Microsoft Updates Skype For Windows Phone Devices With Cortana Integration And More

Microsoft today released the much needed update for Skype app for Windows Phone devices. This new update Skype 2.19  for Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 includes Cortana integration and video upgrade preview improvements for Windows Phone 8.1, and increased language support from 19 to 51 languages, fast app resume, and improved notifications for both Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.

Download the update here from Windows Phone Store for free.

Find the full list of features after the break.

Easily start Skype calls on the go with Windows Phone 8.1

• Start Skype calls on the go with Cortana:

Cortana is the new personal assistant on Windows Phone 8.1 who keeps you closer to the people and things who matter most. Now you can start Skype video and audio calls by simply asking Cortana something like “Skype get Lara Kingwell on the screen”. Cortana is currently available in the US on Windows Phone 8.1.

• See your Skype notifications in the Action Centre:

Swipe down in Windows Phone 8.1 to see your email, text, social media and now Skype updates in the Action Center.

An experience centered on your conversations

• Increased language support:

In version 2.19 we’ve increased the language support from 19 to 51 languages, meaning that even more people can connect on Skype for Windows Phone than ever before. Read more on the Skype Support page.

• Edit message:

In response to user feedback, we’ve included the ability to edit your last sent message.

• Improved notifications and fast app resume:

We’ve improved the performance of push notifications, to get you quickly back into the conversations you care about.