Skype for iPhone and iPad has just been updated to version 4.2 and the video calling app brings in various new features for its users.
Now users will be able to chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts all at the same place. You’ll just need to sign in with and merge your Microsoft account.
The v4.2 of Skype for iOS also brings in animated emoticons and users will also be able to choose an emoticon while typing an instant message.
The official changelog is as below:
- Chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts – sign in with and merge your Microsoft account.
- Create a new account right from the app.
- Tap and hold on instant messages to edit them.
- Choose an emoticon while typing an instant message.
- Animated emoticons for devices with a Retina display.
- Edit saved phone numbers right from the dial pad.
- Bug fixes.
- Support for iPhone 5 display included from previous version
Get the new features by Downloading Skype for iPhone and iPad V4.2 by clicking the widgets below.
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