The official version of the Skype for Windows Phone app has finally been revealed. During the Mobile World Congress that took place not too long ago, the company had announced the beta version of the software. Shedding its beta tag, this offering can now be acquired through the Windows Phone Marketplace absolutely free of cost.
The latest inclusion can be completely taken advantage of on 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi networks. It has the ability to bridge the distance between friends and family by offering free voice and video calls, according to the company. With this software sitting snugly in the handset, owners will be able to conduct calls to mobiles and landlines, all at pocket-friendly prices by using Skype Credit. Other features include fashioning and holding one-to-one and group chats as well as the ability to update account information and profiles.
“Since releasing the initial beta app in February, we have received very positive and helpful feedback that has allowed us to improve the app. Additionally, we have added some new features including video calling in portrait mode and friend management capabilities including invite, accept invitations, block, and unblock contacts,” states a post on the official Skype blog.
Breaking the language barrier as well, the Windows Phone version of Skype can be acquired in 17 more languages besides English. These include Danish, French, Italian, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, German, Japanese, Norwegian, European Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
As mentioned earlier, the Skype for Windows Phone app can be procured free of cost from the Windows Phone Marketplace.