Microsoft today updated the Skype for Android devices to v4.5 with many new features. Skype Android application now offers a picture in picture window that lets you see your video call even when you switch away to other applications. This gives Windows 8 Snap mode like experience to Android users. So, you can multitask while you’re on Skype video calls, as well as audio calls on your Android device. Also there_is a new option to_quickly jump from one letter to another in your contact list. Just pinch your contact list to zoom out to an alphabet and tap on the letter (or number / symbol option) to jump to that section. In addition, version 4.5 has several bug fixes and quality improvements, including: Improved Video Instant Messaging functionality overall, including fixes on latest Samsung phones Added compatibility for the Hudl tablet Fixed crashes on the Nexus 5 Drop down filter selections on the people tab are now persistent You can download the update from Play Store. Source: Skype

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