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Skype on Windows Pc

Developed By: Skype

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 11.511.645 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 8.132.0.201
Size 73.3 MB
Release Date November 14, 24
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (32)]

What's New:
- PDF Glimpse - Preview the first page of PDFs right in your chat – no opening needed! - Clickable system messages make navigating to profiles and recognizing... [see more]

Description from Developer:
SKYPE WITH MICROSOFT BING, POWERED BY GPT-4
Ask Bing 1:1 or in any group chat:
- Help me plan a trip to Europe this summer
- Write a dad joke and translate it into any language... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Skype and install on Windows PC. Skype is free Communication app, developed by Skype. Latest version of Skype is 8.132.0.201, was released on 2024-11-14 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000,000. Overall rating of Skype is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 11,511,645 users, 1,253,721 users had rated it 5*, 8,091,759 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Skype on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Skype on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Skype on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Skype using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Skype" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Skype on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Skype" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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SKYPE WITH MICROSOFT BING, POWERED BY GPT-4
Ask Bing 1:1 or in any group chat:
- Help me plan a trip to Europe this summer
- Write a dad joke and translate it into any language
- Ask for movie recommendations
- Unleash your creativity
Skype is now integrated with Bing, cutting-edge AI-powered copilot, the latest generative language model from OpenAI that you can use for free. With ChatGPT in Skype, you don’t need any technical knowledge, just ask a question like you would a friend.
Bonus points: Try asking ChatGPT in your native language and find the most interesting question to ask!

SKYPE WITH ANYONE FOR FREE
Skype is the best way to stay connected with anyone, anywhere, anytime. You can make free video calls with up to 100 people, send and receive free text messages and use ChatGPT with others. With Skype, you can send voice messages, emojis, share your screen to show what you’re working on.

ADD A SECOND NUMBER TO YOUR PHONE
Need more privacy? Get a second phone number. With private Skype Number, you can keep your personal and business life separate and enjoy affordable calling to landlines and mobiles around the world.

PERSONALIZED NEWS
With Skype’s new Today tab you can get free personalized news. Stay informed, productive, entertained, and inspired with up-to-date news.

Skype-to-Skype calls are free. Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection.

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• EU Contract Summary: https://go.skype.com/eu.contract.summary

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.
• Photo Library - 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 being used.
• Siri - This allows Siri to make calls in Skype.
• Calendar - Access to the calendar is so that calls can be scheduled and added to the calendar.
• Motion Usage - Motion usage is used so that Skype can detect when your device is rotated, so that Skype can orientate the camera correctly.
- PDF Glimpse - Preview the first page of PDFs right in your chat – no opening needed!
- Clickable system messages make navigating to profiles and recognizing new chat additions seamless.
- Refreshed UI for call message notifications in chat makes missed calls clear and actionable.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

Visit https://go.skype.com/whatsnew for more details.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to read the sync stats.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows a calling application which manages it own calls through the self-managed ConnectionService APIs.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.