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Skype for Android 5.5 Update Brings Easy and URL Preview

Skype for Android 5.5 Update Brings Easy and URL Preview 3i3u57

By Robin Sinha | Updated: 15 July 2015 16:56 IST

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Skype has rolled out new features for its Android app as a part with version 5.5. The features introduced in the update are designed to make it easier for s to back once logged out, apart from being able to view more information without opening the links shared inside a chat. 3a125

The new Skype app for Android would now the 's details, including the , so they don't need to feed in the credentials again after they have logged out. The app would instead show a single arrow, tapping on which would directly navigate the to their chat list. However, those s who feel insecure with Skype saving their ID and can switch back to the old process by going in to the Menu > Settings > Privacy, says the company blog post.

The second feature announced was Web link or URL previews within chats. The feature first rolled out for iOS and Mac OS devices Android app is available to from Google Play.

Skype last month updated its iPhone app, adding some new features for the Apple Watch. The update let s reply to chats via the Apple Watch. s can utilise voice for text inputs, or, can use prepared responses and a range of emoticons.

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