Skype Community Blog:
Hi Everyone,
The latest Skype Insider build 8.116 was fully released and this is what we were working on.
What’s new?
Android Update - Supporting Rich Text Pasting 
Dive into an even richer messaging experience with our latest Android update. Now, you can paste text with style, not just substance:
Rich Text Retention: Paste content into your chat and keep key text styles like bold, italic, strikethrough and code intact. No more losing formatting when sharing vibrant messages!
Seamless Text Integration: Pasting and composing messages on Android just got an upgrade. Enjoy the ease of keeping the formatting you want, exactly how you want it.
Introducing Skype Channels 2.0! 
Get ready for an elevated community experience with Skype Channels 2.0.
Channels Store: Dive into a curated selection of channels and find your next favorite community.
Seamless Transition: Experience the switch to a more robust backend, designed for live broadcasting to all subscribers, bringing the latest stories to your fingertips.
Channels Preview: Peek at channel content before deciding to follow.
Channel Profile: View detailed profiles of channels to learn more at a glance.
Follow/Unfollow: Seamlessly join channels that pique your interest and leave those that no longer do.
Effortless Unsubscribe: Leaving a channel is just a click away, with options to explore new ones in our enhanced Store.
Manage Channels: Full control over your channel preferences and notifications.
Chat List Header Update: A refreshed look for a more intuitive user interface.
First Experience Refined: Select and subscribe to your preferred channels with our friendly first-run experience.- Article Sharing: Share and discuss articles right within your channels.
Default Mute: Dive into your content without the distraction of notifications unless you opt-in.
Report a Concern: Easily report content or concerns to keep the community safe.
#SkypeChannelsUpdatePolishing Skype: Stability improvements & Bug fixes
- Some users facing a persistent loading spinner in the chat, until app navigation
Please let us know what you think about the latest changes, either here in the community or through the Skype app. You can always go to the Skype’s User Feedback channel to submit and vote for new features and ideas.
Additionally, download the latest Skype Insider build here if you have not yet, so, you don't miss out on these Early Access features. :)
Thank you,
The Skype Team
Skype Channels 2.0
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