Skype for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.8.0.84 and brings several fixes and speed improvements. Skype for Windows Phone lets you make free Skype to Skype video and voice calls as well as send instant messages to friends and family around the world.You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:
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| Price | Free |
| Requirements | Windows Phone 8; Windows Phone 7.5 |
The Skype for Windows Phone update has the following new features and improvements:
- Start and Resume Performance – Improving the start and resume experience has been the main focus of this release. It’s now much faster to return to the app when it’s in the back stack. If you open the app and then hit the start button or turn off the screen, pressing the back or power button now gets you back into the Skype app much more quickly. You’ll also see some general improvements to the start experience.
- Live Tile Count - Based on user feedback, we've changed the Live Tile notifications to show only the number of unread conversations, rather than the total number of unread messages.
- South Korea Availability – Skype for Windows Phone 8 is now available to download from the Windows Phone Store in South Korea.