Skype Insider

Skype is a widely used communication platform that allows users to connect through instant messaging, voice or video calls, regardless of the device they're using. With availability on phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs, Skype offers a variety of features to enhance your communication experience.

• Video Calls: Don't just hear the excitement, see it! Connect with up to 49 friends and family members on a high-definition video call. Witness their smiles and tears of joy as you make important announcements.

• Chat: Reach out to people instantly with the chat feature. Send messages to friends, catch their attention with @ mentions, or create a group chat to plan family reunions.

• Share: Share precious moments with your loved ones by sending photos and videos. Save shared media to your camera roll for easy access. You can also share your screen to collaborate on travel plans or present designs to your team.

• Voice Calls: For those camera shy moments, make voice calls to anyone around the world using Skype. You can even make low-rate calls to mobiles and landlines.

• Express Yourself: Add vibrancy to your conversations with emoticons, GIFs, stickers, images, and more from your device or the web.

• SMS: Utilize Skype to send SMS messages to mobiles worldwide.

By downloading the Skype Insider app, you gain exclusive access to the latest features and updates ahead of others. However, it's important to note that the app is still a work in progress. Your feedback and comments are highly valued as they assist in shaping the future of Skype. Simply click on the heart icon on the main screen to share your thoughts with our team.

Skype-to-Skype calls are free, but data charges from your operator may apply. It is recommended to use an unlimited data plan or connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid any additional costs.

For privacy and cookie information, please visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539. To review the Microsoft Services Agreement, click https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144. Additionally, you can access the EU Contract Summary at https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary.

Access permissions:

• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers, allowing you to easily connect with existing contacts on Skype.
• Microphone - This permission is required for others to hear you during audio or video calls, as well as for recording audio messages.
• Camera - The camera permission enables others to see you during video calls and also allows you to take photos or videos on Skype.
• Location - You have the option to share your location with other users or use it to discover relevant places nearby.
• External Storage - Storage permission is necessary to store and share photos with chat partners.
• Notifications - Ensures that you receive notifications for messages or calls, even when the Skype app is not actively used.
• Read Phone State - Provides the ability to put a call on hold when there's an incoming regular phone call.
• System Alert Window - This setting enables Skype screen sharing, granting access to all information displayed or played on the device when recording or broadcasting content.
• Read SMS - Allows you to read device SMS messages, specifically for confirmation messages.