Skype update adds Android Auto support for text messages
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Great news for Android Auto fans, as Microsoft recently confirmed that Skype now features support for the service. Both versions of Skype, Android and iOS, have been updated this week, but only the former received Android Auto support.
More importantly, Skype’s Android Auto support is limited to text messages. Basically, this means that you will be able to see your text messages on the car’s display, but there won’t be voice or video calls support, at least not after the latest update.
Microsoft also revealed that it fixed many notifications bugs in Skype for Android, especially some that prevented users from using Meet Now. And that’s about all the changes included in the latest version of Skype for Android.
On the other hand, Apple fans have received a couple of improvements to their Skype app as well. After the latest update, iOS users will be able to change their camera background even on their iPhone and iPad. This specific feature is available on iPhone 7, iPad 2018, iPod Touch 2019 and iOS 12 or later.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which version of Skype has received Android Auto support?
Which version of Skype has received Android Auto support?
Only the Android version of Skype has been updated with Android Auto support this week. The iOS version also received an update, but this particular feature was not included for Apple devices.
Q.What functionality does Android Auto support offer for Skype users?
What functionality does Android Auto support offer for Skype users?
Skype's Android Auto support is limited to text messages, allowing users to view them on their car's display. There is no voice or video call functionality available through this feature after the latest update.
Q.What other improvements were made to Skype for Android in this update?
What other improvements were made to Skype for Android in this update?
Beyond Android Auto support, the update for Skype on Android included fixes for many notification bugs. Some of these previously prevented users from being able to use the Meet Now feature.
Q.Which iOS devices support the new camera background feature for Skype?
Which iOS devices support the new camera background feature for Skype?
The new camera background feature for iOS is available on iPhone 7, iPad 2018, and iPod Touch 2019. It also requires the device to be running iOS 12 or a later version.