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We’re pleased to announce the next phase of the Skype for Business Mac Preview, which—on top of the meetings functionality released in April—brings a new set of functionalities to the app.

Let’s take a look at what’s new:

  1. Skype for Business announces new Mac client and new mobile sharing experiences. The Mac client offers edge-to-edge video and full immersive content sharing and viewing. The result is a great first class experience for Mac users. We’ve also updated the Skype Operations Framework (SOF) assets to help customers plan.
  2. Skype for Business Mac Public Preview is rolling out in stages over the coming months. You can request an invite to test the Mac client at www.SkypePreview.com. This demonstration, Madhuri Tondepu.
  • Contacts and presence—See whether a contact is offline or online, whether they’re busy, in a meeting or available, and easily start an IM conversation.
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) calling—Call other Skype for Business users directly using voiceover IP.
  • Group video calling—Now you can see up to four meeting participants simultaneously.
  • Conversation history—View a list of previous conversations and restart them at will.
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With group video calling, you can talk face-to-face with colleagues no matter where they’re located.

I am using Skype for Business for Mac 16.7.175 with Outlook 2016 for Mac 15.34 (170515). I have a couple of issues: 1. Calendar status does not automatically update in Skype for Business for Mac. Exit Skype For Business on Mac if it’s running. Drag the Skype For Business on Mac application to the Trash. Remove existing Skype preferences if those hidden files exist. To do so, follow these steps: In the Finder menu, click Go, and click Go to Folder. Run the following commands: sudo rm -rf /Applications/Skype for Business.app; sudo rm -rf /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/MeetingJoinPlugin.plugin. Jul 16, 2019  Want the new Skype for Mac in 2019? Download version 8.49.0.49. Skype for Business 16.27, and Skype Classic for macOS 7.59 are the alternatives. To test the Skype preview, download 8.50. Skype 8 is the right choice if you would like to chat and make full HD video or audio calls on Mac OS. Features like call recording and end-to-end encryption make it the best IM on macOS. Apr 05, 2019  Skype for Business/Lync caches files locally on a PC or MAC to pull information quickly and efficiently. Common reasons you will want to clear Lync cache include. Skype for Business 2016 for MAC. Log out and quit Skype for Business. Jan 19, 2017  Using Skype for Business on a Mac, I have the latest version of all MSFT apps. Skype always shows my status as 'away' no matter if I change it by hand or not. Frequently disconnects me from chat without any indication. Colleagues think I'm not online, which really really sucks. Lync used to work fine, shocked to say I never had a problem.

How to get these updates

There has been tremendous interest in the preview, with over 22,000 individuals, representing more than 7,000 organizations, signing up since it opened on April 26. We are now at capacity for the number of preview participants and are no longer accepting registrations. For existing preview participants, the app will automatically check for updates each time it starts.

What’s next

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We expect to release the third phase of preview functionality in the summer, including voice features like the ability to dial out to a traditional phone number. And we are still targeting to make the Skype for Business Mac client generally available this fall. In between these moments, we will release minor updates to resolve any issues and address your feedback.

Thanks again for your interest!

—Paul Cannon, senior product marketing manager for the Skype for Business team

Today, we are pleased to announce that Skype for Business Mac is now publicly available for download. The Mac client offers edge-to-edge video and full immersive content sharing and viewing. The result is a great first class experience for Mac users.

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We’ve also updated the Skype Operations Framework (SOF) assets to help customers plan, deliver and operate the new Mac client. You will find the latest documentation and updated training on the SOF website and you can read more about what has changed in this SOF blog post. See what’s new for Skype for Business for the Mac or get the latest help and training at support.office.com.

Enhancements to Skype for Business mobile apps on Android and iOS

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We are also announcing new capabilities in Skype for Business apps for iOS and Android—including the ability to present PowerPoint files in a meeting and a faster, more reliable content sharing approach.

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Present in a meeting from your mobile app—Now you can present content right from Android or iOS device. No more emailing files and links back and forth when you present from your phone or tablet. Now, sharing a PowerPoint deck in a meeting is as easy as selecting the file from your favorite cloud drive and presenting right from your phone. On Android, you can also share a file stored on the device itself. With swipe gestures, you can easily transition between different slides. Once shared, the PowerPoint file also becomes available in the meeting’s content bin for other participants to download or present.

Video-based Screen Sharing for mobile devices—We’re also continuing to enhance the content viewing experience with Skype for Business on mobile devices by using Video-based Screen Sharing (VbSS) for content viewing on iOS and Android apps. The initial setup is much faster, the experience more reliable, while also consuming network bandwidth efficiently. It provides a seamless viewing experience, especially if you are sharing animated content such as CAD models. Learn more about VbSS and how it can enhance your meeting experience.

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Stay tuned for upcoming updates, such as call-kit integration on iOS. If you haven’t yet checked the Skype for Business mobile apps for Android and iOS, visit Skype for Business Apps & Downloads so you can download the apps and experience meetings on-the-go today!

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—Paul Cannon and Praveen Maloo