Meet Now feature on Skype makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call

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What you need to know

  • The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature called "Meet Now."
  • The feature allows you to easily invite anyone to a Skype call, including people who don't have Skype accounts.
  • The recent update also allows you to edit and view videos and photos before sending them.

The latest Skype Insider build has a new feature called "Meet Now" that makes it easy to invite anyone to a Skype call. With the feature, you can create a link to a call that can be shared with anyone, including people who don't have a Skype account. As pointed out by OnMSFT, Meet Now also creates a group chat for anyone that has a Skype account.

A post from Microsoft breaks down all of the new features in the latest build,

Meet Now on Skype:  With this new feature you will be able easily set up a call on Skype and share a link to friends, family or colleagues. They don't even need to have a Skype account to join the call!  Improved photo sharing experience on Android: There are now new options for editing and reviewing photos and videos before sharing them on Skype.

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In addition to the Meet Now feature, the latest preview build also adds the ability to edit and review photos and videos before sending them through Skype.

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Sean Endicott