Skype releases a preview of its Windows Phone 8 app
The Skype team today released a preview of the Skype for Windows Phone 8 app. Available for download in the Windows store.
In this Preview, you’ll get all of the Skype basics in the new, modern design along with many of the new features such as integration with the People Hub and a combined contact list with buddies from Windows Live Messenger.
Plus, you’ll start receiving some call and message notifications – even when the app is closed and in the background.
Features:
- Call friends and family with free Skype to Skype voice calls over 3G* or WiFi
- Make free video calls to anyone else on Skype
- Make low cost calls to mobiles and landlines
- Send IMs or group IMs