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Skype is the best way to stay connected with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Whether you want to talk to your family, friends or colleagues. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive text messages, use ChatGPT with others, send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you are working on.

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When you download Skype Insider, you'll get early access to our newest and coolest features. Of course, while you're having fun, know that this app is a work in progress. We look forward to receiving your vital feedback as we add new improvements and features to Skype. Just click the heart icon on the home screen and you can send your feedback to our team, helping us shape the future of Skype.

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Access permissions:

All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but some features may not be available).

• Contacts - Skype can sync and send contacts from your device to Microsoft servers so you can easily find and connect with your contacts who already use Skype.

• Microphone - The microphone is necessary so that people can hear you during audio or video calls or to record audio messages.

• Camera - The camera is needed so people can see you during video calls or so you can take photos or videos while using Skype.

• Location - You can share your location with other users or use it to help find relevant places near you.

• External Storage - Storage is necessary to be able to store photos or share your photos with others you can chat with.

• Notifications – Notifications let users know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not being actively used.

• Read phone status - Accessing the phone status allows you to put a call on hold when a normal call is in progress.

• System Alert Window - This setting enables Skype screen sharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or playing back on the device while you record or stream content.

• Read SMS - Allows you to read SMS messages from the device when necessary for confirmation messages.