Skype keeps the world connected. No matter what device they use, say "hello" with an instant message, voice or video call. You can use Skype on your phone, tablet, PC, or Mac.
Don't just hear the cheers, see them! Join one or 49 of your friends and family on a HD video call. Everyone will smile and cry when you tell them "We're engaged!!!"
Chat - Reach out to people instantly. Make friends, grab someone's attention with @ mentions, or plan a family reunion in a group chat.
Share - Make sure your family and friends can see your photos and videos. You can save shared photos and videos to your camera roll. Make travel plans with friends or present designs to your team using your screen.
Voice calls - Are you camera shy? Skype lets you make voice calls to anyone in the world. Low-cost calls are also available to mobile and landlines.
Liven up conversations with emoticons, GIFs, stickers, and images from your device or the web.
Send SMS- messages to mobile phones worldwide using Skype.
Get early access to our newest and coolest features by downloading the Skype Insider. Please keep in mind that this app is a work in progress while you're having fun. Adding new features and enhancements to Skype requires your feedback. By clicking the heart icon on the main screen, you can send your comments to our team, helping us shape Skype's future.
Calls between Skype users are free. There may be a data charge from the operator. Using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection is recommended.
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? Id: 507539
The Microsoft Services Agreement can be found at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/? Id: 530144
The EU Contract Summary is available at https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary
Permissions for access:
- You can continue to use Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available.
- Contacts - Skype can upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers to make it easier for you to find and call Skype users that you already know.
- Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.
- Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.
- Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to find places near you.
- External Storage - You will need an external storage device to store your photos or share them with others via chat.
- Skype notifies users when messages or calls are received, even when the program isn't actively used.
- When a regular phone call is in progress, you may place a call on hold by viewing the phone state.
- System Alert Window - This setting allows Skype screensharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or playing on the device during recording or broadcasting.
- For confirmation messages, this allows you to read device SMS messages.
