Microsoft released a new and light version of Skype for consumers having low end device with poor connectivity. This means android phone users with low specs devices such 1 GB Ram or Chinese devices can enjoy Skype without lag on their devices. Moreover, this new version is built for 2G network usage, so you don’t hang your video calls due to poor network connectivity.
It is currently available in India only but you can download the APK from here. It currently supports Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu language which is good news. Other android users form Pakistan, Bangladesh and developing countries can also use this app without any problem.
Skype Lite allows you to use Skype services using the 2G network. You can send messages, make calls including Video Calls and do group messaging. Unlike Faceook Lite, Skype Lite interface is really well designed and nearly identical to its big brother.
This new version also consumes less battery and has really improved system resources usage. So if you android device has low system resources or storage you can give this app a try. Users with high end devices can also install this app to try it or permanently replace the full update.