News · 19 Mar 2013 · MTW Editorial Team
Skype for Windows Phone 8 has been updated today bringing back the People Hub integration that was drop out of the app in the latest update and new features like HD Video chat with the back facing and front facing camera, portrait / landscape video chat support and finally the ability to sign in/out to switch Skype accounts on the fly (yes this was impossible before…).
What’s new?
– Face-to-face video calls look better than ever with high definition video support.
– Show your smile or just what’s around you – with front and rear camera support.
– Video calls in portrait or landscape, whichever feels best.Features:
– Call friends and family with free Skype to Skype voice calls over 3G* or WiFi.
– Make free video calls to anyone else on Skype as well as low cost calls to mobiles and landline around the world.
– Send instant messages to friends on Skype, as well as friends on Messenger if you sign in with your Microsoft account.
– Stay in touch even when the app is closed, with call and message notifications.
– See all your Skype contacts in the People Hub**.
You can grab it right now from the Store on your WP8 handset or simply by clicking on the link here.
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