Skype For Android Gets Major Update, Celebrates 100 Million Installs
Skype is kicking off the month of July with the release of a brand new version of its Android app. The revamped 4.0 update looks a lot like Microsoft-owned VoIP company’s Windows 8 app, which brings the conversations to the top.
Now when you log in to Skype, you will be able to view recent chats, and simply tap to replay. One swipe and a tap on a contact’s name will launch a new chat and the app now provides a much faster experience. Additionally, the company promises a more reliable app with fewer dropped video calls. As the Android app has surpassed 100 million downloads, Skpe also threw in a video (below) to celebrate the milestone. Here’s what Skype had to say about the update:
We started to reimagine what Skype would look like back when we launched our Windows Phone 8 app late last year. Our focus was simple: we wanted to deliver an app that makes your interactions easier and puts conversations first. Our Android team saw this great work and wanted to deliver an equally bold, beautiful, and modern design in this latest Skype for Android release.
We’ve completely redesigned Skype for Android to be faster and easier – especially when you’re trying to fire off a quick message. Everything is at your fingertips. As soon as you open the app, you’ll notice the clean new look listing your recent conversations – just tap on one to catch up and reply. When you tap or swipe over to the Contacts or Favorites tabs, tapping on a person brings you right into a messaging window so you can start a conversation. And from there video calls, voice calls and everything else are just one tap away.
