Getting slightly warmer but not enough for 2 stars

Microsoft, hello?
This is supposed to be Skype right?
Knowing at a glance whos online / available and whos not for Video / Audio conversations and messaging across lots of devices.
So this update now requires me to select someones name to see their status - wow, really? how underwhelming.
Skype wasnt like that. Its supposed to be all the phone things your phone doesnt do.
Competent video chat to someone on any platform, or audio just because, or text because you see theyre not available, or just because.
Skype was not a dull phone, it was BETTER!
Youre on the go, eyes on the road/sidewalk/crossing. A chance glance - theyre awake - options open up. You can decide, call or text because theres a better chance they might see the message, and can meet up.
With this version (8? I forget) none of the above; might as well use the dull phone.
Microsoft, you bought Skype because you didnt think of it, couldnt attract the users, and certainly couldnt do better.
So you buy Skype, and lose all the users? Smart? No.

jc45249 about Skype for iPhone, v8.3