Microsoft has just recently announced that it has run a content update for its iOS and Android applications to include capabilities such as video message filters and more.
Users are now able to tap the wand button on the corner of the screen to add a filter when sending a video message. For example, they could choose a negative filter or add an overlay of balloons.
Additionally, there is now a 3D Touch functionality available to iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus users that is at their device home screen and within the app.
To view more details on these features, visit the Skype blog.
By swiping the contact, or tapping “edit” and selecting the relevant options, iOS users are now able to hide and delete chats from recent conversations. Users the chat menu users also have the option to delete the chat history from inside the conversation. Lastly users can tap the contact card icon to share a contact whilst engaging in a conversation.
Recently, the app was also updated to include Moji’s, which enabled users to share movie clips and short TV clips with other users when in conversation.
Skype is currently available for a free download from the Google Play and iTunes App Store.