9/7/2023 0 Comments Skype in browser settings![]() Download links are provided in the article. Microsoft released Skype version 8 for Windows desktop yesterday as well which replaces the existing MSI distributable which installed Skype version 7 on desktop PCs. Microsoft offers no explanation as to why the new web-based version of Skype does not work in Firefox or Opera. Linux is not mentioned, nor are other browsers besides Chrome or Edge.Ī simple user-agent change is not enough to make Skype for the Web work in unsupported browsers. Microsoft's announcement on the official Skype Blog confirms the browser requirements and that it works on Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.12 or higher. Something else seems to be going on apparently that blocks Opera (and Firefox) from access. It is a bit puzzling that Opera does not work while Vivaldi and Brave do all three browsers are based on the same code that Google Chrome is based on, and one would assume that this would be enough to ensure compatibility. Firefox and Opera did not work while Vivaldi and Brave did. ![]() ![]() But a companion.Most? I tried Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave on the site next to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Maybe they can leverage that unique feature and don't treat Skype as a direct competitor to likes of Facebook Messenger, What's App, I Message, etc. Basically a collaboration tool but more centric for personal and home use, consumer not for work. Or maybe become a great chat companion integration to other Microsoft apps/services like Calendar, OneNote, To-Do, Watch Together for Movies & TV's, Whiteboard, Office Personal like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. ![]() They just have to focus making Skype an easy to use chat and video calling app with some fun features. I guess Microsoft can't really bring back the old glory of Skype. The only that Teams Personal more simplified is due to Chat flyout in Windows 11, which is I think works better for Skype. ![]() But IMO Teams-like chat app is already overwhelming just for personal use, UI is just too bloated and too "work-like" even for Teams Personal app in Windows 11. I think the always tricky is that the remaining Skype user base that probably don't want a drastic change that Teams-based Skype might bring. Since Skype as a brand seems still stronger than Teams as a consumer/personal chat service. ![]()
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