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'Skype for Android' released

Skype has released the long-anticipated Android version of their software today, making the app free in the Android Market.

Smartphone owners running Android 2.1 or 2.2 can use the app.



Skype for Android allows consumers to make free Skype-to-Skype calls over Wi-Fi in the US, or over 3G and EDGE in Europe.

Furthermore, users can make cheap calls to landlines and mobile phones.

Finally, Skype contacts are easily synced with a user's phone contacts, and instant messaging is also included.

Skype for Android is supported on the Samsung Fascinate, the Motorola DROID 2, the Motorola DROID X, the HTC DROID Incredible, the LG Ally, the Motorola Devour, the Motorola DROID and the HTC DROID ERIS.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 5 Oct 2010 17:27

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• 2 comments

• biglo30

  Yeah it was released and it sucks so bad that it isn't funny. Skype should be ashamed of themselves for releasing this half ass app with out video calling off all things! Your better of sticking with fring instead. Also limiting US users to wifi only sucks as well.

  5.10.2010 19:37 #1

• KillerBug

  There was already "Skype for Android" what they just released is "Skype Mobile for Android" The difference being that it has a new logo and takes up more space. Domestic calls are still handled by the service provider, not skype. 7MB for this crap...and no Apps2sd support? Uninstalled!

  5.10.2010 22:44 #2