Microsoft is excited to share some exciting experimental mobile designs with you.
Here’s what we’ve cooked up for this holiday season!
New Android Design
In Skype version 8.13 for
iPhone, Microsoft launched a new design that brings back a bottom bar to
streamline navigation and simplify access to
Skype’s core features. During user testing, they shared this design along
with the design that is currently in market with a variety of Android
users.
The majority
of Android users expressed preference for the version with a bottom bar.
Based on this interest, they decided to run with this approach and
created an experimental version of Skype for Android
that:
- Adheres to Google’s Material Design guidelines for bottom bar navigation
- Brings back a contextual FAB for quick access to key actions
- Has an updated header & search icon to feel more at home on Android
The initial testing pool was quite small, so they wanted to share these new changes with all of you! What do you think? Does it allow you to be more efficient with what you need to achieve in Skype?
"This design should now be live in your app with the latest update, and we’d love to get your feedback!", said Microsoft.
SuperComposer for iOS and Android
They are also introducing a new experience we’re calling the “SuperComposer”.
When you tap the compose (either the compose FAB on Android or
the compose button on iOS) on the main chats list, you’ll invoke a new
screen that includes your recent contact list, as well as easy access to
actions including new group, search bots, add contact, invite to Skype,
and make a call.
Our goal here
is to create a utilitarian experience that allows you to quickly get
things done in Skype. We’d also love to hear what you think about this
new composer!