v1.2 of the official Skype app for Windows Phone has stepped into the Marketplace bringing in some new features and bug fixes. This utility will rub along nicely with Windows Phone 7.5 or higher devices.
First off, all the stored phonebook contacts, with a minimum of one mobile phone number being the condition, will be listed in the contacts group. The dial-pad used for calling people now allows editing the numerals before ringing up the concerned person.
“Today, we have released a update to of Skype for Windows Phone,” states a post on the official Skype blog. “Download the updated version now, and let us know how you like it in the Skype Support Network.”
Some of the issues faced by users of the app have also been sorted. Incoming calls or calendar notifications will no longer disturb an ongoing Skype call. IM messages that have not been delivered to the concerned recipients will be indicated by a pending sign. Sudden hang-ups and memory issues have been dealt with too.
There are some known problems marked out in the blog as well, such as Skype calls ending upon an incoming call being answered, no hold indication and more. For refresher’s sake, this utility works over Wi-Fi and 3G, while it can be accessed for making calls to mobile phones as well as landlines. Lastly, video conferencing using front or rear panel snappers are now possible.
v1.2 of the Skype app for Windows Phone can be downloaded for free via the Marketplace.