Microsoft news recap: Skype becomes 6th most downloaded app of the decade, Reddit accounts can now be linked with Xbox Live, and more

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Published onDecember 21, 2019

published onDecember 21, 2019

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Microsoft news recap is a weekly feature highlighting the top Microsoft news stories of the past week. Sit back, grab some coffee, and enjoy the read!

Skype is the 6th most downloaded app of the decade according to App Annie

Skype has beencrowned the 6th most downloaded app of the decade,according to App Annie, which compiled a report of the top apps of the decade measured by all-time downloads.

You can now link your Reddit account to your Xbox Live profile

Users ofReddit and Xbox Live can now link their profilesso that their Xbox Live profile showcases their Reddit account. Linking the accounts will also automatically subscribe you to the Xbox Insiders subreddit.

Microsoft’s Swiftkey Android keyboard reached 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store

Microsoft’s Android keyboard app, Swiftkey,reached a new record number of downloadson the Google Play Store, hitting over 500 million downloads.

Minecraft Earth video game updates with new features, fixes, and added functionality

Minecraft’s mobile AR edition, Minecraft Earth, hasreceived a new updatethat is aimed at helping new users with a new tutorial, as well as having faster log-in, among other features.

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Microsoft news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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