Skype 8.0 was criticized by users, Microsoft decided to keep Skype Classic

Last month, Microsoft announced that classic Skype (Skype 7.0 - Skype Classic) on the desktop will stop operating starting September 1, 2018, users will switch to the new version of Skype 8.0. After this announcement was made, Microsoft received many complaints from users.

Many users do not like the new version of Skype 8.0 redesigned by the interface and tweaks to make the software suitable for mobile design, focusing on chat features.

In response to user feedback, Microsoft decided to leave Skype classic for a while longer. And during this time, it will bring all the features that users like at Skype 7.0 to Skype 8.0.

This move by Microsoft shows that the company really listens to users to give them the best experience.

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