Microsoft has updated the Skype app with version 8.60, which now inlcudes a 3×3 video call grid, available in the desktop version of the app. There are also new global hotkeys, moderated groups, and other nice improvements.
Version 8.60.0.76 of Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web begins rolling out May 18, 2020, and release gradually over the next week.
The official change log comes with the following highlights:
- All the best reactions: Sometimes you need the perfect reaction at your fingertips, and now you can customize which ones appear in the reaction picker. Learn how to add custom reactions to your reaction picker.
- Just like that old TV show: Now you can see nine participants with video on your screen at one time. Learn how to switch to 3×3 mode.
- Who’s in charge around here? Need to create a group with defined moderators and users, like a classroom? Try creating a Moderated Group.
- Just a key-press (or three) away: We’ve added some new global hotkeys you can use even when Skype is minimized. Learn more about keyboard shortcuts.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements. We sent some bugs packing and swept up after ourselves.