It's been a bit since we've seen Skype get an update, but today a new version has landed that brings along some new features and improvements. It's still a bit wonky at times — as most of Skype's apps are — but it's certainly come a long way. New in this version you'll find cloud based chats, updated registration flow, performance improvements and various other bug fixes.
The update is available now for BlackBerry 10 devices across the board, so if you're not yet seeing it in BlackBerry World, just check back later. Be sure to drop a comment and let us know how the new version is working for you.
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