Skype has released anupdated versionof its Android app, meaning that video calling capability is now available on most Android handsets.
Wereportedon Skype’s new video calling functionality on Android a month ago, but this was limited to just four handsets: Google Nexus S; HTC Desire S; Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro. With Skype 2.1, that all changes.
An additional 17 of the most popular Android devices will now support video-calling on Skype, including:
Apparently, if your Android device isn’t listed above, there’s no need to panic just yet. If you’re using Android 2.2 (Froyo) or above, it’s likely you can enable video calling through tweaking your Skype settings. Just go toSkype Settingsafter launching the app and select ‘enable video calling’.
If you can’t see the video calling settings, it probably means your handset doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to make Skype video calls.
Story byPaul Sawers
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