Microsoft is working on a new Universal Windows App for Skype on Windows 10. The company already has a few Skype apps for Windows 10, which aren’t really feature-complete and are quite buggy. However, if things go as plaed, the upcoming Skype UWP should be a lot better and provide a unified experience for Skype on Windows 10 PC and Mobile.
According to ZDNet, here are the reported features for the “version 1” of the app:
- Simplified look and feel, thanks to removal of duplicate menus
- Global menus to be in a new single settings menu
- Ability to sign in with Microsoft account and link a SkypeID
- Make one-to-one calls and send messages
- Send photos
- See notifications for incoming calls and messages outside of the app
- Participate in existing group chats
And here are the features plaed for a later release:
- Start a chat anyone using Skype or not using Skype
- Create a group and send group messages
- Group voice and video calling
- Share screens, files and video messages
Microsoft will reportedly release the new Skype UWP to Windows Insiders, possibly after Build 2016 which is happening later this month. Microsoft will probably show off the new Skype UWP at Build, so look out for that in the keynote. Until then, tell us if you are excited for the upcoming Skype UWP in the comment section below.