Microsoft today announced the release of Skype build 8.86 to regular users with several messaging improvements. The update brings Ukraine-themed emojos, reaction improvements and several bug fixes.
Read the full changelog below:
Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web
Feeling the same: You can easily react to a message by clicking someone else’s reaction to use the same one. Learn more about how to react to an instant message.
Bug fixes and stability improvements. Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.
Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad
Show the love: Microsoft added some new Ukraine themed emoticons. Learn more about the full list of emoticons in Skype.
Feeling the same: You can easily react to a message by tapping someone else’s reaction to use the same one. Learn more about how to react to an instant message.
Bug fixes and stability improvements. Bugs? Stomped. Improvements? Made. Done.
What’s fixed?
Skype ringing once, after receiving a message notification on iOS
Navigation with opening chats in chats and contacts tabs on Android
Skype not connecting to audio/video devices on Windows 7 and 8.1
Missing ‘send button’ after recording a video on Android Chromebook
The new features are rolling out gradually over the next couple of days, so if you don’t see them right away, check back soon.
