Yes! Skype is working on iPad 9 again!
Finally! My one year old iPad has been unable to work with Skype since July but this last update fixed whatever was causing it to freeze every time I downsized the keyboard, scrolled up or down, uploaded anything, searched for an emoji, switched chats, opened the app from a notification, etc. It was so frustrating not being able to use my favorite chat app for so long!
Skype has the longest text limit that I know of (a must for a writer like me), and it lets me copy and select multiple texts at once, and send reaction gifs and birthday cards to friends. I’ve really missed it. All the others I tried were not the same. Thank you, Apple and Microsoft team for finally making it possible for this long time consumer to enjoy the app again!! (For clarification, it worked fine on my phone this whole time, but I prefer using the app on my iPad at home, and I don’t have a computer. I’m happy being able to use a full sized screen keyboard again, without having to force close the app.)
Skype has the longest text limit that I know of (a must for a writer like me), and it lets me copy and select multiple texts at once, and send reaction gifs and birthday cards to friends. I’ve really missed it. All the others I tried were not the same. Thank you, Apple and Microsoft team for finally making it possible for this long time consumer to enjoy the app again!! (For clarification, it worked fine on my phone this whole time, but I prefer using the app on my iPad at home, and I don’t have a computer. I’m happy being able to use a full sized screen keyboard again, without having to force close the app.)
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Amazing, but huge problem.
I’ve been using Skype for years, and I love it. Just today I decided to call my cousins, but after about 3 seconds of being on the call, I got kicked off not only the call, but the app too. Then I went back on the app and called again but the same thing happened over and over again. Then I tried to update Skype. After the update it still did the same thing. For the 3 seconds that I was on the call for, my cousins said that they couldn’t hear me, and that I kept freezing. I re started my device and tried again. And still, it did not work. Then I tried calling with another device, and still, it did not work! This has never happened before in all the years I’ve been using this app. Thank you for reading this, and I still recommend using Skype, but is just like to get this fixed.
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Skype
I have paid for Skype for about 20 years. It was highly functional initially. Ever since Microsoft bought it it has been slow to load the app & open up, slow to display the key pad, slow to respond to the touch, slow to dial, slow to hang up even. By slow, I mean that I often wait 15 seconds for the app to open & it regularly takes me three attempts to dial a number correctly because of the delays in key pad response. Just switching from calls to texts can take touching the button half a dozen times before it responds! I could say more but I think you get the idea. It is barely functional the last few years. Also, I have my settings so that calls will forward to my cell phone if I don’t answer on my iPad within 20 seconds & even when I’m expecting a call & I push the button on the first ring it forwards the call anyway-very frustrating. Today I was expecting a call so a I went on my computer to stop the call forwarding and received a message telling me that services were not available. The call I was expecting came & I answered it on the first ring but it forwarded anyway so I had to call the person back (I had texted to notify her that this might happen before she called me so she was prepared for it but it takes time to set that up too). I know the delays I experience are not necessary because for years Skype was not like this so it disgusts me that it is like this now!
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ipad pro bugs - saving pics?
Generally Skype is okay and works for me, but I just spent an hour trying and trying and trying to save or share a pic someone sent me…. Saved them each at least three times. Can’t find them anywhere. The “share” button on individual images just doesn’t work at all. Nothing comes up when you choose it. So photos sent to me just sit there in the chat, useless. Why is such an obvious thing overlooked? When I press and hold on the image, there are no options that DO ANYTHING useful. “Save” may or may not save, but God know where to, on my ipad pro. There is no “Share” option on that menu. The rest are useless. So…. HOW????
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Skype reviews about stuff
Skype has been a very good app and is kinda like FaceTime and other apps. It has been very good lately and kinda needs more work deep down inside. I don’t like the subtitles because it always when you say a word, sometimes, it just says random words. I wish the new update can auto-translate the language. I hope it does put a setting in the subtitles settings. Also, they should get rid of everyone being the host. People can mute other people, and they can kick other people! I just don’t like the fact that it does that. Maybe the new update will not make everyone the host. Anyways that’s all for today’s meeting. Adios amigos!
