Skype swaps to Electron on Windows 10, which might not be a good thing

The new Skype has some new features, but not everyone will be happy to receive it.



What you need to know


Skype version 8.61 (Windows 10 version 15) is now generally available.
The new Skype runs on Electron rather than React Native.
The new Skype has some new features but might use more system resources.


Microsoft rolled out an update to Skype on Windows 10 today (via Neowin). The update brings Skype to version 8.61 (Windows 10 Version 15) and includes several new features.

The latest version of Skype on Windows 10 supports up to nine people in a video call, background replacement, and several other improvements. While some will be happy with the change, others will be frustrated because the latest version of Skype for Windows 10 is an Electron app. Electron apps often take up more RAM and system resources than React Native counterparts, such as the previous version of Skype.

Microsoft updated an answers post today that announces the rollout of Skype 8.61. The post also links ...