Skytale 2.0: new app and new website

From 7 October, Skytale 2.0 is available to all customers. Both the app and its underlying platform have been completely rewritten, on mobile and desktop. This brings more stable calls, a new interface and a foundation for what comes next. We are launching our new website on the same day.

What is new in Skytale 2.0

Appearance and display

• New interface, with a choice of classic dark or light appearance
• Profile picture
• Two message views: compact or bubbles
• Content previews in messages
• New channel icons: a padlock for private channels, an open padlock for open channels and a megaphone for one-way channels

Calls and meetings

• Improved call stability and quality
• Picture-in-picture for video
• Screen sharing from desktop

Sharing

• Improved file sharing
• Images sent in chat are compressed and have their location data removed. To retain full quality and metadata, send the image as a file

Notifications and sign-in

• Mute notifications for 1, 8 or 24 hours, a week, or until you turn them back on. Calls and messages can be muted separately
• Sign in with facial recognition, fingerprint or PIN, with a time lock

In-app help

• Tips and tricks for using the app
• ‘Show me how’: tap it and the app highlights the button you need

Desktop

• Find downloads and installation help on the download page

For administrators

Administrators have received separate information about the update by email. If you have questions about the transition, get in touch.

New website

The new website has been rewritten page by page. Find out how Skytale is used for emergency preparedness and crisis management, how security and resilience are built into the platform, and how Skytale is used in VARDE.