Skype for Windows Phone 8 gets updated to version 2.1

Although much has been made about Skype for Windows Phone 8, the app was late to the initial release of the OS and hasn't seen too much in the way of updates.

That has changed today though equally version 2.one.0.241 is now alive in the Store for downloading.

The update bumps the two.0.0.473 release from weeks ago to a slightly newer build but absent of any new features that we tin can find. That leads us to believe that Microsoft is probably focusing more on the performance and reliability aspects of the popular VOIP app rather than adding more "stuff" to it. That'southward probably for the best as we've noticed a few hiccups hither and there with the service, including a abiding sync with Microsoft Business relationship and services, resulting in battery drainage and other bug.

Version 2.1 does not contain a specific changelog, and so we'll take to rely on your accounts to notice anything new, including better reliability for incoming calls and smoother performance. The app is still designated as a "Preview" meaning there are still some issues and tweaks that presumably need to exist worked out before the app is finalized.

Update: One change that we've noticed is Skype contacts are no longer synced to the People Hub, which is a bit of a bummer. Then again, this seemed to be a source of problems when syncing, meaning it may return subsequently in one case it is worked on.

You can grab Skype for Windows Phone 8 here in the Store. Cheers, Ken C., for the tip!

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