Microsoft has commenced updating Skype for Windows 11 in an effort to restore the former popularity of this once-favored video calling application. The company is eliminating advertisements and streamlining the interface to attract users once again.
Participants in the "Skype Insider Program" have already gained access to the new version. The update completely removes ads from all sections of Skype, including the "Channels" section, where MSN news was previously displayed.
The application's interface has become "lighter" due to a reduction in unnecessary elements. This enhancement has improved the overall performance and speed of Skype. Ads have vanished from conversations and the chat list.
According to an anonymous source, Microsoft plans to make Skype ad-free across all platforms, including mobile devices, Linux, and macOS.
“Microsoft wants people to fall in love with Skype again,” an insider disclosed.
In addition to removing ads, Copilot in Skype has introduced an image generation feature using artificial intelligence. Users can now easily create AI-generated images directly within the chat window and discuss them with their friends.
For mobile platforms, issues with sending media files over 5G networks and ringtone errors on iOS devices have been resolved.
Despite the positive changes, the integration of MSN into Skype raises questions. For true simplification of the application, this feature should ideally be completely removed from the video calling program.
Source: Windowslatest, Phonearena
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