Skype for iOS now lets you make Skype Number purchases

It’s now easy to customize your reactions within Skype for iOS and iPadOS.

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What you need to know

Skype for iOS and iPadOS just received an update that adds several new features. The update includes an upgraded custom reaction picker and an improved Share extension that supports dark mode.

The upgraded custom reaction picker should make it easy to select your favorite emojis to react to other people’s messages instantly.

Here’s everything that’s new for Skype on iOS, as found on its App Store listing:

The iPad version of Skype has the same changelog, except it does not add in-client Skype Number purchases.

A Skype Number is a second phone number. It’s attached to your Skype account and lets you answer incoming calls from anywhere. For example, people could call you from a mobile or landline number. It’s a popular feature for people who regularly speak to people who live in other countries. You can also use it to set up call forwarding to answer calls on another phone.

Skype allows you to make voice and video calls to millions of people around the world. Its latest update adds new reaction options and lets you make Skype Number purchases within the iOS app.

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