Download Skype APK 8.138.0.209 armeabi-v7a · Android 26+

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The Skype team

Skype – Connect, Create, Talk & Discover, now with Microsoft Copilot

COPILOT YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE

Use Microsoft Copilot in Skype

Work smarter, be more productive, boost creativity, and stay connected to the people and things in your life with Copilot — an AI companion that works everywhere you do and on any device.

Whatever you're into - browsing the web, searching for answers, exploring your creative potential, or coming up with more useful content, Copilot can help you uncover new possibilities.

SKYPE WITH ANYONE FOR FREE

Skype is the best way to stay connected with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Whether you want to talk to your family, friends or colleagues. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive text messages, use ChatGPT with others, send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.

PERSONALIZED NEWS

With Skype's Channels you can get free personalized news. Stay informed, productive, entertained, and inspired with up-to-date news.

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Access Permissions:

All permissions are optional and require consent (you can continue using Skype without granting these permissions, but certain features may not be available).

• Contacts - Skype can sync and upload your device contacts to Microsoft's servers so that you can easily find and connect with your contacts that already use Skype.

• Microphone - The microphone is needed for people to hear you during audio or video calls or for you to record audio messages.

• Camera - The camera is needed for people to see you during video calls, or for you to be able to take photos or videos whilst you’re using Skype.

• Location - You can share your location with other users or use your location to help find relevant places near you.

• External Storage - Storage is needed to be able to store photos or to share your photos with others you may chat with.

• Notifications - Notifications allow users to know when messages or calls are received even when Skype is not actively used.

• Read Phone state - Access to phone state allows you to place a call on hold when a regular phone call is in progress.

• System Alert Window - This setting allows Skype screensharing, which requires access to all information on the screen or played on the device whilst you record or broadcast content.