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Skype for Business desktop app on Mac to replace Skype Meetings App (web)
In October, 2018, we announced a plan to offer the Skype for Business desktop app on Mac as our web-downloadable meetings client instead of Skype Meetings App, starting in December. Due to feedback from customers, we decided to postpone the change. Everything is now in place, and we will make the transition on April 5! (The Skype Meetings App, or SMA for short, is a web-downloadable meetings app for use when a Skype for Business desktop app is not installed on a computer.
Skype Meetings App Improvements on Mac Postponed
In November, we announced a number of improvements to the Skype Meetings App, our web-downloadable meetings app for use when a Skype for Business desktop app is not installed on a Windows or Mac computer. We have shipped all of the planned improvements except one - the replacement of Skype Meetings App download with Skype for Business desktop app on Mac. We heard from customers that they would like more time before we make this change in order to update their documentation and training materials.
Skype Meetings App improvements on their way
We've had feedback about installing and using the Skype Meetings App to join Skype for Business meetings. We are excited to announce improvements to address these issues. First a refresher: The Skype Meetings App, or SMA for short, is a web-downloadable meetings app for use when a Skype for Business desktop app is not installed on a Windows or Mac computer.
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New Skype for Business on Mac Insider build available (16.13.168)
We're excited to release new Insider builds (both Slow and Fast). The release has a lot of improvements that you've been asking for, so we really would like to have you try it and give us feedback. If you find a bug, please report the issue using Help\Report an Issue. Here's what's new in this release: When in a meeting or call, you can easily mute someone's microphone, make them a presenter or attendee, or remove them from the meeting.
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