It’s one of those days for marquee iOS app updates.
Per iMore, Skype for iPhone and Skype for iPad have been updated to version 4.9. The new version, a 29.6 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:
– Video messaging is now free and unlimited.
– Audio and video call stability improvements.
– Share photos more readily.
– Improved accessibility for video messaging.
– General fixes and improvements.
Video clips can be up to three minutes long, and the fact that all users can now send as many as they like has lots of positive implications for continued use of the service. A call is not always convienient, but there’s something a lot more personal about seeing someone as they’re speaking to you. Like they really, actually do want to talk to you.
Skype 4.9 requires and iPhone, iPod touch or iPad running iOS 5.0 or later to install and run.
If you’ve tried the new versions of Skype for iOS and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.