Skype for Business on Android offers handy conferencing tools

Skype for Business is now available from the Play Store, bringing a redesigned dashboard and a host of tools aimed at improving productivity.

Key features of the app, which replaces Lync 2013, include the option to initiate a group IM or video conversation, along with a tool that lets chatters share video during a conference call. According to Microsoft, Lync users will be automatically updated to the new service.

Skype for Business Android users can look at and manage upcoming meetings, also benefiting from ‘enhanced security’ changes. Group call hosts can mute or remove attendees and tablet owners will notice additional Windows-inspired visual changes.

Speaking about improved mobile security, Praveen Maloo, Product Marketing Manager for the Skype for Business team, said:

“The Skype for Business Android app now supports modern authentication, which is utilized by other Office clients and allows for a consistent authentication experience for your users”.

Moreover, since modern authentication is based on access tokens, users’ credentials are not stored on their device.”

A new contacts bar will allow you to search by name, phone number or email, and larger call-control buttons look to make the user experience easier than ever before.

Regular updates are planned for the future, with Skype hoping to remain firmly in place living inside your Android gadgets.

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Source: Microsoft