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Microsoft Releases Details on iOS CallKit Integration with Skype for Business

Skype for Business' iOS CallKit integration allows users to take Skype calls as they would regular ones, switching between cellular and the Skype network at will.

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Back in September, introduced CallKit integration in Skype as part of its iOS 10 upgrade. The functionality allows users to accept Skype calls from their lock screen just like carrier ones. However, Skype for Business has been lacking in that functionality.

Thankfully, that was fixed with the 6.10 update, and today Microsoft gave a closer look at the integration. The goal is “to seamlessly extend your personal device as a business phone.”

Skype for Business CallKit Features

Microsoft does this via several new functionalities. Firstly, you can answer calls directly from the lock screen, complete with caller ID. However, the display also offers shortcut so that you can answer though app instead.

To make things even more seamless, Microsoft allows you to switch between calls from Skype for Business and regular cellular. If a regular call comes in a Skype conversation, users can choose to either put it on hold or send the second call to voicemail. This makes for an intuitive experience that doesn't interrupt your regular functionality.

Of course, not everybody wants business calls to display on the iOS log, particularly when an organization has information to protect. As such, admins can disable the functionality via a policy, and users can also disable it on an individual basis.

The features should be enabled for everyone by default, but you'll want to download the latest app version to make use of them. You can find more information on CallKit integration on the

You can find more information on CallKit integration on the Office Blog, which also shows how to disable it.

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Ryan has had a passion for gaming and technology since early childhood. Fusing the skills from his Creative Writing and Publishing degree with profound technical knowledge, he enjoys covering news about Microsoft. As an avid writer, he is also working on his debut novel.

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