Skype Insiders will see improved performance following an update to Electron 11

Microsoft is rolling out updates to Skype Insiders on several platforms. The latest Insider build brings Skype to version 8.69.76.49. Information technology improves Skype clients powered by Electron past updating to Electron eleven and also adds some new features.

Electron 11 rolled out final November and includes several improvements. Most notably for Skype, the move to Electron xi will improve overall performance.

Here's everything that's new and stock-still in Skype version 8.69.76.49:

What'southward New?

Introducing the last message avatar in a modest circle over the grouping chat icon so you can hands run across who wrote the last bulletin. If you would like to plow it on/off, just get to the appearance settings.

Adding support for in-client Skype Number purchases on iOS. Currently available for The states & United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Skype Numbers.

Updating to Electron 11 to meliorate the overall operation and set some bugs acquired previous Electron version.

Improved Skype for Windows startup performance

iOS 13 notifications improvements

What'southward fixed?

Issues with updating Skype on macOS Big Sur

Double badge count in the taskbar icon

Bug with buying Skype credit / subscription

In addition to the new features and improvements, the latest Insider build of Skype fixes some issues, including the annoying issue that caused double bluecoat counts in the app'south taskbar icon.

If you aren't already a Skype Insider but would like to be, Microsoft has a page with links to become an Insider on every supported platform.