New Skype Insider Preview version 8.118.76.203 released

Hi Everyone,

The latest Skype Insider build 8.118 was fully released and this is what we were working on.

What’s new?

In-chat Camera Customization That Remembers

Embrace the personal touch with Skype's latest Android update - your chat camera now remembers your last used settings, ensuring your best side is always ready for its close-up.

• Selfie-Ready: Love the front cam? Skype now defaults to your preference in chat, saving you a click.
• Stick with Your Pick: Flipped? Set it once and Skype's chat camera keeps it just so for next time.
• Snap Back to It: Revisit the chat and your camera's just as you left it, for seamless sharing.

Dive back into your chats with a camera that's all about you! Only on Skype for Android.

Streamlined Chat Sorting

Finding your focus in Skype chats is now sleeker and more intuitive with our new bottom sheet design.

• Filter with Flair: Tap and unveil a modern, user-friendly filter menu right in your chat list.
• Customized Chat Visibility: Easily toggle between seeing recent chats, unread messages, or active conversations.
• Design that Delivers: Enjoy a fresh look with essential features at your fingertips – designed for the way you communicate on mobile.

Dive into a cleaner, quicker way to navigate your chats with Skype's updated mobile experience!

Skype Desktop's GIF Picker Gets a Speed Boost!

Our latest desktop update means finding the perfect GIF is quicker than ever:

• Speedy Selection: Wave goodbye to waiting; your GIF picker is now turbocharged for instant fun.
• Slick Browsing: Glide through categories with a smoother experience, no more loading lags!
• Optimized Performance: Enjoy quicker, crisper GIF rendering to express yourself in a flash.

Get ready for lightning-fast laughs with the new and improved GIF picker, only on Skype Desktop!

Polishing Skype: Stability improvements & Bug fixes

• Avatars not displayed in the background of a video call for some users.

As usual, all new features are rolling out gradually over the next couple of days so if you don’t see them right away, just check again soon. 

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

Chat Filters UI refresh