Microsoft has released a new update for Skype Insiders. Build 8.89.76.102 is available on all supported platforms with improved notifications, clickable profile images, improved quick actions, and various bug fixes for a better user experience. Even though Microsoft wants you to switch to Teams (right?), the company continues to improve Skype with regular updates that contain new capabilities and quality of life improvements.

What’s new in Skype Insider 8.89.76.102?

new features

• Preview a received image in notifications on iOS. By touching and holding the Skype notification banner, you can preview a received image, as well as select the Like or Reply option.
• Clickable profile picture on all platforms. This allows for faster profile updates.
• ‘Connect in Skype’ section in the first click search experience on all platforms. ‘Search Contacts Easily’, ‘Scan QR Code’ and ‘Invite to Skype’ are visible when you first click Search, as a way for users to easily connect with others.
• Quick actions “What’s new from Skype” and “Easy meetings with anyone” on the start page Start screen on all Desktops and Web. This is seen on app restarts and new installations. Improvements to the ‘Share Profile’ button on this page as well.
• Improvements in adding custom avatars, while hosting a new meeting on Mobile and Web.
• UI improvements in floating mode when closed captioning is enabled during a call on all platforms. A Settings panel added to all views (bottom, left, floating). Available settings: language and subtitle position mode.

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

• Turn on “Optimize Mode” in the settings of Android devices, in case you do not receive notifications of incoming messages or calls, when your screen is off / when Skype is not open.
• UI improvements for avatars and text when using captions during a call
• Missing Close option when opening another user’s profile picture on iOS. You won’t need to go back to get out of this view

You can download the latest version of Skype Insider from the official website. The preview program is available on Windows, Mac, Linux (DEB and RPM), Android, and iOS. Please note that preview updates roll out gradually, so the latest enhancements might come to your device a bit later.