Skype Insider

Try the latest built-in version of Skype

Skype keeps the world talking. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call, no matter which device they use Skype on. Skype is available on phones, tablets, PCs and Macs.

• Video calls – don’t just hear the applause, see it! Get together with 1 or 49Totem Wonders of your friends and family on an HD video call. Watch everyone's smiles and tears when you say "We're engaged!!!"

• Chat – Reach people instantly. Message your friends, get someone's attention with @mentions, or create a group chat to plan a family get-together.

• Share – Send photos and videos with your family and friends. Save shared photos and videos to your camera roll. Share your screen to make travel plans with friends or present designs to your team.

• Voice Calls – Camera Shy? Make voice calls to anyone in the world via Skype. You can also call cell phones and landlines at low rates.

• Express yourself – Liven up conversations with emoticons, GIFs, stickers, images from your device or the web.

• SMS - Use Skype to send SMS messages to cell phones around the world.

When you download Skype Insider, you'll get early access to our newest and coolest features. Of course, while you're having fun, know that this app is a work in progress. We look forward to your vital feedback as we add new enhancements and features to Skype. Just click the heart icon on the home screen and you can send your feedback to our team, helping us shape the future of Skype.

Skype-to-Skype calls are free. Carrier data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or Wi-Fi connection.

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• EU contract summary: https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary

Access permissions:

All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but some features may not be available).

• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload contacts from your device to Microsoft servers so you can easily find and connect with your contacts who already use Skype.

• Microphone - The microphone is necessary so that people can hear you during audio or video calls or to record audio messages.

• Camera - The camera is needed so people can see you during video calls or so you can take photos or videos while using Skype.

• Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you.

• External Storage - Storage is necessary to be able to store photos or share your photos with others who you can chat with.

• Notifications - Notifications let users know when messages or calls are received, even when Skype is not being actively used.

• Read Phone Status - Accessing the phone status allows you to place a call on hold when a regular call is in progress.

• System alert window - This setting enables Skype screen sharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or playing back on the device while you record or stream content.

• Read SMS - This allows you to read SMS messages from the device when needed for confirmation messages.