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Counterintuitive and Clumsy
The good news, I suppose, is that it works. Calls are usually clear, with little to no interference. The bad news—as with all things Microsoft—is that the company seems determined to make user interfaces as clumsy, difficult to use, and frustrating as possible. Even something that should be fairly intuitive, such as adding automatic recharges to Skype credit, includes opaque instructions, some searching and concomitant frustration. Perhaps I’m frustrated as an Apple customer because Apple software and products are so painless to use and so intuitive. I would have thought, after decades as a leading software developer, Microsoft would have finally figured out how to make things easier for its customers.
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Pretty good
Overall, skype is an amazing app, and it is completely free. I use this for calls, stuff, and other purposes. It is really nice and simple to use, and is reliable with good internet. I also like the feature to ‘quote’ your messages, which I think is really creative. There are also some downsides, such as how anyone can search you up, and contact you. You also need to pay to call from the person’s private number, and there is something called Skype Premium, which I have never got, but have heard about. Some additional stuff are:
-animated emojis (these are sooo cool, and I love them!)
- different sticker things
- easy to upload files for sending
Some bad things are:
- as I mentioned before, someone can randomly search you up,
- sometimes doesn’t pick up voice and audio
- lags if you don’t have the best internet
Skype is also available in mobile, PC, and iPad (at least with my experience)
I would suggest it, and it is a well rounded app to use!
Thank you!
-animated emojis (these are sooo cool, and I love them!)
- different sticker things
- easy to upload files for sending
Some bad things are:
- as I mentioned before, someone can randomly search you up,
- sometimes doesn’t pick up voice and audio
- lags if you don’t have the best internet
Skype is also available in mobile, PC, and iPad (at least with my experience)
I would suggest it, and it is a well rounded app to use!
Thank you!
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Skype for iPad is flaky…
I have been using Skype for several years- ever since it was published and long before it was acquired by Microsoft. It was my favorite tool for communicating with family and friends around the world. More recently I’ve been having all sorts of problems with Skype for iPad. The problem started a few months ago when suddenly I was unable to log into my account whenever i tried I get a window asking me to provide Microsoft permission to view my conversation and other use of Skype. I deleted the app and stopped using it after talking to Microsoft representative who told me the problem should be resolved in a couple of days. Now it seem every time I try to type something there is a pause or delay after every letter or word I type. Sometimes I start getting clicking sounds like a typewriter when I write my text with delay after each key stroke. Not sure if this is a problem with Skype or there is something going on with the iPad. I don’t have similar problems with other apps on the iPad which leads me to think that it’s a Microsoft/Skype issue. I also think Skype needs to modernize and incorporate some of the functionality available in Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Thanks
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Good App overall, just some suggestions.
hi, I’ve been using this app for a very long time and I am overall impressed with what it has to offer. Although I do have some ideas.
First, I would suggest there is a feature that shows someone is on their device, not on Skype but on their device. that’s optional, but feel free to add it in if you want.
I would also like to say that there is a bug for one of my pals that says they are online all the time. every time I log in, it shows they are active. it makes it really hard to see when they were last online, if you could fix that it would be much appreciated.
Lastly for now, I really suggest that the feature where you look up someone’s name gets removed. It happened with me and my pals where random people started texting us. In case you didn’t know, there are minors on your app. it could take the minors to adults and could lead to predatory behavior. it’s not just that as well. can you at least make it more accessible to disable? it was kinda hard for me to find how to turn it off.
I will edit if I find anything else.
First, I would suggest there is a feature that shows someone is on their device, not on Skype but on their device. that’s optional, but feel free to add it in if you want.
I would also like to say that there is a bug for one of my pals that says they are online all the time. every time I log in, it shows they are active. it makes it really hard to see when they were last online, if you could fix that it would be much appreciated.
Lastly for now, I really suggest that the feature where you look up someone’s name gets removed. It happened with me and my pals where random people started texting us. In case you didn’t know, there are minors on your app. it could take the minors to adults and could lead to predatory behavior. it’s not just that as well. can you at least make it more accessible to disable? it was kinda hard for me to find how to turn it off.
I will edit if I find anything else.
