With a new version of the voip software Skype for Android, is it possible to make video calls. Previously it was only possible to make calls using voice. Also there can now sms be sent with the Skype app.
The new functionality is available as an update; users can get the current version to update from the Android Market. In addition, download the application from the Skype web site. With the new version it is possible to make video calls via a wi-fi connection when using the 3g connection to keep. Therefore, the user must at least have Android version 2.3 or higher and a front-facing camera. It is also possible to see the picture of the camera that is on the back of the Android phone is to show. On Android video calls since short standard possible, by means of the built-in Google Talk application. This is, however, Android 2.3.4, so few devices actually have.
It seems that calling only for a select number of phones available. Skype reports that only the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro and Google Nexus S are supported. In a test of Tweakers.net with a LG Optimus 2X on Android 2.3.4 running, turned out it is indeed not possible to make video calls to start. It is not known why Skype this restriction has been introduced.
Skype for Android now has a built-in sms capability. In addition to the possibility of contacts to chat, can also be selected to be a text message to send to a contact whose phone number is known.
Video calls with the mobile version of Skype was already available for Apple’s operating system iOS. Some time ago, Skype the maker of video software, Qik, so the expectation was aroused that the company behind the voip software are video services, wanted to expand. Skype was recently acquired by Microsoft, that 8.5 billion dollars for the company paid.