New Skype Insider build 8.119.76.201 released

Hi Everyone,

The latest Skype Insider build 8.119 was fully released and this is what we were working on.

What’s new?

New Call Panel UI on Mobile Web

We're excited to introduce the refreshed call panel design for mobile web, now matching the sleek interface of our mobile apps!

• Unified Experience: Enjoy a seamless transition between the mobile app and mobile web with consistent, unified designs.
• End Call Button Redesign: The End Call button now sits perfectly in the header, making it more intuitive and accessible.
• Focused Flex Layout: Effortlessly switch to focus mode, centering on what's important in your call.
• Footer Controls Update: The call controls in the footer are updated for a more user-friendly experience, mirroring the mobile app layout.
• Light/Dark Theme Support: Your call panel now adapts to your theme preference, delivering a consistent and eye-friendly look.
• Performance Boost: Code cleanup ensures a faster, smoother call experience.

Get ready for an enhanced, polished call experience where your mobile web calls are just as smooth as on the app!

Picture-in-Picture Call Monitor on iOS

We've listened to your feedback and are excited to bring the Call Monitor feature to iOS, ensuring a seamless calling experience even when switching apps!

• Unified Calling Experience: Enjoy consistent call monitoring across platforms like Windows, macOS, and Android, now available on iOS.
• 1-on-1 Calls Support: Stay engaged with a small Picture-in-Picture (PiP) window that lets you continue your video call while navigating other apps.
• Dark Background with Profile Image: When the other participant isn't sharing video or screen, the PiP window will show a centered profile image for easy identification.
• Seamless Video Continuation: Your call video remains visible in PiP mode even when you multitask, ensuring uninterrupted conversation.
• System Constraints: Tap the PiP window to return directly to the call panel. However, other call controls (mute, hang up) remain accessible via the main call screen.

Stay effortlessly connected with Picture-in-Picture mode on iOS for 1-on-1 calls, and keep your conversations going, wherever you roam!

Simplified Audio Device Selection on Windows

Experience clearer, frustration-free audio settings in Skype! Now, users can directly choose the precise device name for both microphones and speakers without relying on "Default communications device."

• Direct Device Selection: Pick the exact microphone and speaker devices from a clear, organized list.
• Seamless Setup: Eliminate confusion and ensure your calls use your preferred audio devices.

This new feature makes Skype audio management more intuitive for seamless communication.

Prevent Sending SMS to Invalid Numbers

We've added a useful popup to keep your messages on target. Now, when users attempt to send an SMS to an invalid number.

• Clear Notification: A popup immediately alerts you, ensuring no wasted credits or confusion.
• Accurate Messaging: Double-check the number and resend, so your SMS always lands where intended.

Keep your communication seamless with accurate SMS delivery in Skype!

Polishing Skype: Stability improvements & Bug fixes

• Audio Messages not playing correctly on iOS 17.

As usual, all new features are rolling out gradually over the next couple of days so if you don’t see them right away, just check again soon. 

Please let us know what you think about the latest changes, either here in the community or through the Skype app. You can always go to the Skype’s User Feedback channel to submit and vote for new features and ideas. 

Additionally, download the latest Skype Insider build here if you have not yet, so, you don't miss out on these Early Access features. :)

Thank you,
The Skype Team