Skype Update Brings Picture-In-Picture View

Skype has always been a faithful and useful service that connects us with our beloved ones all over the world. Along with the addition of a mobile service which works on smartphone and tablets, the service has become even more popular.

Today, Skype offers a new update which brings us picture-in-picture view, different type of text formats, Hindi support, as well as other interesting changes.

The picture-in-picture option allows users browse through their devices, open other apps when running a video call, a conversation or a chat. in this way, multitasking is enhanced, and you can still use Skype and other apps in the same time.

Also, it is worth mentioning the fact that now, thanks to the latest Skype update, Android users will be able to receive pictures and files from iPhone Skype users or other Skype clients.

According to the official change log, the new update is offering:

• Chats load faster, specially opened from a notification
• Picture in picture view lets you keep a video call going
• Receive Photos from Skype for iPhone and other new clients
• Supports formatted text: bold italic, strikethrough
• Native support for Hindi

Hurry up and update your Skype version in order to take advantage of the best services. in case you turned off the automatic update, then you should update Skype manually. This greatest and latest update was meant to support the increase of Skype mobile use, and help users communicate with their peers in a more effective and simple way.

Samsung Galaxy A5 Now On Sale in China for $420

Samsung made its new Galaxy A5 smartphone available in China for approx. $420. This mid-range metal device is available with either single or dual SIM card slots, and it will reach other international markets over the next few weeks.

Initially announced back in late October along with Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 is a little bit more impressive compared to its smaller peer. However, even with the metallic frame seen at the Galaxy Alpha, the A5 does not bring anything spectacular under the hood.

As it was mentioned above, it is a midrange offering which brings a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display. The A5 is powered by a 53-bit Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, and it offers 2GB of RAM. In terms of storage, Galaxy A5 offers 16 GB, with the possibility to be extended via a microSD card. All these offerings are packed into a chassis that measures just 6.7 mm thick.

Camera feature is something worth mentioning, especially the 5 MP front facing camera while, on the back, the A5 comes with a 13 MP camera sensor. Samsung’s latest A series device brings non-removable 2,300 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC connectivity.

Out of the box, the A5 will be running Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but since it is rather new, buyers can expect an Android 5.0 Lollipop update pretty soon. Samsung is also expected to update flagship offering such as Note 4 or Note Edge.

Given the fact that its specs and features are not that spectacular, it is rather questionable for Samsung to price the A5 smartphone at around $400. If we take into consideration certain problems the Korean manufacturer encountered in production and the high cost of the materials, this should not be such a surprise. So far, there are no other rumors regarding the A5’s availability and pricing for other marketplaces around the world.