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Not very good because of cyber bullying
This app has a cyber bully named of Joey he called me names sending me rude and hateful messages. and be very careful with who u guys talk to there’s a lot of cyber bully’s on this app. He said I was rude I’m not rude I’m actually a nice guy. He made me tear up I reported and blocked him. Now this guys dad got on the call and said I was a stupid B I’m not stupid I’m Acing school. His dad is a cyber bully too I’m not talking to this person anymore . His dad is mean and he said I was old and dumb I’m not I’m young and smart maybe he is I did nothing to deserve this hate on this app this Joey guy and his dad need to leave me alone there mean and cyberbullys Joey called me a fata** when I was eating pizza on February 10,2021 I’m not that I’m really skinny and healthy that reallly hurt my feelings when he said that to me. Ps. If u get a message from a guy named Joey don’t respond just block him because Joey is a rude bully.
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Amazing! Review from MountaiMello
Sykpe is amazing in every way! My bestie moved to the UK, so I cant see her IRL at all, whilst skype allowed us to talk. Recently, my other bestie was moving schools, so I couldn’t really communicate. And she got skype, and now all 3 of us are a best friends group, and we have individual contact too. Which is good. Now I am a preparing animator, I dont have time to talk to them IRL anyways if they had stayed. With skype, both of my friends met, and it has led me to still having contact, my life and my friend’s life would not be the same without you creating this app.
I thank you for this, creator of skype.
Sweet regards,
MountaiMello
I thank you for this, creator of skype.
Sweet regards,
MountaiMello
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How hard is it?
I only use the app for educational purposes. Because of this, I can immediately see that Skype isn’t built for education. The chat takes too long to load properly. The chat for some reason “teleports” while it loads so I either have to scroll repeatedly or I overshoot it. Files on the iPad immediately uninstall once I exit out of them (so if I have to switch from looking at the teacher’s whiteboard to looking at the file numerous times, it gets annoying). Most importantly, which is not specific for education, WHY does the app ask permission to use camera app but not actually use it? Apple cameras are pretty decent, so I don’t get why it isn’t being used correctly. It doesn’t even focus meaning the slightest shake/quiver of the hand will result in my text being dramatically blurred. I don’t want to go through the trouble of having to use the camera app separately, but I have to. I guess the app would be ok for personal use but we have built in apps for personal functions.
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Feels outdated - and no more life support
Everybody used it in the early 2000s when it was an innovative calling and conferencing tool. I still use it now and then to communicate with the few people who don’t have smart phones with access to better, newer apps. It still kinda works, but it feels like Pac-Man in a Fortnite world..
We tried but did not succeed reaching any kind of life support, the ‘app support’ link now only connects to a web bot with a few basic canned answers, and a link to a user forum instead, which is pretty much deserted by now.
Skype doesn’t offer many UI customization options, and many setups have to be repeated on every client and every platform. If you use skype e.g. on a PC and iPhone and iPad.
User logon to the app requires a vaguely worded permission to access the users information and website movements, following the data privacy link did not explain, if or to what degree skype communication will be used for advertising, marketing or to be sold for a analytics.
We tried but did not succeed reaching any kind of life support, the ‘app support’ link now only connects to a web bot with a few basic canned answers, and a link to a user forum instead, which is pretty much deserted by now.
Skype doesn’t offer many UI customization options, and many setups have to be repeated on every client and every platform. If you use skype e.g. on a PC and iPhone and iPad.
User logon to the app requires a vaguely worded permission to access the users information and website movements, following the data privacy link did not explain, if or to what degree skype communication will be used for advertising, marketing or to be sold for a analytics.
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Great app
Skype has grown in leaps and bounds since the start of COVID. I am really glad that it has. My mom and I have been using this platform for years to be able to see each other. It’s nice that the technology has been updated so much in the last year. It is sad that it took a pandemic to make the updates occur. I hope that the tech teams continue to update the technology and add creative and innovative ideas as things move along. This platform has been huge in the development of a loving relationship between myself and my mom. Thanks Skype for being there from the beginning with your technology.
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Skype is perfect for messaging!
This is incredible! I can have high quality video calls really easily and messaging works really well! One feature in Skype is Mojis and they are really funny! You can do text messages as well as voice messages and video messages! And don’t forget that you can do 4K video calls... The only downside is that 3/4 of the time screen-sharing doesn’t work, at least for me. If you are Ok with Skype using lots of memory, and you want high quality video calls, then Skype is for you! I absolutely recommend it!
