Skype Brings Video Calling to Android Phones

Skype Brings Video Calling to Android Phones

LONDON, June 30, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

    Skype has 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 OS*.

    With the new version, users will be able to make and receive free**
1-to-1 video calls over Skype between their Android phone and other Skype
contacts on the iPhone, Mac, Windows PCs and even TVs***. The Android video
call
[http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android ]
app works over Wi-Fi or 3G data connections and can be downloaded for free
from the Android Market or the Skype website using any phone browser.

    "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 Android
video chat
[http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/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 time**** and making up to half a million simultaneous video
calls*****, the Skype video chat on Android
[http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android ]
app makes it even easier for users to share moments with their contacts
wherever they are."

    In addition to video chat, 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.

    Notes to Editors:

    * Source: Gartner report "Market Share Analysis: Mobile Devices,
Worldwide, 1Q11"

    ** Additional data charges may apply

    *** 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

    **** As of March 2011

    ***** At peak times as of June 2011

    About Skype:

    Skype is a communications software whose purpose is to break down
barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families,
friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and
video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually
anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing
groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart.

    Founded in 2003 and based in Luxembourg. Skype can be downloaded onto
computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free from the Skype
website.

   
    PR contact:

    Eunice Lim
    Skype PR
    2 Stephen St
    London
    W1T 1AN
    +4917619837034
    http://www.skype.com

Source: Skype

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