Skype for Windows Phone 8 Updated with HD Video & People Hub Integration

March 19th, 2013 • • 2 comments

Version 2.4 update for Skype was released today. They have significantly improved video calling quality for all users, offering VGA video on lower end handsets and 720P HD on higher-end devices like the Nokia Lumia 920. Skype contacts will also be listed in the People Hub for users with the latest update to Windows Phone 8.

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Full release notes, including fixed and known issues are listed at the Skype blog. Here are the new and changed features:

  • Higher quality video calling, and up to 720P on supported devices and depending on network conditions
  • Video calling in landscape mode
  • Camera switching
  • Enabled People Hub integration
  • Switch accounts

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1410581346 Gustavo Puente

    Finally!!! That grate news!!, DO you now if the People Hub integration will work on budget phones like the Lumias 620 and 520? I am wanting to purchase one of them to my wife and mother

  • Annettepette

    Sorry, dont know. Have to try it first on the 920

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