Skype

Skype helps people chat with each other. Say “hello” to an instant message, voice or video call, no matter what device they use Skype on. Chat with the new Bing on Skype and get answers, AI-powered recommendations, and inspiration. Skype is available on phones, tablets, PCs and Macs. • Video call – Don't just hear the cheers, see each other! Meet up with 1 or 49 of your friends and family in HD video calling. Watch people cry and laugh as you announce the big news
• Chat – Communicate instantly. Send a message to a friend, mention someone to get their attention, or create a group chat to plan a family reunion.
• Bing in Skype – Chat with the new Bing in chats your personal and group chats to get AI-powered answers, right in the context of your conversations. Ask for suggestions to help plan together, get inspired, and have fun by asking Bing for ideas.
• Share – Send photos and videos with family and friends. Save shared photos and videos to your camera roll. Share your screen to plan a trip or present a design to the whole group.
• Voice calls – Afraid to turn on your camera? Call anyone on Skype. You can also call landlines and mobiles at low rates.
• Express yourself – Liven up conversations with emojis, GIFs, stickers, images from your device or web.
• SMS - Use Skype to send SMS messages to mobile phones worldwide.

Skype to Skype calls are free. Mobile carrier data fees may apply. An unlimited data plan or WiFi connection is recommended.

Microsoft Account required. Bing in Skype is available through the Bing preview waitlist. To learn more and register, visit: https://www.bing.com/new

• Privacy and cookie policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink /?LinkID=507539
• Microsoft Services Agreement: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144
• EU Contract Summary: https://go.skype. com/eu.contract.summary

Access Permissions:
All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue to use Skype without granting these permissions but certain features may not be available).

• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device's contacts to Microsoft servers so you can easily find and connect Connect with contacts using Skype.
• Microphone - A microphone is required for people to hear you on audio or video calls, or for you to record audio messages.
• Camera - Required has a camera so people can see you during a video call, or so you can take photos or videos while you're using Skype.
• Location - You can share your location with other users or Use location to find relevant places near you.
• External storage - Storage required to store photos or share photos with others you can chat with.
• Notifications - Notifications for incoming messages or calls even when you're not using Skype.
• Read Phone State - Access to phone state allows you to stay on call during a phone call A normal conversation is taking place.
• System warning window - Skype screen sharing is allowed, so access to all information on the screen or playing on the device is required while you record or stream content.