Microsoft has released new version of Skype for Windows 8 that improves your high definition (HD) video and sharing experience. The company has added support for HD video in select scenarios. Depending on the sender's camera, available network bandwidth and the receiver's setup on x86 devices, callers may be able to send 720p video and receive 1080p video.

The latest version also resolves the following issues:

- Sender missing file sent history if restarts app before completing the send
- Crash after the sender initiates file transfer and moves back to conversation
- Crash when reconnect attempts in some situations
- Crash when clicking on notification in some situations