Same as messaging crash on ios devices, Users on Skype’s community forums have discovered a bug that renders the app unusable when a message containing a particular string of characters is received. Sending “ http://:” without the quotes crashes the instant messaging service, and since the message is stored in your chat history, every time you sign back in, the app crashes again.
It's still limited in scope
New update lets you have a video call without having a Skype account. You can start a chat through a link and can use it at any time as it does not expire.
With the sudden upswing of video conferencing needs due to working from home, Microsoft has decided to add a new feature to Skype.
