

Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion. Then over the next few months, the service will roll out to Windows and Mac desktops. Android users will get the redesigned app first over the next few weeks, followed by a release on iOS. Microsoft is beginning to roll out the new Skype today, first on mobile devices and later on desktops. Microsoft said it will continue to add new bots to Skype all the time.

There’s even an avocado toast reference, so hip. This initiative has gone farther than we ever thought possible in January 2017, and we want to keep the momentum going! Please help us by becoming a patron <3Ĭheck out more about our program on our website.Microsoft released its first series of bots for Skype last year, and the company said they are even more integrated into the updated app. Microsoft gave a couple examples: groups can bring in ticket and seating information to a concert they want to attend via a StubHub bot, or look at travel accommodations through an Expedia bot, or plan the next big group meal via an add-in from BigOven. We are in 75 countries, and every US state. Skype a scientist has reached over 39, 000 classrooms
