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  Microsoft has announced that it has added the 'Together Mode' option that debuted in Teams to Skype . According to a report from zdnet.com, in the latest Skype version (Skype 8.67), Together Mode is one of a handful of new features available to various versions of Skype. 'Together Mode' is a viewing option that makes it appear as if all meeting participants are located in the same physically shared space instead of via a traditional grid view. As per the reports, Microsoft officials have said they believe 'Together Mode' will help alleviate virtual-meeting fatigue and make meetings feel more real. Other new features in Skype 8.67 include the addition of Large Grid Mode, enabling users to see everyone's video stream simultaneously; an option to add someone to an ongoing Skype call using their phone number, as well as via Skype; more predefined backgrounds and categories and more. Read More

Zoom has become one of the most used video conferencing apps in recent times. From allowing up to 100 participants to join a video conference using free account to enabling remote collaboration and cross-platform support, the app has something for everyone. However, the app has its downsides, too — for example, a time cap of up to 40 minutes on free accounts and privacy and security concerns raised by many critics lately with regard to how the app could possibly collect user data. So, what should one use if not Zoom, especially as video-conferencing has become so essential amid the global coronavirus crisis and most companies asking their employees to work from home (WFH)? Business Standard lists five best alternatives to the Zoom app for video conferencing. Read More