Skype reveals new version for Windows 8 before Oct 26 release October 22, 2012 - 21:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Skype has today, October 22 revealed its new version for Windows 8, heralding a "big step forward" for the video calling service on desktop, laptop and tablet devices, Digital Spy said. Launching on October 26, the same day that Microsoft's new operating system officially launches, Skype for Windows 8 offers a "completely new" experience that is "designed to be always on, immersive, effortless and fun to use". The now Microsoft-owned Skype has been developing for Windows since its first release, but the Windows 8 version more closely integrates the experience for the mobile world, and puts messages at the "heart" of the service. The headline feature in Skype for Windows 8 is 'always on', meaning users can be reached via Skype at all times, whether on desptop, laptop or tablet. The system runs in the background on the operating system, but without draining the battery of the device being used. Users can receive voice or video calls and chats even when away in another app or using the desktop. Skype for Windows 8 will also notify them about new calls and instant messages that are waiting. The Skype user interface has been decluttered, and then rejigged so that it is "as comfortable and easy to use with touch as it is with a keyboard and a mouse". Away from the desktop view, Skype appears as a live tile on the Windows 8 touch interface. This will constantly update with new calls or messages. The Skype app can be snapped side-by-side with other Windows 8 apps, so that the user can Skype while doing other things. Recent chat messages and calls are displayed when Skype is launched, and a new modern dial pad makes it easier to call mobile phones or landlines. An easy-view display shows how much Skype Credit users have remaining, along with any active subscriptions or recent calls. The 'People' app is a cloud-connected address book for all contacts, and the most important people can be 'pinned' to the home screen for quick access. "We are very excited about our first release of Skype for Windows 8 - and we hope you are too," said a Skype press release. Partner news  Top stories Google has a widely used mapping tool and could adopt Waze’s technology to add social features to the software. The deal comes as Makani carries out the first fully autonomous flights of robot kites bearing its power-generating propellers. The validity period of BIT service is 30 days; the service cost is AMD 2500, with the maximum Internet speed of 384 kbps. The next generation iPad will keep its 2048 x 1536 Retina display by using a thinner 0.2mm piece of glass.   Partner news |  Latest news Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations  The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said.Yerevan to host NOFI Festival of Non-commercial Films The jury includes renowned experts of noncommercial cinema and representatives of Union of Cinematographers of Armenia. |
