A native Skype app for the iPad has finally appeared, opening up your Apple slate for voice and video talking to others on Macs, PCs or even TVs . It is not listed as an update to the present iOS app, but as a separate Skype for iPad download that’s only shown up in certain countries up to now — firstly we couldn’t find it at the US iTunes however it finally appeared after some searching. Identical to Skype for iPhone , everything works over both WiFi and 3G, check after the break for the complete release notes and demo video that leaked in June .
Skype for iPad
Bring your Skype contacts closer with full screen video at your fingertips.
Beautiful and straightforward, here is Skype built especially for the iPad. Call, video call, or instant message anyone on Skype. Plus, in the event you add slightly Skype Credit, call landlines and mobiles at really low rates.
Simple to exploit:
• Join Skype for your iPad in some moments or simply sign straight in in your account.
• When you have already got a Skype account, your Skype contacts will automatically be there in your iPad.
• We’ve made adding new Skype contacts so easy.
• Once they’re to your Contact list, call, video or instant message them in a single touch.
• Browse through recent calls and instant messages on your Skype for iPad history.
• Skype for iPad works over Wi-Fi or 3G (operator data charges may apply). Call Skype contacts on their iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, PC, Mac or even Skype enabled TVs.
Access free Skype features:
• Talk face-to-face or show what you’re seeing with back and front -facing cameras.
• Use Skype for iPad to name anyone else on Skype – and revel in near CD quality (SILK) sound.
• Instant message and add emoticons to personalize your messages.
Then unlock much more features in the event you pay somewhat:
• Make cheap calls to landlines or mobiles out of your iPad.
• Get a web-based Number from Skype so people can call you to your iPad.
As a way to unlock these extra features, you’ll be able to pay in a manner that suits you.
• Prepaid with Skype Credit – great for if you are using Skype every every now and then.
• Pay monthly with a subscription – best in case you use Skype lots.
System requirements:
• Skype video calling requires iOS 4.0 or above.
• Send and receive video using front or back camera on iPhone 4, iPad 2nd Generation, and iPod touch 4th Generation.
• Send and receive video using rear camera on iPhone 3GS.
• Receive video only on iPad 1st Generation and iPod touch 3rd Generation.
• Works with any H264 compatible devices, including TVs.
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