Latest Skype for Android Adds More Supported Handsets and Enhanced Video

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Latest Skype for Android Adds More Supported Handsets and Enhanced Video

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Skype announced that with the latest Skype 2.5 for Android more Android devices get video support.

This brings the total number of white listed devices for video calling to an exciting 41. Now Skype video calling will also be available by default on several Motorola Devices including the Atrix or Xoom. Download the updated Skype for Android app from the Android Market or Skype.com/m using your Android phone's browser or just scan the QR code below.

With Skype 2.5 for Android, the list of Android devices we've added Skype video support for include:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
HTC Nexus One
HTC Shooter
Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
LG Optimus Black
LG Optimus 3D LG Optimus 2x
Motorola Photon
Motorola Droid 3
Motorola Bionic
Motorola Xoom
Motorola Atrix
Acer Iconia

The Skype 2.5 for Android update also brings further video enhancements. You can now switch between portrait and landscape mode during video calls, and zoom in with a simple double tap on the screen.

Skype also improved support for bluetooth headsets and included a number of bug fixes and performance enhancements.

In addition, there will be an advertising platform introduced in this new release. Advertising will not be shown to users that have Skype Credit, a Calling or Skype Premium subscription.