Skype for Android gets a major redesign as it crosses 100 mn downloads

New Delhi: Skype for Android has got a major resdesign as it has crossed 100 million downloads. Having reached a milestone, the company has released the all-new Skype for Android 4.0.
The company has completely redesigned Skype for Android to make it faster and easier - especially when you are trying to fire off a quick message. As you open the app, you will find the new look listing your recent conversations. You can simply tap on one to catch up and reply.
When you tap or swipe over to the Contacts or Favorites tabs, tapping on a person brings you right into a messaging window so you can start a conversation. And from there video calls, voice calls and everything else are just one tap away.

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As you open the app, you will find the new look listing your recent conversations. You can simply tap on one to catch up and reply.

"We didn't just give Skype a makeover, we rebuilt it from the ground up to be faster and more reliable. We went beyond design and fundamentally changed the way Skype was built, focusing much of our effort on stability, performance, and load time," said the company in a blog post.
The brand new Skype for Android app borrows ideas from Skype for Windows 8 app, thereby bringing conversations to the top.