Skype 5.7 Update for iPhone Brings Faster Chat Load Time and More

Microsoft announced the latest update for Skype to version 5.6 just a couple of weeks ago and now the company has released the v5.7 update to the Skype for iPhone app, which adds some much-needed features to the popular video-calling app.

In the Skype 5.7 for iPhone update, the company has addressed some of the most common user suggestions. Some of the most important features that the software giant has added in the new update are as follows:

Save and delete photo

If you want to save a memorable photo to your camera roll or delete a sent photo from a chat, simply press and hold the image and the options will appear.

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Faster chat load time

Now when you receive a notification and tap it to open the app, the message will be there waiting for you without any delays.

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Avatars for all chat

You can now see all avatars for groups and people, and if they're changed on other platforms, they'll update in the app too so you always have the latest showing.

People list UI improvements

The Skype v5.7 update makes it easier to find the people list search and filter options, so you can quickly and easily find the person you want to chat with and get started.

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!