Skype for Windows 8 to hit the Microsoft Store on October 26

Microsoft is getting ready to launch Windows 8 this Thursday, October 25. With the premiere just around the corner, Skype has finally announced its plans for the Metro UI/Modern UI/Touch UI or whatever Microsoft wants to call it app.

The new Skype is going to hit the Microsoft Store on October 26 and will come pre-installed on all upcoming (ARM and x86-based) Windows 8 devices.

As far as I understood this new (Metro) app seems to be independent from the desktop one. Unless I’m wrong, you might have to install both versions if you want the full desktop experience.

Anyway, there are just four days until the Skype goes live, so we’ll know everything soon enough.

Source