Skype is getting a redesign, new features and upgrades

Skype is all set to get a new update, which will offer users an "improved, faster, reliable, and super modern-looking Skype" experience. Microsoft has announced this in a blog post, where it has confirmed that this will update modernizes "the most important part" of Skype.

Users will now see a call stage, which will show everyone on the main view during a call. The company has adjusted the way the video feeds are rendered into a grid, so that no one is left alone on the upper tray again.

The company says it will give you an option to disable the video stream and hide audio-only participants from the calling stage. Apart from this, the video call app will also get upgraded chat headers with a new layout. There will also be group avatars and new button gradients.

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Microsoft is also claiming that it has "improved the camera with Office Lens feature, allowing you to capture your memories, create videos or scan documents, whiteboards and business cards in the smartest way."

Microsoft has also introduced a new Meet Now tool, which lets you create and join Skype calls without the need to log in, create an account nor have the Skype app. With just one link, you will be able to join a call as a guest and connect online.