Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move. Skype 2.5 for Android lets you make free voice and video Skype-to-Skype calls, and call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the move

https://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android/

• How can I get Skype on my Android phone?
• How do I use Skype on my Android phone?
• What features does Skype for Android support?

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Requirements

• Android 2.1 operating system and above
• See Android Market for list of handsets that support video calling.

Earlier info . . .

LUXEMBOURG, 30th June 2011 - Skype today announced an updated version of its Skype for Android app - Skype for Android 2.0, bringing Skype Video Calling to the currently fastest growing mobile OS¹.

With the new version, users will be able to make and receive free² 1-to-1 video calls over Skype between their Android phone and other Skype contacts on the iPhone, Mac, Windows PCs and even TVs³. Skype for Android with video works over Wi-Fi or 3G data connections and can be downloaded for free from the Android Market or Skype.com/m using any phone browser.

Here’s a recap of some of recent info on the Skype video client and the various Android phones

 Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move.

Skype 2.1 for Android lets you make free voice and video Skype-to-Skype calls, and call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the move.

Video calling now supported on more Android phones. See the What’s New section for full handset list.

Features:
Free* Skype-to-Skype IM, calls and video calls over 3G or WiFi. Cheap calls and SMS to landlines or mobiles at great Skype rates

Some notes:
If you're using Android 2.2 (Froyo) or greater on a device not listed in the What's New section, you should still be able to enable video calling in Skype settings. Please note that video call quality may not be as good as on a certified device.

On Android 2.2 (Froyo), only the back camera will work. This is because only devices running Android OS 2.3 or higher allow apps to access the front facing camera.

If the setting to enable video calling is not available in the Skype Settings on your device that means video calling is not yet supported on your phone.

* Data plan or WiFi connection required
You need Android v2.2 to run Skype on a Samsung Galaxy S
Please sign out of Skype to close the application.

(These handsets already support video calling)
Samsung Google Nexus S
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
HTC Desire S

Video calling is now available on the following Android devices:
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Droid Charge - Verizon
Samsung Galaxy Tab
HTC Desire (2.2)
HTC Thunderbolt - Verizon
HTC Sensation
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Incredible S
HTC Desire HD
HTC Flyer
LG Revolution - Verizon (2.2)
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Acer A5

"We are committed to bring Skype Video Calling to as many platforms as possible and are delighted to deliver on this with our new updated Skype for Android app," said Neil Stevens, Skype's vice president and general manager for product and marketing. "With approximately 30 million concurrent users logging into Skype at any given time⁴ and making up to half a million simultaneous video calls⁵ , Skype for Android with video makes it even easier for users to share moments with their contacts wherever they are."

In addition to video calls, users can also make calls to landlines and mobiles around the world, as well as send SMS's to friends and family anywhere in the world at great Skype rates. All this comes with a complete redesign of the Skype for Android user interface. There's a new main menu on the Skype app for Android where users can navigate easily through their contacts, access their Skype profile to change personal details or see the balance of their Skype Credit. Finally a new mood message box at the top of the Skype app menu makes it easier than ever for users to share how they are feeling, what they've seen, or what they're up to.

For this first phase of launch, handsets that support video calling include the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro and the Google Nexus S.

Footnotes:
1.Source: Gartner report "Market Share Analysis: Mobile Devices, Worldwide, 1Q11"
2. Additional data charges may apply
3. iPhone, iPod Touch (4th gen) with iOS 4 or higher, Skype for Windows version 4.2 and above, Skype for Mac OS X version 5.0 and above
4. As of March 2011
5. At peak times as of June 2011

Media Resources:
- Blog with more information on Skype for Android
- Video showing how the new Skype for Android works