Microsoft addresses complaints about the new Skype app, says “we will build the next generation together”

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Published onJuly 13, 2017

published onJuly 13, 2017

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Ever since the new version of Skypestarted to roll outto iOS and Android across the globe, there has been a massive uprising from some Skype users, who vented their frustrations in app store reviews. Indeed, users have complained that the new Skype experience on mobile “the worst ever,” with some even saying that they “can’t understand” how Microsoft even decided to “roll an unfinished beta version.”

Well, it turns out that the Skype team was listening, as the team todaypenned a blog postwhich noted that the new Skype app was a “big change.” The post explains that the Skype team is always listening, updating, and responding to feedback. And, more importantly, the post headlines that going forward, the Skype team will be “building the next generation of Skype together” with the community.

The post also points to some initial changes which have already rolled out, such as the ability to delete contacts, conversations, and to multi-task while calling. With this so, it turns out there will be more on the way to address the needs of the Skype community:

Our mission doesn’t stop there. We’ll continue to make improvements—including new features and functions—over the coming months. We want to make sure you’re using the new Skype the way you want, so we’re reintroducing:

It is great to see that the Skype team has listened to the complaints of users. So, if you’re feeling that features are missing from the app, or if you think it is too buggy, it’s best not to go on a rant in a review on the App Store. You should rather submit your feedback directlythrough the Skype Community, or via the Skype app from the “Send Feedback” option.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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