Microsoft releases Skype 8.91.76.304 with new features and bug fixes

Microsoft has released a new test build for Skype Insiders across all platforms. The latest Skype build 8.91 has version number 8.91.76.304, and it also adds noteworthy new features for both mobile and desktop users.

The ability to sign in with a QR code is one of the features Microsoft is testing with Skype Insiders. It is also testing the ‘What’s new’ link, and clicking on it will reveal all the changes added in an update. ‘Sign in with QR code’ and ‘What’s New’ links can be found on the user avatar/user name page.

Another new functionality is the clickable or tappable message, which allows users to open the chat panel in the side bar and then navigate to the message by clicking the text over a user’s feed. This feature is also available on all platforms.

Aside from these changes, Skype 8.91.76.304 also includes bug fixes and stability improvements. You can check out the complete official changelog below.

Skype 8.91.76.304 Changelog

Clickable/tappable message that appears over the user's feed during a video call, in full screen on all Platforms. On desktop and tablet, when a user clicks the text over a user's feed, the chat panel opens in the side bar and you can navigate to the message. On mobile, when a user taps the text over the user's feed, the chat opens and you can navigate to the message.

'Sign in with QR code' and 'What's New' links, added to the bottom list of items, when you clip/tap your user avatar/user name on all Platforms. Easily access 'Sign in with QR code' and 'What's New'.

Stability improvements

Bug fixes:

• Notification issues on Amazon FireOS

• On changing the language continuously, the Done button was disabled on Windows

• Call and messaging issues on Android for some of our users in China

It is important to note that these changes are available for those who registered themselves as Skype Insiders. If you are not an Insider, you will not get Skype 8.91.76.304. But chances are these changes will eventually be available for the general public after the testing is done with Insiders.

Meanwhile, Skype build 8.91.76.304 is rolling out across all platforms. However, Microsoft says the update will be rolled out to users gradually in the next couple of days, and, therefore, there is no need to worry if you haven’t got it yet.

What do you think about these new features and improvements if you are a Skype user? Let us know in the comments section.

Microsoft releases Skype 8.91.76.304 with new features and bug fixes