The new app release comes with various stability and performance improvements

Oct 1, 2013 17:01 GMT  ·  By

A new flavor of the Skype application is now available for download for the owners of Windows Phone 8 devices, namely version 2.11.0.236.

The new app release arrives on handsets with a series of performance improvements packed inside, as well as with other enhancements.

According to the release notes available in the Windows Phone Store, users will be able to tap and hold on unwanted chats to remove them from the recent list.

With the Skype application on their handsets, users will be able to make Skype to Skype video and voice calls while on the go, and will also be able to send instant messages to their friends.

Skype is available on all Windows Phone 8 smartphones that pack at least 512MB of RAM inside.

Download Skype for Windows Phone 8