This feature is so cool it almost makes me want to use Skype

You can now use your smartphone as a second camera feed in Skype.

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What you need to know

Skype has a new feature on the way that will make it easy to share multiple camera angles at once. TwinCam in Skype is now in testing among Insiders, and it lets you add your mobile phone’s camera to a call. That phone camera can be used in tandem with a webcam to create a dual-camera feed.

I’m not sure why Microsoft says that it introduced TwinCam in Skype with the latest build. The feature has beenavailable to some Insiders since January 2022. That being said, it’s still a useful feature that’s worth highlighting. Perhaps Microsoft talking about it more in its latest post about Skype means the feature is closer to public release.

In addition to TwinCam, Microsoft began testing improvements to how media albums are shown within Skype. Now, when you send two or more photos or videos, they’ll be stacked on top of each other. This prevents a feed from getting filled with photos and videos while still letting you tap to view all the shared content.

Here’s everything that’s new inSkype 8.110.76.102that’s in testing among Insiders:

Skype Insider Preview |Free at Microsoft

While not as popular as Zoom, WhatsApp, and Teams, Microsoft’s Skype is a powerful communication app that supports calls, video calls, and messaging. A recent update adds TwinCam mode and stacked albums for media.

Skype Insider: What’s new

Introducing TwinCam in Skype! 🎥✨

Experience the magic of dual perspectives in your Skype calls with our latest TwinCam feature. Perfect for tutorials, music lessons, or just sharing more of your world on mobile and desktop! 🚀

Skype’s Stacked Media Albums Enhanced! 📸🎞️

Chats just got a vibrant upgrade with Skype’s Stacked Media Albums for 2+ photos and videos! Now when you share multiple visuals, they’re displayed in a sleek stack—each framed perfectly to match your theme.

Dive into Skype’s enriched visual storytelling with Stacked Media Albums, where borders and themes meet for a picturesque chat experience! 📚✨

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.