Skype debuts group video calls
The most famous communication tool from Microsoft is making its debut. And it is that, the well-known Skype, welcomes the video calls in groups through of mobile applications. A functionality that, although already present in other applications such as Hangouts, is especially useful for being in direct contact with all those who are far from each other.
This is a feature available to both Android and iOS(already own iPhone or iPad), so group video calling is available on almost any platform where Skype can be used. In this way, it is possible to be in contact, in real time, with up to 25 different people A true chicken coop that Skype is in charge of ordering so that the experience is comfortable and pleasant, standing out for the graphic quality and the possibilities of customization offered in this new version.
Thus, all you have to do is start a video call and invite all the contacts you want up to a maximum of 25 To sort all this out, Skype recognizes at each time the user who is speaking, and shows it in the center of the screen so that no one in the audience has any doubt who is the protagonist in that moment.Of course, the new update has other customization options, such as the ability to create a gridwith all active contacts in the video call, being able to know the reaction of all of them in a full screen grid. Or, if you prefer, select the favorite contacts whose faces you want to see during communication.
These video calls, in addition, are produced in HD quality (720 pixels), in addition to reproduce defined sound Some qualities that have been made possible, according to those responsible for Skype, due to the work carried out in collaboration between Microsoft and Intel, thus developing SILK Super technology Wide Band An encoding technology that helps transmit this data quickly and without loss of quality. All this adapting to each screen, whether mobile, tablet or computer.
Also, along with video calls, this update has one more feature. It's about invites new contacts to group chats, even when they don't have a Skype account. This is possible via mobile thanks to invitations, which can be shared as a mere link via WhatsApp , email or social networks With this, the user who receives it only has to click on the link to directly access the conversation or even a group video call through the web version of Skype
All in all, a really useful update for Skype's already numbering 300 million worldwide No However, it's a bit of a new feature, as Google Hangouts has been offering group video calls for some time.Of course, with a limit of 10 people. These new features have become available in EEurope and the United States starting today, just update Skype to its latest version using Google Play Storeand App Store
