Rather than just giving generic cash as a gift, Skype Gift Cards can be accompanied by a personal message.

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People can type a message to be included in the gift.

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If you buy one on Facebook, you can add a photo, audio or video message to show that you've given the gift some thought.

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You can also enter a message -- the app suggests a reason for the sudsy gift or maybe a suggested meeting place and time -- and it will appear in a tweet.

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And within seconds a text message pops up on my phone telling me that Linden has sent me a gift.

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