<p>Skype has just updated its iOS app, making it much easier to merge Skype accounts with your Microsoft account.</p><p>Microsoft recently decided to phase out Windows Live Messenger in favor of Skype, finally putting the $8.5 billion acquisition to good use, which allows users to Skype with Messenger, Hotmail, and Outlook.com contacts.</p><p>To enjoy the update, users can sign into Skype with their Microsoft account and all the information, including history and contacts, will immediately be merged with their Skype account.</p><p>The update also brings with it a few other nice features, like the ability to edit individual messages by tapping and holding down on a message.</p><p><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/28/skype-updates-ios-app-to-allow-easy-merging-of-windows-live-messenger-skype-accounts/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/new-skype-update-enables-account-merging-with-windows-live-messenger-28-11-2012/">New Skype Update Enables Account Merging With Windows Live Messenger</a> (Geeky gadgets)</p><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/skype-for-ios-hits-120-million-downloads-gets-messenger-integration-2012-11">Skype For iOS Hits 120 Million Downloads, Gets Messenger Integration</a> (WebProNews)</p><p><a href="http://tech2.in.com/news/ios/skype-for-ios-updated-with-microsoft-account-login/609512">Skype for iOS updated with Microsoft account login</a> (Tech2)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dIKTDhK2odco7wMEphCHt7AYN7uGM&ned=us">41 additional articles.</a></p>