Simply a bad version update!

Deleted the app. Looking for another option.
Getting rid of the ability to select or see online status as it was is a major fail with me.
The latest update turned a good communication app for business into just another trendy social media piece of nonsense.

Update: Keeping my eye on the app updates, I decided to reinstall and give the Skype app another try. Im Glad to see the ability to see contact online status again although not able to set Away, Do Not Disturb. August update made my Skype experience better but there are still many more issues to be resolved including the problem of getting no notifications. Will keep for now hoping to see continued improvement.

crOo57 about Skype for iPhone, v8.3