This isn't the first time you've been able to express yourself with Hollywood-appoved emoji in Skype, either. They're neat, and Microsoft is clearly pleased with them, calling them "an exciting new step on a journey to make Skype an even more personal experience." Beyond neat, what they also happen to be is a new opportunity for brand partnerships (or, as they have come to be known, "activations"). You can then scroll through a bunch of thumbnails of your favorite Muppets mugging for the camera. To use them, you just tap on some of the alternate smiley-faced emoji at the right of the text entry window. The difference from traditional stickers? Skype's version is done in partnership with big brands: Universal, the Muppets, the BBC, and more. ![]() Skype has just come out with a thing they're calling "Mojis," which are essentially little video clips you can insert into your chats.
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