Video Demo: How Skype Integrates with Phone Calls in Windows Phone
One of the most important features that is being rolled out with Windows Phone 8.1 is the native Skype integration. We had expected this right after the Skype acquisition and finally it’s coming with the major update. Using this feature you will be able to switch to Skype calls if the contact is in your Skype list and merged with the phone book. Below is a video demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Jb3mMKB7tQ0
Using this Skype on-the-go experience you will be able to upgrade the phone calls to Skype Video Calls instantly. Best part is that Microsoft will have Skype pre-installed in the new phones that were announced and in the future.
- Being always on to help you stay connected with the people who matter most, giving you real time notifications and updates on the Live Tile
- People hub, allowing you to video call those closest to you directly through your contacts
- Video Instant Messaging, letting you stay in contacts with the people you care about most, even when they’re offline
- HD 720p video calling
- Navigation through the app using the beautiful modern user interface
- The things you love most on Skype for Windows Phone: video calling, instant messaging and audio calling.
Cortana Support: This new version of Skype is also closely integrated with Cortana. So you will be able to use Cortana to start Skype calls which will be as easy as saying “Skype, get Ashish on video”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XPyRAclRVqs
Restricted to Carriers: Now before you get excited, this feature is dependent on carriers or the operators. They will have ability to disable or enable it depending on which country you are in. This sound stupid but that’s how it is and we will be seeing lot of operators doing that, specially where contract based system is implemented.
