Microsoft has been hard at work improving Skype. The cross-platform messaging service is used by tens of millions of people across the globe for keeping in touch with friends and family. The company has done some really good work in making sure that Skype provides a consistent user experience across different platforms. According to a new report, Microsoft is now working on a big update for the existing Skype app which is going to get a new design as well as several new features.
Microsoft is working on a major update for its Skype app for Android. The updated app has already been released to members of the Skype Insiders program who will test it out while it remains in beta. The app gets a new design which takes inspiration from the design that Microsoft introduced in the Universal Windows App for Skype. This is going to bring a greater consistently to the look and feel in Skype across both major platforms.
Bing has been natively integrated into the Skype app for Android. It’s going to have its own tab labeled “Find” right in the chat user interface so that users can easily search for content inside the app. Giphy integration will enable users to insert GIFs in conversations while they will also be able to react to messages much like the way one can react to a post on Facebook.
Microsoft hasn’t said as yet when this redesigned Skype for Android app is going to be released for everyone, but those who are interested in trying out the preview can sign up for it here.