| App | Skype |
| Version | 8.86.0.407 |
| App uploaded by: | Nat Sorlacack |
| Requirements: | Android 6.0+ |
| size | 47.2 MB |
Chat and VoIP app
Skype is a video and audio solution company developed through Skype Technologies. It is a peer-to-peer platform that combines cloud computing services that are centralized. It includes VoIP as well as instant messaging and file-sharing features. The telecommunications app works for Android 4.0.3 or greater and also iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. Alongside Skype-to-Skype calls, you can make calls to landlines and mobile numbers. Skype integrates with other Microsoft applications like Outlook, OneDrive, and Xbox Live so you can instantly sign in to Skype using an existing Microsoft account.
Chat
Skype messages are stored in the memory card of your device and also in Skype’s Skype cloud. This lets you access older messages or files across various devices. Alongside plain texts, it is possible to also right-click on text bubbles and directly respond to a message. This can help provide the context of all of your messages. Your reply will be displayed beneath the message you clicked.
Your messages can be edited, deleted, and formatted within an hour following the sending. Formatted messages are comparable to HTML. For instance, the text enclosed in asterisks will produce a bold font, whereas the text enclosed in underscore symbols will bold the text. It is also possible to use emoticons to create symbols, and Skype will send an animated version. The developers have equipped Skype with its own sets of emoticons, which include 254. Also known as”Emotion Picker” it’s located on the left-right-hand side of the box for text. The Emotion Picker is also available with GIFs as well as stickers and other Emojis.
It is also possible to send SMS messages via Skype. This can be helpful if you don’t have access to your mobile device or have exhausted your SMS credit. Just click the name of the user on the chat’s header then click the send SMS option. It’s important to know that only Skype users with Skype Credits can send text messages. Users with two Skype Credits and a Skype Number can send and receive SMS messages.
Calls
Like the SMS function, you’ll need Skype Credits to call a landline or mobile number. The app has dial pads in the tab called Calls. It allows you to enter the number you wish to call. It also allows you to receive calls from landlines and mobile numbers. All the caller has just dial to your Skype Number.
You can make calls to other Skype users via the application’s audio and video communications tools. It is essential to possess an ARMv7 processor and 32MB of space on your Android device to make video calls. You can join a maximum of 50 people on the Skype group call. For both one-on-one and group calls you can blur your background by using the app’s depth sensor feature.
All-purpose tool for communication
Skype is a useful video, text, and voice chat software. Its chat features can aid in avoiding miscommunications through direct reply capabilities and formatting capabilities, as well as its audio and video calling feature, which offers a good 50 users per call. Additionally, you can call landlines and mobile numbers, so that you can be in touch with people who do not have access to Skype.