Skype Is Fully Formed in Windows Phone 8

Skype, which just got a top-to-bottom refresh for Windows 8, now gets the same treatment for Windows Phone 8. The new app brings the same always-on functionality as the desktop version -- a feature that's even more powerful on a device designed for communication from the get-go.

Skype calls are treated just like regular calls in the new app, using the same incoming call screen. However, you'll still be able to tell it's a Skype call thanks to a visual cue (a tiny Skype icon) and an audio one (the distinctive Skype ring).

The app is always working in the background even if you're using another app or the phone's locked. Of course, you can always choose to make yourself invisible on…
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