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THE BEST APP
To the best app in the WORLD, Thank you so much this app changed my moms LIFE! She is so grateful she has something to call me know a days we been so busy so this really helped my family. How?, you ask well my mom works somewhere really far from home and I don’t get to talk to her because she comes back late at night so now when she is at work she can text me or call me on Skype so thank you I am so grateful that you made this app and I know people are too! Have a good day every and just know Skype is amazing!
-Christelle P. Etienne ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘
-Christelle P. Etienne ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘
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I mostly recommend this app!
Ok so I got Skype just a few weeks ago and ever since I have been on it 24/7 it is just a amazing app, and you should really get it I love that I can call my friends and text them for free and I even can go to school on it 😂I really recommend this app for the people reading this also I just have a few more thing I want you to add a little place where we can go to our contacts and add the number if you already got that then sorry I didn’t know since I’m still new to this app keep up the great work!
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Good app, with some room for improvement
I like this app. It’s best features are versatility and very low restrictions. It may take a while to learn the platform, so friendliness is about 7 (in a 10 scale). I haven’t been able to share audio from mi iPad (like music or the audio of a video) while sharing my screen. The feature is apparently available for PC users, but either is not available on iPad/iOS or is hidden somehow that you can’t easily find it. This is important when you want people on a meeting to hear something being played right in your iPad, so it is definitely a wanted feature.
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It’s meh
So I’ve been using Skype for at least 5 or so years, and in those 5 years I’ve noticed some things that are good and bad about it. Let’s start out with the good.
Good
-Reliable: Overall this is a reliable app with texting and calling about 75-80% of the time.
-Simplicity: Skype is really simple to use and pick up on.
-Effective: When I am using Skype for calls with my friends, it generally is effective with video and audio.
Bad
-Lagging: about 20-25% of the time when I am on a call with video on, the call will lag, which can be annoying.
-Not much change: over the past few years Skype has remained the same in its layout, which can be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it, but not much new things h e been added.
-Semi-low security: now when I say this, I don’t mean it in the way of anyone can join your call. I say this in the way that anyone can look you up on the search and text you. This has happened to me once or twice and I usually ignore it, but it can be a security risk for more concerned people.
So with all things considered, overall Skype is meh. I haven’t seen it change much and don’t see it making any huge changes any time soon. I will most likely continue using this app to keep in touch with friends that have no other way to keep in contact with me, but if something better comes along, I will probably move to that if it’s better and Skype doesn’t change.
Good
-Reliable: Overall this is a reliable app with texting and calling about 75-80% of the time.
-Simplicity: Skype is really simple to use and pick up on.
-Effective: When I am using Skype for calls with my friends, it generally is effective with video and audio.
Bad
-Lagging: about 20-25% of the time when I am on a call with video on, the call will lag, which can be annoying.
-Not much change: over the past few years Skype has remained the same in its layout, which can be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it, but not much new things h e been added.
-Semi-low security: now when I say this, I don’t mean it in the way of anyone can join your call. I say this in the way that anyone can look you up on the search and text you. This has happened to me once or twice and I usually ignore it, but it can be a security risk for more concerned people.
So with all things considered, overall Skype is meh. I haven’t seen it change much and don’t see it making any huge changes any time soon. I will most likely continue using this app to keep in touch with friends that have no other way to keep in contact with me, but if something better comes along, I will probably move to that if it’s better and Skype doesn’t change.
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Major issues
For the last month or so, there has been an issue with color transmitting between my friend and me. It’s fine on his end, but on my end, the color of his camera stream is completely messed up. The color channels are not being properly aligned on my end. What I see is greyscale, with some blue and red channel information offset in weird places (for example, you can see his arms in red moving at the top of the screen even though they’re at the bottom). This issue is intermittent, but very annoying. This only occurs with the camera; screen-sharing is fine.
With this latest update, there’s a permanent dark grey rectangle across the top of the screen. Not sure if this is supposed to be a feature, but it looks stupid and just takes up a bunch of my limited screen space. My thumbnail doesn’t fit in the rectangle during video chats but does with screen-sharing, which makes me think this is a bugged feature.
With this latest update, there’s a permanent dark grey rectangle across the top of the screen. Not sure if this is supposed to be a feature, but it looks stupid and just takes up a bunch of my limited screen space. My thumbnail doesn’t fit in the rectangle during video chats but does with screen-sharing, which makes me think this is a bugged feature.
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