This is how you can use Skype on Android Wear smartwatches
At Microsoft they don't want you to miss the opportunity to bring their messaging application and video calls to each new platform. And it is that they have a difficult time if they want Skype to compete against WhatsApp Therefore, in the latest update of Skype for platform Android, the company has introduced support forAndroid WearOr what is the same, the possibility of using this application through smart watches with the Google operating systemA convenience to use these devices as an extension of your mobile, without having to take it out of your pocket.
This is version 6.4 of Skype for Android , which brings all its news directly to the Android Wear platform for smart watches. In this way, the user has a good number of typical application options directly in his pocket. Something useful to not waste time answering a message or even with the possibility of hanging up an incoming call, or managing aspects such as silence when already in one We detail it below.
Skype on Android Wear works as a second screen, bringing some classic app features to the wrist. It is most useful to use the messaging service through the watch face When a new message is received, a notification alerts the user through the wrist, being able to know first-hand who the sender is and, best of all, read the message without having to access the smartphone But there's more.
By clicking on the notification card, the user has several response options, being able to maintain a fluent chat without the need for a keyboard. To do this, all you have to do is select one of the pre-created responses with which you can practically automate the conversation. In addition, it is possible to use the Google voice recognition to dictate a more personal response and according to each moment.It is even possible to communicate using Emoji-type emoticons Of course, these are not selected from a list, but the user can draw themon the screen for Skype to recognize them and ask which one to send.
Another key point of Skype 6.4 on Android Wear is the control of calls and video calls through this application. Unfortunately, it is not possible to have a conversation via the watch, like in spy movies. However, Skype offers the ability to reject or accept calls that are picked up from the wrist but they are activated on mobile. Also, during the conversation, Skype for Android Wear remains active with the buttons to mute the conversation, or even keep the call on hold and answer other services.Although it seems a bit complex to do this with one hand holding the terminal.
In any case, this new version of Skype makes the leap so as not to lose the opportunity to be present at Android Wear, although its commitment to the Apple Watch took less time to arrive. Skype version 6.4 is now available to download for free viaGoogle Play
