Microsoft is updating Skype for Windows 11, removing ads and simplifying the interface in a bid to bring back the app's popularity. Added AI image generation feature to Copilot.
Skype Revived
Windows 11 Update
Microsoft has begun updating Skype for the Windows 11 operating system. The purpose of this step is to restore the former popularity of the once popular video calling application. The developers decided to get rid of advertising materials and optimize the user interface to attract the audience back.
Testing the new version
Members of the Skype Insider Program have already had the opportunity to try out the updated version. The main innovation is the complete absence of advertising in all sections of Skype, including Channels, where MSN news materials were previously displayed.
Improved performance
The application interface has become lighter and more intuitive by reducing the number of unnecessary elements. This had a positive effect on the overall performance and speed of Skype. Ad units no longer appear in dialogs and chat lists.
Future plans
According to information from an anonymous source Microsoft intends to make Skype ad-free on all supported platforms, including mobile devices, Linux and macOS. The insider noted: "Microsoft is committed to getting users to fall in love with Skype again."
New features and fixes
In addition to removing ads, Skype now has the ability to create images using artificial intelligence through Copilot. Now users can generate AI images directly in the chat window and discuss them with friends. For mobile versions, problems with sending media files on 5G networks and a bug with ringtones on iOS devices have been fixed.
Integration issues
Despite the positive changes, MSN integration into Skype still raises questions. To really simplify the video calling app, it might be worth doing away with this feature entirely.
Glossary
- Skype is a popular video calling and messaging application
- Microsoft - the largest technology corporation, developer of Windows and owner of Skype
- Windows 11 - the latest version of the operating system from Microsoft
- Copilot - virtual assistant with artificial intelligence from Microsoft
- MSN - news portal and email service from Microsoft
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Microsoft is updating Skype for Windows 11, removing ads and simplifying the interface. The company is aiming to bring back the popularity of the app by adding artificial intelligence features. Testers have already received access to the new version without advertising.
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Isabella
Wow, it's cool that Skype is being updated! 😊 It was high time to remove advertising, it was really annoying. Maybe now I'll start using it again.
Dmitri
Yes, Isabella, I agree. But I was more interested in the AI image creation function. This is amazing! It will be possible to generate pictures and discuss them directly in the chat. 🎨
Helga
But it seems to me that Microsoft was late with these updates. There are so many other video calling apps now that Skype will never regain its former popularity. 🤔
Pierre
Helga, I disagree. I think Skype still has a chance. Especially if they continue to improve performance and add new features. By the way, has anyone already tested the new version?
Olaf
All this is nonsense. Why do we even need these constant updates and new features? Good old Skype worked great. And now every day there is new nonsense. It would be better to leave everything as it was.
Maria
Pierre, I'm in the Skype Insider testing program. The new version actually runs faster and looks cleaner. Without advertising it is much more pleasant to use. 👍
Isabella
Maria, have you already tried the AI image creation function? How does it work? It's interesting how high-quality the pictures are. 🖼️
Dmitri
By the way, about mobile platforms. It's good that they fixed the problem with sending files over 5G. I had problems with this. I hope everything will work like clockwork now. ⏱️