Until now, if you want to talk to someone on Skype, you both need to be connected on Skype as contacts. If they are not on your contact list,_finding your friends on Skype_may become a tedious process. Microsoft today announced a brand new feature for Android users that makes it easier than ever to find the_people you’re looking for on Skype. Skype for Android will now automatically look for contact matches between Skype and your phone_address book. With Skype 5.0 for Android, you’ll be able to connect Skype to your phone address book. This means it’s easier than ever to find contacts you already know on Skype so you can start chatting, calling and sharing instantly. After you download the latest Android update, in the coming months you’ll be prompted to verify your phone number. From there, the app will automatically look for contact matches between Skype and your address book. When matches are found, you’ll see new contacts show up in your Skype people list. Your Skype contacts will...

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