For a major audio and video calling platform like Skype, you expect that there will be a recording feature.
Well, up until now, Skype doesn’t have such a feature. This said, if you update your Skype as from later this month, it will include built-in call recording. The new feature will be cloud-based, allowing you to access Skype call recordings across devices including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and even Linux.
“Call recording is completely cloud-based, and as soon as you start recording, everyone in the call is notified that the call is being recorded,” explains Microsoft’s Skype team. “Call recordings combine everyone’s video as well as any screens shared during the call.”
The new call recording feature is the first time Skype has had built-in call recording since its original release nearly 15 years ago.
Skype users have had to rely on a number of third-party apps to record calls, with Avaer becoming one of the most popular. Microsoft has also started experimenting with a new Content Creator mode for Skype to allow streamers, vloggers, and podcasters to easily integrate Xsplit, Wirecast, and Vmix into Skype.
This feature may not interest many because everyone in the call will be notified that you are recording the conversation. But, this is a good start for Skype!
