Skype For Android Gets Video Calling!

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Skype just announced that it has updated the Skype for Android App, adding video calling. Looks like there is a limit to the handsets that the app supports, for now according to Skype. I want to install and test on my Asus EEE Pad and check;

Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the mov
Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and video calls or call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the go.

- Free* Skype-to-Skype IM, calls and video calls over 3G or WiFi
- Cheap calls and texts to landlines or mobiles at great Skype rates
- Instant message friends at the same time

* Data plan or WiFi connection required

- Some handsets may not be supported
- You need Android v2.2 to run Skype on a Samsung Galaxy S
- Two way video calling is supported on the following handsets: Google Nexus S, HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro.

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Skype For iPhone Update Brings Video Over 3G To iPhone

#Skype brings 3G #videocalling to the iPhone http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
If you were happy with Apple's facetime on the iPhone but wished it was there over the 3G network, you are in for a treat with the newly updated Skype for iPhone client.
The free iPhone app from skype allows you to make video calls even when you are away from a WIFi network, which Apple's facetime app can't do. Among other things the Skype for iPhone 3.0 brings in;

• Make Skype to Skype video calls on WiFi and 3G
• Call Skype desktop users (Mac OS X or Windows, video phones like Asus) and other iPhone users.
• Two-way video calls supported on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 4th gen.
• Receive only video supported on iPad and iPod touch 3rd gen, with no camera.
• Make video calls in portrait and landscape.
• Skype video calling requires iOS 4.0 or above.

The real problem seem to be the bandwidth consumption. According to Washington Post's Pegoraro who tested the app on an iPhone 4, the app consumes about 3.2 MB a minute. This will eat up you 200MB (AT&T entry level data plan cap) in about an hour. The video quality seem to be at question too. So before jumping into video calling and showing you and your surroundings to your friends, take all these fact in to consideration.
But the audio seem to be of pretty good quality and so is the connection to desktops and other devices from Apple.
Perhaps Skype is riding on the net neutrality in releasing the Skype for iPhone with 3G video calling. The video calling feature for skype for Android is in the works.
Happy video calling during the holidays and beyond, just watch your bandwidth. Looks like it is infectious, watch the video!
 
Skype via Voices (Washington Post)

Android iPod Touch? Samsung Galaxy Player Seem To Be One!

YP-GB1 Samsung Galaxy Player

#Android #iPod Touch? Samsung #GalaxyPlayer http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Riding the success of it's Galaxy phones and tablets, Samsung seem to be entering the field to challenge Apple's iPod Touch dominance as well.
Last night I saw an AD for Samsung Galaxy Tab for Japanese market and it was fantastic. I am sure it would have drown a few customers away from iPads.

The Samsung Galaxy Player, which seem to be as attractive as the rest of the Galaxy products will debut at CES 2011
The Galaxy Player itself is mostly the Samsung Galaxy S phone without the cellular technology. But apps like Skype for Android will work without any issues on the device and users will be able to make calls when ever there is a WiFi network.  The Galaxy Player code named YP-GB1, is 9.9 mm thin and runs Android 2.2 Froyo as the OS. The Galaxy Player sports a very capable 1GHz CPU, which is underneath a 4-inch Super Clear LCD screen supporting up to WVGA resolution (800×480). The Samsung's T-DMB, SoundAlive audio enhancing technology will enliven the sound while Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.2MP rear camera with front facing VGA camera for video calling will enhance the network activity. The GPS, HD video playback, microSD card slot, Android Market and Samsung Apps access makes it a sound competitor for iPod touch if Samsung makes the price point attractive to the audience that will look for such devices. The Galaxy Player is powered by a 1200mAh removable battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Player will come in 8, 16 and 32 GB storage capacities. The price is not known yet.
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Skype For Samsung Galaxy S (Skype For Android Updated)

#Skype For Samsung Galaxy S  http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Skype just updated it Skype fro Android App to support Samsung Galaxy S provided the phone is running Android 2.2 or later. Look for link below for how to upgrade you Samsung Galaxy S OS.
The update will also allow you ro store the Skype for Samsung Galaxy S on your phone's SD card (memory card). Even if the Skype for Android App is stored on the SD card, it will require internal memory to run the app, which Skype says will amount to 15MB for most users.
To get the updated Skype for Android App follow the link below or scan QR code, also below.

How to update Samsung Galaxy S phone
Get Skype for Android at skype.com/m