You can add new people to a conversation even if they’re not on Skype, which is something that debuted in Skype’s client for Windows PCs not long ago. Furthermore, when other URLs are shared in Skype for Web, you’ll see an image from the web page. So no more jumping to a new tab or window to see the video in question. When someone shares a link to a YouTube video in a Skype conversation, that will instantly embed said video into the page. Next up, you can watch YouTube videos directly inside Skype for Web from this point on. You obviously need either a Skype calling subscription or some Skype credit in your account in order to make use of this functionality.

This might let you save money compared to your carrier’s rates, depending on where you’re calling.

Here is How to use Skype for Web to Call Mobile Phone, Landlines.įirst off, you can now call mobile phones as well as landlines straight from Skype’s Web interface. Skype for Web users can now call cell phones and landlines directly. Microsoft is adding new capabilities to its Skype for Web, as well as its Skype for Business services.

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