Skype Celebrates 100M Skype Installation With New Skype Update

 

Skype installation on android devices have passed the 100 million mark.

Skype have seen its share of success since it debut on smartphones and yesterday that growth becomes evident even on the Android platform as 100 million Android devices have Skype installed on them.

In return for this landmark, Skype have decided to push out an update that adds a totally new and revamped User Interface (UI) to its VoIP application for Android devices.

The new update which is version 4.0 add a one-touch navigation method to the various menus.

This enables do user to move from one menu to another by just one touch gesture. For example, clicking on a user's image bring out the calling function, which also gives you the ability to just send a message or another tap to activate the video calling menu. All these done by a single tap and presented in one interface.

While the UI is sleek and nice, some basic and already familiar functionalities are missing which is currently making some users  not interested in keeping the update on their devices.

One of the complains is the inability to set the "Away/Busy" status and the only options available is "Available/Invisible" which is also hidden deep down in the users account option.

Another problem is the inability to quickly sign out of the app if need be.

These missing features couples with push notifications not being present which are quite essential but not present in the new update and are already generating dislike for the new update.

While the new UI is good and flow at least well to an extent, it seemed as though the entire app was done in a rush thereby sacrificing usefulness and functionality for UI.

Skype should quickly fix this anomaly so that users can be happy again and the 100M celebration won't be a problem instead of otherwise. 

Download Latest Skype for Unlimited Video Messaging

An update to Skype app for iPhone have been released today to the App Store with new features and performance upgrades.

Skype is still a force when it comes to VoIP even though the likes of Viber are trying to make head way.

Go to the App Store to get your upgrade and enjoy unlimited video messaging 

How to Install Viber on Windows and MacOS Computer

Installing Viber on Windows and MacOS computer is pretty very easy and straight forward much like the mobile versions on Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

I would not be wrong to say that Viber needs little or no introduction at all owing to its huge success and popularity and have taken over other VoIP apps by storm and currently giving Skype a good competition.

Just as Skype is available for PC and mobile devices for all platforms, so also is Viber available cross platform on all PC and mobile devices and allows you to send free text messages and calls to other Viber users.

However, unlike Skype which you need to register with your email and a password,Viber do not require an email registration; just your phone number is needed.

When installed you have all your contacts  The procedure for getting and setting up Viber for PC is as detailed below.

Requirements

Windows and MacOS computers

Procedures

1. Download Viber by clicking on Get Viber from the website

2. After downloading, run the installation file and click Accept & Install. 

 

 3. This would launch another window and full installation files would be further downloaded

4.  Once the downloading is complete, it will start installation and then complete

5. You would presented with a welcome screen and insert your mobile number you use your viber with on any of your smartphones.

6.  An activation code would be sent to that number which you would then input in the screen as shown below.

7.  Immediately, all your contacts on your smartphone Viber will show up and then you can select and start chatting or calling as you desire.

Finally, the Viber icon will show up on your desktop and you can start using it immediately.
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