Microsoft has launched Skype 8.0, the latest desktop version set to replace Skype 7.0, also known as “Classic.” The company is encouraging users to update to the newest version, warning that they have only until September 1 to make the transition. Once that date arrives, Skype Classic will stop working, forcing any remaining users to install version 8.0.
Skype 8.0 is a major update, adding numerous features with more promised to arrive in the near future. Upon updating, Skype users will have file sharing functionality within the conversation window; up to 300MB of videos, photos, and other types can be shared simultaneously. As well, the latest version adds a chat media gallery that contains shared content from conversations, making it easier to find items without scrolling back through chat history.