Skype Update Brings Android Wear Support

As for managing audio and video calls on Android wearables, a user may opt to decline incoming calls during unfavourable times.

What does Skype mean by “manage conversations”? Skype for iPhone already supports similar functionality on the Apple Watch.

Another highlight addition of the updated Skype app for Android is the ability to respond with an emoji from the Android Wear device.

Users are allowed to accept calls using the Android Wear device, however they to pick up the smartphone to actually carry out a conversation.

Get notified of and read new messages from your friends and family directly on your Android Wear device. But it does give Android Wear watches one more piece of ammunition in keeping up with the Apple Watch on the app front. And there may be a customer satisfaction void for Android Wear to fill.

Skype is a popular VoIP voice and video service that is widely used at work and on the road.

There are certain pre-determined phrases, which users can select to reply to text messages. Meanwhile, a user can receive the call on the Android watch, which will automatically connect the call to an Android phone.

Google created the android Wear software system a year ago specifically for smart watches and alternative wearable devices.

The updated app will also support speech to text, meaning that dictating a reply via a smartwatch should also be simple. Microsoft released an updated version of Skype for iOS and Android, which provides better search, messaging and navigation features while it improves voice quality.