Cant see whos online. No Status?!?

After the update I can no longer use this app. Ive used skype for years but after this update I cant even see what contacts are available or away, online or offline. That alone makes this app useless. I dont understand why you would change such a successful app. If it aint broke, dont fix it. You broke it!!

AC/DC about Skype for iPhone, v8.2.1