Skype for Windows 8 also supports free group calls and screen sharing for up to 10 people - a feature previously only available to premium users. With a good connection on both ends, calls should be loud and clear with video starting quickly - although you may experience some frozen frames and video buffering from time to time.

At least there are no problems with the calling or video feature, although they do lack some creativity.The call and video quality on Skype for Windows 8 is generally excellent, although much depends on your internet connection. These problems prevent the app from appearing smooth no matter how powerful PC you have or how fast your Internet connection is. Switching between different conversations in the app and sending a message does feel slow at times.

Even worse, once you do open the photo by clicking it, you can't zoom it in or do anything besides saving it. This prevents you from looking at an image and messaging to someone about it. The apps functionality is pretty solid, although there is one thing we find annoying, which is that you are almost unable to see the image someone sent you without opening it, as the thumbnail for it is pretty small. The major part of the window is reserved for the actual chat, which doesn't offer anything you aren't used to, if you are familiar with Messenger, WhatsApp, or Snapchat. Above you can see your profile icon which opens various settings when you click it. You can see your recent chats at the left part of the screen. The app's interface feels somewhat empty. The design of the app is as simple as it gets, with grayscale design or white design mixed with light blue color, famous for Skype. Those days are gone as every other app has a video-call feature, but nonetheless let's see how Skype keeps up on the Windows platform. It was used worldwide by families, friends, and businessmen trying to hold a long-distance meetings. Price: $ Once upon a time, when you mentioned video-calling, everyone knew you are talking about Skype.

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