In Windows 11, Microsoft teams integration has been introduced directly in the operating system and it would seem that the company is getting ready to leave Skype behind. With this announcement most people have assumed that skype will lose its value once Windows 11 is launched. Until today when the skype team unveiled a slew of new components coming to skype very soon encouraging to make skype better in nearly every aspect. New updates of skype may put you in deep thought if you should continue using skype to experience all-new features of skype or switch to teams for work-related meetings.
According to a Microsoft blog post, skype appears to be “here to stay” with whole new improvements. Making a plunge directly into what’s going on, Microsoft is updating the call stage, the space of the call where members are shown. The new UI of the call stage works with both the light and dark modes of the application. Plus, now your own video feed will currently be visible in the call stage as other members, rather than having a little window in the corner that can be disabled.
The Call stage now displays all the members even if they are not presenting their screen or video. Along with that, you can customize your call stage anytime like setting a background image for each participant to specify them. Furthermore, the call stage is now presented so that members are evenly scattered on the screen, rather than having someone appear alone in one row.
Performance is another important enhancement Skype is adding to the calling experience. The company claims that performance in “critical scenarios” will improve by up to 30% on laptops and by over 2,000% on Android phones. This should make video calls much more bearable for all parties involved.
Other than calls, skype is coming with interesting UI changes. New icons have been added to the app and new themes will also be available according to your color choice that will also be applicable to buttons. Instead of blue letters on a flat-colored background, those without profile photographs will now see varied colored images showcasing their initials.
Microsoft is likewise further developing the Meet Now insight, which permits Skype clients to welcome anybody – even non-Skype clients, to join a speedy gathering. Currently, app development is in progress, and Meet Now is believed to be lighter and quicker to help individuals join calls by just entering their name without having a Microsoft login.
Calls are getting a lot of other new elements, beginning with TwinCam. This permits clients to transfer the video feed from two cameras simultaneously. This works by allowing participants to examine a QR code on their PC utilizing their phone, which would then be able to be utilized as a second camera for the call. The two cameras will stay dynamic, so members can all the more effectively flaunt what’s going on around them. Call reactions picker is added to give instant reaction during the call. There’s now a search bar for various reactions, as well as the ability to bookmark your favorites for quick access.
At last, there’s another Skype Universal Translator include. Call and talk interpretation isn’t totally new, but now it is available in Skype-to-Skype calls. Regardless of whether you’re calling a landline, you can use a translator. Microsoft hasn’t specified when these new features will be launched. We know it’s coming shortly in your way.
