Lync 2013 - Skype features

Hello Team,
Can anyone assist us in categorizing the features based on the platforms or provide us any articles which addresses this area?
Lync - Skype features
Skype desktop client on windows
Skype desktop client on MAC
Skype App on Phone devices (Windows, Android, Iphone)
IM / Presence
IM Conference
Desktop Sharing
File Sharing, Application sharing
Audio Calls
Video Calls
A/V Conferencing
Join Lync Meeting
Please advise. MANY THANKS.

Lync - Skype features
Skype desktop client on windows
Skype desktop client on MAC
Skype App on Phone devices (Windows, Android, Iphone)
IM / Presence
Yes
Yes
Yes
IM Conference
No
No
No
Desktop Sharing
No
No
No
File Sharing, Application sharing
No
No
No
Audio Calls
Yes
Yes
Yes
Video Calls
Yes
No
No
A/V Conferencing
No
No
No
Join Lync Meeting
No
No
No
I just tried all of the above and here's what I got.
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Hi,
As mentioned the Lync Server is not up-to-date, based on my knowledge this is why the issue occurs.
Please refer to this article below:
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn954919.aspx
You can configure the client experience only if you are running Lync Server 2013 with the December 2014 Cumulative Update (5.0.8308.857) or later installed. The latest one is:
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Hi, S4B, and welcome to the Community,
Please see these FAQ's and information on how to obtain support for the Skype for Business product:
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