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Skype passes 100M installs on Android, celebrates by updating app with all-new design

Skype on Monday announced that its Android app has been installed more than 100 million times, and to celebrate, it is pushing out a major update. The 4.0 update for Skype adds a totally new and redesigned interface that is focused on putting conversations first. In addition to the visual changes, the app has been “rebuilt from the ground up” to be faster and more reliable.

We’ve completely redesigned Skype for Android to be faster and easier – especially when you’re trying to fire off a quick message. Everything is at your fingertips. As soon as you open the app, you’ll notice the clean new look listing your recent conversations – just tap on one to catch up and reply. When you tap or swipe over to the Contacts or Favorites tabs, tapping on a person brings you right into a messaging window so you can start a conversation. And from there video calls, voice calls and everything else are just one tap away.

The app has a design very similar to what you would see on Windows Phone, which makes sense considering Microsoft owns Skype. When you first launch it you’re presented with your inbox and the ability to quickly and easily shoot off instant messages and start video calls.

The update is available in the Play Store now.

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