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Skype: deep integration into Windows 10, And Windows Phone
After Office, it was the turn of Skype for Windows 10 to unveil slowly. Via this blog, we learn (and it is not a surprise) that the mail will be directly integrated into Windows 10, with a review and corrected interface and support for SMS on Windows Phone.
As we have already had occasion to mention several times , the second Technical Preview for Windows 10 is available for download from Friday night. It offers many improvements, including the arrival of Cortana and the opportunity to enjoy Spartan, via a flag change in Internet Explorer .
A new version of Skype for Windows 10 directly integrated into the OS
While Microsoft has dealt extensively with the case of Office, the publisher has unveiled information about the Skype integration which will take place "directly in the mail, calls and video on the device on Windows 10" . So there will be more application download, the house will be built solution by default, and this, whatever the version of Windows 10.
The version for computers offers a new design with a left sidebar that allows to easily find contacts and conversations, including those groups. New icons will obviously be of the party, to better integrate into Windows 10.
Skype for Windows Phone will support the messages and SMS
For its part, the grind for Windows Phone or other smartPhones can send "free text messages and Skype messages - from the same device - you decide." In principle, it would seem that Skype for mobile approaches a little of what Google offers with Hangouts by bringing SMS andinstant messaging. In conclusion, Microsoft states that "this is only the beginning! Keep an eye on our pre-release during the coming months, "without elaborating currently.
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