Skype announces new features such as modern UI and smartphone second camera

On the 27th (local time), Microsoft announced a new feature to be implemented in the company's messaging app "Skype". Many enhancements have been made in terms of UI, functionality, and performance.

　The UI has undergone major changes, adopting a modern design overall. On the video call screen, you can now display your own image in the main view, and display everyone in a grid, including users who do not have video enabled.

In addition, a background will be added behind the voice-only avatar, and the video will be displayed large on the top bar even when sharing the screen or in Together mode (a mode that displays side by side in the virtual space). Became. Color expressions and icons used in chats have also been reworked.

　Functions have also been improved, such as the integration of the Office Lens function, the TwinCam function that can be used as a second camera during a call by linking with a smartphone, etc., the notification sound custom function, and the reaction function during a call. implementation. Performance has also been improved, with the desktop version improving by 30% and the Android version by more than 2,000%.