It seems unfathomable that Skype didn't have an app for Android until now*, but it's true. Phones running Android 2.1 or 2.2 can download the free app now, for free Skype-to-Skype calls, IM and more.
Just like with the iPhone version, you can call over Wi-Fi or the network (3G is included), both of which work well judging by the brief play I've had with it today. It's worth noting though that Skype only works over Wi-Fi in the US.
You can instant message Skype contacts—even a whole group of 'em—and synchronize contacts with your phone book too. It's a 14.23MB download, and worth doing if you have even one contact using Skype.
definitely a good thing. i hope skype to skype will stay free, i mean i only get a 50mb data limit per month <_<
ReplyDeleteAnything that takes business away from at&t makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteBALLER! Take that AT&T!
ReplyDeleteNo webcam - oh well. Having group convos for free sounds awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great, and I'm impress how technology runs fast. Sometimes I don't understand all this kind of stuff... My little brother has an iTouch and I don't know what did he installed or what, but was texting like a phone for free with Wi-fi. Bad of technology is that people don't like to hang out often, instead, is better texting "they say.." but is cool, I have to recognize it.
ReplyDeleteGot it today, haven't tried it yet :>
ReplyDeleteRockin' I also found google voice works really well on my Ally.
ReplyDeletegood post, thanks for visiting me <3
ReplyDeleteI really want an Android phone x.x
ReplyDeleteLack of front facing camera makes this phone prehistoric. Nice try though!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy so see at&t get a kick in the nuts.
ReplyDeletethats sounds great
ReplyDeleteWOW! so, if everybody has a skype account, all the calls would be free????? AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to use this!
ReplyDeleteaww man i wish my 3gs had a front facing camera... id love to do this on the go.. oh well
ReplyDeleteAndroid phones are looking more attractive every day... damnit.
ReplyDeleteThat last line about it being worth it even if you only have one contact; agreed.
ReplyDeleteHell, unlimited world calling is pretty cheap on Skype.
You could finagle things around a lot to your advantage.
Awesome stuff! Totally following.
ReplyDeleteI've been using skype for about a year now, this is good news.
ReplyDeleteSkype was an amazing freaking thing when it was free. I trolled so many people.
ReplyDeleteYes.......now all I need to do is get a new android phone! haha
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Looks lovely
ReplyDeleteoohhh nice. Even more reason to go android now.
ReplyDeletehm.. interesting.
ReplyDeletelooks nice, but why having a smartphone?
ReplyDeletenice, i really need to get a better phone
ReplyDeletesomeone reading this invest in Skype their investment should pay off huge in the near future.
ReplyDeletethinking about getting an android, this might just sway me
ReplyDeletethis is a nice post
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Android phones are getting better and better.
ReplyDeletethis is really a must have app
ReplyDeletei need a phone that can do stuff like this -_-
ReplyDeletei find android phone more attractive than iphone
ReplyDeletewaiting for windows phone 7 ^^
I need a better phone. ; .;
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ReplyDeletethats awesome as long as skype is free still
ReplyDeleteSweet post, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteMmm...Eclairs...
ReplyDeleteSkype on a mobile device...now that's a breakthrough!
ReplyDeletethis is good news
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Will reccomend it to friends
ReplyDeleteOo, neat stuff! :D
ReplyDeletelooks like a cool phone
ReplyDeletesupporting and following!
That would be cool if I actually had a decent phone. :D
ReplyDeletecan't wait to download skype on my android!
ReplyDeletenice blog dude!!! looking forward to the next post
ReplyDeleteI don't see why you would need skype on an android phone anyways... Since a phone, kinda makes skype pointless....
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Good stuff! Nice to hear that.
ReplyDeleteI came at you, bro.
ReplyDeleteI prefer Messenger :D
I'll visit you again.
Great post. Android is the best
ReplyDeleteHandy!
ReplyDeleteshit i heard theyre gonna have to charge people soon
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whats the point of skype on a phone!?
ReplyDeleteFinally Skype comes to android. Been waiting for a port for it for a long time.
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Just downloaded this, works really well. Only annoyance is the big size and being unable to transfer it to the SD Card
ReplyDeleteits about time. i had a 3rd party skype app but it sucked
ReplyDeleteGreat! Skype to android!
ReplyDeletethat means i will buy an android instead of iphone, its settled!