Microsoft today announced the redesign for Skype for iPhone. It has all the visual finish that iOS users expect, smooth animations and even a few features that aren?t just new for this version, but new to Skype altogether.
Microsoft said that Skype 5.0 for iPhone shares a consistent look and feel with the Windows Phone and Android apps, while still optimizing for iOS?s unique strengths.
Faster: You?ll notice the effort we?ve put into this overhaul as soon as you launch Skype 5.0 for iPhone. The new version is over 5 times faster than the old version.
Smoother: As you swipe from conversations through to your favorites and then back to your contacts lists, you?ll notice how smooth scrolling and transitioning from screen to screen is ? with delightful little pops and animations punctuating them. All without degrading the performance and battery improvements we worked so hard to achieve.
More Integrated: Now, iPhone users can start group chats from the hub. And when you send messages or photos, it doesn?t matter if the recipient is offline. Everyone will see your message as soon as they are available again.
Smarter: We know our users are using Skype on multiple devices, and we want to make sure your Skype notifications keep pace with your conversations, no matter where they happen. Now, as you read your messages on your PC, tablet, Xbox and so on, those conversations will be marked as read (or unread if new messages come in) on your iPhone too.