New updated version of Skype for Android: Opportunities around Skype 3.0.features and improvements

Since November 20, 2012, we have an opportunity to test and make our judgment about new Skype 3.0. This latest version aims to be optimized to take advantage of the screen size of your Android, therefore no matter what screen size you have, either on a smaller Android phone or the more spacious display of your tablet. It includes new features like: Microsoft Account login; IM with Messenger buddies; New UI for Android tablets; Wideband Silk audio codec support; Call auto-answer option.

Now regarding some improvements embedded, we noted that:

Via Login with Skype or Microsoft Account, you can sign into Skype on Android with both Skype and Microsoft accounts. So you will need to merge your Microsoft and Skype accounts if you wish to see your Messenger and Skype contacts in one place. At IM with Messenger buddies : once your Skype and Microsoft accounts are merged, you can instant message your Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts via Skype. Wideband Silk audio codec support ensures that the audio quality is always the best it can be. And Call auto-answer option which allows you to set your device to automatically answer incoming calls.

Skype 3.0 for Android is available to download from Google Play.