What is Skype for Business on iPhone? Do I need it?

The current version of Skype for Business for iPhone is 6.15 and free with the following information:

Skype for Business (formerly Lync 2013)
By Microsoft Corporation

Description:

Skype for Business, formerly Lync 2013 for iOS, extends the power of Lync and 
Skype to your favorite mobile device: voice & video over wireless, rich 
presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and calling features from a 
single, easy-to-use interface. 

Key Features:

- Initiate a group IM or video conversation and invite additional participants

- Join, rejoin and initiate a Skype for Business Meeting to communicate and 
  collaborate on amazing ideas

- Simultaneously view shared content and speaker's video during a conference

- Control the meeting (mute or remove attendees) and know more about 
  participants’ modalities

- Look at your upcoming meetings and join via one click

- Find your recent conversations and pick them up from where you left off

- Search your contacts by name, email, or phone number

- Enhanced security via Active Directory Authentication Library 

Anyone can use the Skype for Business for iOS app when invited to a Skype for 
Business or Lync 2013 meeting. However, you must have a Skype for Business or 
Lync account in order to use (and enjoy) the full capability of the Skype for 
Business app. Also, some functionality might require an update to Lync or 
Skype for Business Server or might not be available to all users. If you’re 
not sure about your account status, please contact your IT department. 

Category: Business
Updated: May 24, 2017
Version: 6.15
Size: 217 MB
Languages: English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, ...
Seller: Microsoft Corporation
Rating: Rated 4+
Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and 
   iPod touch.

You definitely need to use Skype for Business on your iPhone if your organization offers you an account for Skype for Business for work related communications.

You may still want to use Skype for Business on your iPhone to join meetings that are hosted by other Skype for Business users, even you do not have a Skype for Business account.

The picture below shows you the Skype for Business page in App Store on iPhone:

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