Version 2.8 was the last decent version for Mac. And also the last one to be able to run on PowerPC I think. This premature dropping of support is most unlike you Microsoft. As a result, we are going to retire older versions of Skype for Windows desktop (6.13 and below) as well as Skype for Mac (6.14 and below) over the next few months.”.

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Back in April, Neowin was first to report on a for Skype on Windows, after one of our readers got an unexpected look at an updated design with hints of Microsoft's Modern design language. Last month, the company confirmed that it is for the application. While work continues on development of the new look for its desktop client, Skype's main focus in its latest announcement is not on the future, but on the past, as it revealed plans to retire older versions of the software over the next few months.

Older Skype Mac

The company said today that it will soon retire versions 6.13 and older of its Windows desktop client, and versions 6.14 and older of Skype for Mac. It advises all customers to update to the newest version without delay 'to continue using Skype without disruption'. The company also teased 'great new experiences for Skype' on the way, and promised 'more on that later'. We'll have all the latest Skype news here on Neowin when Microsoft eventually announces it, so be sure to follow us on Twitter so we can keep you posted!

Skype today said it would retire older versions of its desktop Internet calling application, including versions on Windows and OS X launched as recently as January and February of this year. Users must upgrade to a newer edition of Skype before those editions are put to pasture. 'We are going to retire older versions of Skype for Windows desktop (6.13 and below) as well as Skype for Mac (6.14 and below) over the next few months,' Skype said in a. [ Related: ] Skype is a division of Microsoft, which acquired the chat and over-IP phone software company in 2011 for.

Skype for Windows 6.13 shipped in January 2014, while Skype for OS X 6.14 reached users in February. Those versions, and any earlier, are the ones marked for retirement. The current versions of Skype are 6.16 for Windows and 6.18 for OS X. Skype did not spell out what it meant by 'retire' in the blog post -- whether the older software will simply not be supported or that only the most recent versions will work with the network -- but Microsoft clarified the situation. 'Once a version is retired, users will no longer be able to sign into the retired version until they upgrade to the latest version of Skype,' a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email reply to questions.

[ ] While Skype did not elaborate on why it's pushing the older editions into retirement, it was reminiscent of moves that Microsoft itself has taken. In April, for example, Microsoft required customers running Windows 8.1, the upgrade released last October, to migrate to Windows 8.1 Update by June 10.

Microsoft did the same with Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) on Windows 7, to apply an April update. In both those cases, Microsoft said it was setting a 'new servicing baseline' with the mandated editions.

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Skype today announced that they are going to retire the older versions(6.13 and below) of Skype for desktop soon. Same is the case for Skype for Mac (6.14 and below). Microsoft is planning to do it over the next few months as they are trying to improve Skype with latest features which are built upon recent Skype client. From now, they will be focusing their efforts on bringing the latest and greatest to the most recent versions of Skype. What are the benefits of the latest version? You’ll be able to enjoy lots of great. Some highlights: • Sending and receiving instant messages when your contacts are offline • Viewing consistent and complete chat history across multiple devices • Syncing read/unread status on all messages across devices What do I need to do if I’m using an older version?

Don’t panic – whether you’re using Skype for Windows desktop or Skype for Mac, you can download and update to the latest version today for free. Simply follow the steps below: • Whether you’re using Windows desktop or Mac, • Download the latest version by clicking “Get Skype for Windows desktop” or “Get Skype for Mac” • Follow the setup instructions to complete the installation process • Sign in to Skype to continue using Skype without disruption Source: Some links in the article may not be viewable as you are using an AdBlocker. Please add us to your whitelist to enable the website to function properly. Deals Early this month, Microsoft announced next-generation Surface devices, the Surface Pro 6, the Surface Laptop 2 and the Surface Studio 2 at a press event.