Skype Lands on Android Phones Running Eclair or Higher [Android Apps]

It kind of feels unfathomable that Skype didn’t have an app for Android formerly, but it surely’s true. Phones running Android 2.1 or 2.2 can download the free app now, for free of charge Skype-to-Skype calls, IM and more.

Just like with the iPhone version , which you could call over Wi-Fi or the network (3G is included), both of which work well judging by the brief play I’ve had with it today. It’s worth noting though that Skype only works over Wi-Fi inside the US.

You can instant message Skype contacts-even an entire group of ‘em-and synchronize contacts together with your yellow pages too. It’s a 14.23MB download, and price doing when you’ve got even one contact using Skype.

Luxemburg, October 5, 2010 – Skype today announced the release of Skype for Android™, a shopper for mobile handsets, built for smartphones running Android OS version 2.1 or above. With this latest release, the vast majority of smart phone users globally will now be capable to experience some great benefits of Skype on the move using either a WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G)*. Skype for Android is downloadable without cost from the Android Market or consumers can visit www.skype.com/m to test more details about the way to get the appliance.
Skype for Android enables users to:
· Make free Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G)[1]to other Skype users anywhere on earth using Skype’s SILK codec for CD-like audio quality.
· Make low rate Skype calls to landline or mobile phones
· Send and receive instant messages to 1 or a collection of friends on Skype
· Synchronize contacts between Skype and the native address book and after synchronization place Skype calls directly from the native address book.
· See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or chat
· Easily import names and numbers to the Skype application from the native address book
· Receive calls on their Skype online number

Mark Douglas, Product Manager of Android said: ” The Skype experience is ubiquitous today. Increasingly individuals are using Skype to do things together when apart. With the addition of Skype, we are pleased that Skype is now available on three of the most well liked mobile platforms today: Android, iOS and Symbian”

Skype for Android™ works on compatible handsets running Android OS v2.1 and above and has been tested successfully by Skype on HTC Desire, HTC Legend, Google Nexus One, Motorola Milestone XT720, and Motorola Milestone. Skype for Android™ supports the subsequent languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese & Traditional Chinese.

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