

Skype is available on various desktop, mobile, and video game console platforms. It also has instant messaging, file transfer, debit-based calls to landline and mobile telephones (over traditional telephone networks), and other features.

Skype ( / s k aɪ p/) is a proprietary telecommunications application operated by Skype Technologies, a division of Microsoft, best known for VoIP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing and voice calls. Videoconferencing, VoIP and Instant messaging Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, HoloLens, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Many other users are also reporting calls are being answered automatically when their Android smartphone is paired with a smartwatch.Screenshot of Skype version 8 (14.32.55.0) for Windows desktop on Windows 10 in dark modeġ5.88.401.0 / 1 September 2022 52 days ago ( ) Ĩ.89.0.403 / 6 October 2022 17 days ago ( ) Ĩ.88.0.401 / 1 September 2022 52 days ago ( ) Ĩ.88.0.404 / 1 September 2022 52 days ago ( ) Ĩ.88.0.404 / 1 September 2022 52 days ago ( ) ( iPhone), ( iPad) This is even when my phone is in my pocket," wrote the first user to report the issue, who noted he was using an Android phone paired with a smartwatch. "My Skype on my phone automatically answers calls after a few seconds. However, users have found that even disabling the feature won't stop calls being answered automatically, typically after a few rings, according to the first complainant.

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