Skype 8.1 for iOS brings new design, advanced features and loads of improvements

A new version of Skype was pushed to Android devices earlier this month, but iOS users were skipped from the roll-out. Today, Skype 8.1 made it to the App Store and the new version brings a complete redesign of the app, along with many improvements and advanced features.

First off, the new UI is much more colorful and fits better with the overall iOS language design. Skype for iOS was a bit phased out design-wise, but the new visuals bring it up to date to the point that it's really enjoyable.

Message Reactions is another new feature included in Skype 8.1. ...