Skype rolls out custom reaction picker with version 8.64

You can now pick your own reactions to quickly show how you feel on Skype.

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What you need to know

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Skype that brings it to version 8.64. The update allows you to customize the reaction picker, making it easy to pick your favorite emoji for quick sharing. The update is available on all major platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, the Web, Android, iPhone, and iPad.

Here’s the complete changelog asoutlined by Microsoft:

Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web

Skype for Android, iPhone, and iPad

In addition to allowing you to customize the reaction picker, the update allows people on iOS to utilize the Share tray on iOS. It also comes with several bug fixes and stability improvements.

Versatile messaging

Skype has apps on every platform and supports every kind of communication, including text, voice, and video.

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