Microsoft makes phone calls to Ukraine free on Skype
Call to and from Ukraine without having to buy Skype credits
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Despite the fact that most users have moved ontoMicrosoft Teams, the software giant has released a new preview version ofSkypewhich is now available to download for Skype Insiders.
Skype Insider build 8.82 includes a number of bug fixes and stability improvements as well as support forGoogle Play Storein-app billing to purchase credit, subscriptions and Skype numbers.
In addition to these performance improvements, the latest version ofMicrosoft’svideo conferencing softwareandVoIP servicewill also allow users to make free phone calls to Ukraine on all platforms. This means that those with friends and relatives in Ukraine will be able to call them without having to purchase credits though Skype users in Ukraine will also be able to make free calls to users in other countries.
In aforum post, Microsoft explained that it has added a list of non-profit organizations to the Skype Home Page so that people around the world can donate to help support the Ukrainian people.
Translated Conversations and Support Ukraine emoticons
Microsoft didn’t stop at free phone calls to/from Ukraine though as the company has also added support for more languages inTranslated Conversationson all platforms. With this feature, Skye users will be able to translate their phone calls to and from the Ukrainian language so that they can more easily communicate with people in the country.
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At the same time, Microsoft has added “Support Ukraine” emoticons on all platforms and Skype users will now be able to use “Ukraine Heart”, “Ukraine Handshake” and “Ukraine Pray” in their chats.
In order to test out all of these new features and show your support for Ukraine, you’ll need to be a Skype Insider first but you can become one bysigning up here.
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Throughout Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft has been working behind the scenes to support the Ukrainian government byfending off cyberattacksand the company recentlysuspended all new salesof both its products and services in Russia.
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