as your Skype Name, email address, Microsoft account, password, or real name or phone number) in the field above. Submit Thank you for your feedback Thank you for your feedback Thank you for feedback! 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