Skype for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.5 and has dropped its beta tag as its stability has now been deemed reliable. Skype is a VoIP app that also allows users to send free messages, engage in group conversations and send files. Skype for Windows Phone integrates deeply into the phone book and allows you to call your contacts for free no matter where they are located.You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the link which follows:
Along with the stability and security improvements the update also changes the app behavior so that notifications for your Messenger contacts are switched on by default. Be sure to check out the official press release which follows.
Press Release
Today we have released an update for Skype for Windows Phone 8, version 2.5.
In this release, we focused on general improvements and reliability.
Get the updated version now from the Windows Phone Store.
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Full release notes for Skype 2.5 for Windows Phone 8 are:
New and changed features:
Message notifications for Messenger buddies are now on by default
Fixed issues:
- Skype crashing on startup for some users who signed in with Microsoft
- Message notifications sometimes had contact names separated with 20% instead of space.
- Video call button was disabled straight after accepting incoming contact request
- Video Calling Full screen local video preview was stretched sometimes
- Video Calling Incoming 720p video on portrait mode was zoomed in
Known issues:
- Audio on HTC 8X. Users on HTC 8X who have not updated their phone to latest firmware will experience muted microphone on audio calls. Update your phone using the in device over the air update capability
source - Skype