Here's what the new Skype Message Replies UI Redesign looks like

It’s been quite a period for Skype because the video-calling platform has been getting some new and exciting features. We’re talking about a complete call screen revamp, a unique Skype camera experience that lets users take pictures with a click, plus, Skype users will now have Bing on 1:1 calls.

However, folks at Skype have been busy, because the platform got 2 major update packages in the same week.

The second package, Skype Build 8107, brings even more features to the platform, including a new Skype Message Replies UI Redesign, which will make every conversation seamless and coherent, according to Microsoft.

The new redesign comes with multiple features that will allow users to experience a clearer conversation, with a lot of new ways to express themselves. Plus, Skype Build 8107 also comes with new camera experiences, and a refreshed audio message UI.

Skype Build 8107: Here’s the new Message Replies UI

According to Skype, the new Message Replies UI coming in Build 8107 will have the following features:

• Distinctive Replies: Say goodbye to confusion. The new vertical line ensures you instantly spot message replies amidst the chatter.
• Themes that Adapt: Our reply lines are more than decorative; they sync effortlessly with your chosen message theme.
• Shadow & Depth: Experience a touch of finesse with the subtle shadow effects, ensuring replies stand out gracefully.
• Across All Message Types: Whether it’s a witty text or a quirky GIF, our UI retains its charm, making sure replies are always on point.
• Accessibility Above All: Our commitment to inclusivity shines through, ensuring the UI works seamlessly for everyone, including users with visual

The design looks cleaner, spaced out, and quite intuitive to use, which was exactly what Skype was going for. Along with the new audio message UI, and the camera experiences, Skype could become a dominant mobile messaging app, up there with the likes of Messenger, WhatsApp or Telegram.

The new Audio message UI also brings a lot of features, such as playback speed, timestamps, animated waveforms, and more.

🔊 Play on Demand: Simply tap the Play/Pause button or waveform, and dive into the voice message. No fuss, just pure audio delight.

🌊 Visualize Your Voice: With our Audio Wave Indicator, watch the waveform come alive, changing color as your message flows.

⏳ Know Your Duration: A glance gives away the length of your audio. Plus, handy timestamps connected to the waveform guide you.

⏩ Speedy Playback: Long messages? No worries! Adjust the playback speed and listen at your own pace.

✨ Pristine Interface: We keep it clean when there’s no message, but once you hit play, our UI leaps into action, guiding you every step of the way.

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And, finally, Camera on Mobile is also getting new features, including the ability to preview Media. Here’s everything Skype has prepared for it with Build 8107.

🔍 See Before Sending: Whether you pick a single photo or multiple, view them all in the composer before hitting send.

💻 Consistency Across Platforms: Enjoy a unified experience, mirroring the desktop’s media preview capability.

🧹 Simplified Media Handling: Deselected a media? The preview vanishes, keeping your composer neat and organized.

✅ Send With Confidence: Media only gets sent once you tap ‘Send’, allowing you to curate your message perfectly.

❌ Flexible Canceling: Easily remove a media from the preview with a single tap.

🎥 Mixed Media Mastery: Preview both photos and videos together seamlessly.

⚠️ Never Overload: Get notified if you exceed the 10-media selection limit.

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Plus, the build also comes with some stability improvements and bug fixes:

• Universal Call End: Now everyone on Android can seamlessly conclude calls.
• Seamless Link Integration: Bing links in Skype now open effortlessly with our in-app browser on Windows.
• Dark Mode Refinement: Improved text visibility in the calls and contacts tab for Windows users enjoying dark mode.

The updates will be rolled out gradually over the next days.