Skype 8.0 for desktop brings HD video calling, media gallery, call recording and more

Microsoft today is rolling out a new update to Skype for the desktop that brings the version to 8.0 replacing Skype version 7.0. This update replaces Skype Classic. The new features to skype 8.0 include free HD video and screen sharing calls, chat media gallery, share photos, videos, and other files, and more.  The new free HD video and screen sharing calls lets you connect with 1 or 24 of your friends, families, or colleagues no matter what device they use. It allows for video calling in high-definition 1080px video. It allows for more productive messaging through the use of @mentions to easily grab someone’s attention in a group chat. You can easily find all your @mentions and get back to people in the notification center. The new Chat media gallery makes it easier to find files, links, and photos that were shared in a conversation. You can access all the media by clicking the Gallery icon under the chat name to see all the files, links, and photos in the conversation. You can share photos, videos, and other files up to 300MB by dragging and dropping files into your conversation window. Skype V8.0 for iPads with features like quoted messages, personalized themes, chat ...