Skype was one of the world’s first apps to give users the option to call or send texts directly via the internet. Skype’s features are so premium that they set the quality standard for all other chatting apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Nonetheless, today we are talking about Skype because the app has recently received a new update that takes its performances to the next level.
Skype 8.49.0.49 Update
Skype fans should be happy to find out that the developers of the app have just released a new update. The update is currently being rolled out via OTA (over the air) channels to all Skype users who are keeping their smartphones connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. With that said, let’s go ahead and check out which are the software improvements that the new update brings.
Software Improvements
The developers who are in charge of Skype put a high price on the software performance that the app offers and this is why no one should be surprised to find out that the new Skype update which sports the 8.49.0.49 version number comes with a handful of under the hood software tweaks. These tweaks are taking care of various bugs and also enhancing the overall speed of Skype and all its features.
APK Variant
Before we sign off, we want to note that there is an alternative to download the new update. Skype fans who don’t want to wait for the update to arrive out via OTA (over the air) channels can always manually download and install the update in the form of APK (Android Package Kit). However, there are a couple of guidelines that Skype fans need to follow. APKs can only be installed on Android-powered smartphones that have the “Unknown Sources” option enabled.
As a passionate gamer since the 1990s, Vadim has kept his passion alive since then, and he is here to cover video games news, as well as to share with you all the novelties out there regarding gadgets or games-related tech.