8 Skype for Windows 8 brings Skype's excellent software to Windows 8 with a slick, modern user interface. With Skype for Windows 8, you can video chat, text, and send instant messages to your friends directly from your Windows 8 desktop. You can connect for free to any device or PC with Skype installed, or you can call mobiles and landlines if you have Skype credit. Video calling, instant messaging and more There are plenty of things to like about Skype for Windows 8, as it delivers the full Skype experience. The main features are obviously the ability to make audio and video calls, text, and instant message your friends. When you sign into Skype with your Microsoft account, it automatically imports your contacts list into your address book so you're ready to go.

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Connecting with someone is then as easy as clicking on a contact and selecting whether you want to video chat, audio call, or instant message them. The call and video quality on Skype for Windows 8 is generally excellent, although much depends on your internet connection. With a good connection on both ends, calls should be loud and clear with video starting quickly - although you may experience some frozen frames and video buffering from time to time. Skype for Windows 8 also supports free group calls and screen sharing for up to 10 people - a feature previously only available to premium users. Well organized, streamlined interface The interface may look a bit empty compared to older versions of Skype but Microsoft has streamlined it with a more organized interface, making all the features more easily accessible. Your recent calls, favorites, and contacts are all available from the home screen and you can change your Skype status on the top right. Skype for Windows 8 also includes a lots of fun, animated emoticons, which are sure to please emoji lovers.

Still a great app for keeping in touch Skype has been through many changes but, overall, Skype for Windows 8 still provides a great video chat and messaging experience for Windows 8 users.

Skype has become one of the most widely used messaging tools in existence, and the move to a touch sensitive Windows 8 app is one that has gone incredibly well. If you’re using a Windows RT device the app can sit running in the background without draining the battery so you’re ready to exchange messages with your Skype, Messenger and Outlook.com contacts whenever you need. The touch screen interface makes it very quick and easy to browse through program options and access settings. The interface is large and clear so that contacts can be easily loaded with a quick tap and you can also use and on-screen dialler to call regular phone numbers if you have Skype credit.

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Typing using the onscreen keyboard is not perfect, but it still works pretty well, but this is an app that has been designed with audio and video calls in mind. A particularly great feature of the Windows 8 version of the app is the option to snap the window to the side of the screen, this enables you to get on with other work and use other apps. But the big news here is touch screen compatibility. As well as tapping your way through your contacts and start and ending calls with a tap, you can also re-order the Skype pane and swipe down to access recent conversations. Version 2.6 adds support for automatic syncing of picked up calls and chats when Skype is running on multiple devices. WhatsApp Messenger is the world's most popular instant messaging app for smartphones.

You can use it to send and receive text and voice messages, photos, videos, even call your friends in other countries, and because it uses your phone's internet connection it might not cost you anything at all (depending on whether you'll pay data charges). It's easy to set up and use. There's no need to create and remember new account names or pins because it works with your phone number, and uses your regular address book to find and connect you with friends who use WhatsApp already. You can talk one-to-one or in group chats, and because you're always logged in there's no way to miss messages.

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Even if your phone is turned off, WhatsApp will save your messages and display them as soon as you're back online. There's plenty more (location sharing, contact exchange, message broadcasting) and the app is free for a year, currently $0.99/ year afterwards. What's New in Version 2.18.21 - Bug fixes.