Skype for the BlackBerry 10 OS has just received an update that includes a few new improvements and UI tweaks that make things run a bit faster when compared to previous versions.
Okay, so it’s still an Android port and not a native version, but beggars can’t be choosers, and an app’s an app. After all, it’s better than what’s been happening recently with others. The question is, when will “Skype Preview” become just Skype on the operating system?
A recent tweet from Brian Zubert, Manager of Developer Relations at BlackBerry (via) hinted that a native Skype app could be on its way:
Nice update today to the @Skype #BlackBerry app. Huge improvement, but still looking forward to the full on native app! Might be 10.2 only!
— Brian Zubert (@bzubert) October 25, 2013
If this is true, it would fill a gap in the struggling OS’s portfolio, giving it a little arsenal to provide its users with the best possible experience.
Unfortunately, it seems the app may be destined for an OS 10.2 only release. This may not be an issue at all, though, considering OS 10.2 will be ready and rolling out soon. Here’s hoping BB10 fans will have their own version of Skype soon enough.