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Oct 5, 2010

Skype Lands on Android Phones Running Eclair or Higher

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.

61 comments:

JillDine said...

definitely a good thing. i hope skype to skype will stay free, i mean i only get a 50mb data limit per month <_<

Futomara said...

Anything that takes business away from at&t makes me happy.

zG Chris said...

BALLER! Take that AT&T!

HiveNode said...

No webcam - oh well. Having group convos for free sounds awesome. :)

Anonymous said...

That'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.

miecak said...

Got it today, haven't tried it yet :>

Splash87 said...

Rockin' I also found google voice works really well on my Ally.

Slumph said...

good post, thanks for visiting me <3

Blake said...

I really want an Android phone x.x

JDF said...

Lack of front facing camera makes this phone prehistoric. Nice try though!

DThorne said...

Always happy so see at&t get a kick in the nuts.

Felshy said...

thats sounds great

Ishu said...

WOW! so, if everybody has a skype account, all the calls would be free????? AMAZING!

Joebloggs said...

I can't wait to use this!

OC-STEVEN said...

aww man i wish my 3gs had a front facing camera... id love to do this on the go.. oh well

SH said...

Android phones are looking more attractive every day... damnit.

Skimbosh said...

That last line about it being worth it even if you only have one contact; agreed.
Hell, unlimited world calling is pretty cheap on Skype.
You could finagle things around a lot to your advantage.

Selfishly said...

Awesome stuff! Totally following.

Killian said...

I've been using skype for about a year now, this is good news.

The King of Crap said...

Skype was an amazing freaking thing when it was free. I trolled so many people.

Sir Strokington said...

Yes.......now all I need to do is get a new android phone! haha

razortek said...

Supp Bro
I'm angry bro!

Even said...

Looks lovely

SC2 Strats said...

oohhh nice. Even more reason to go android now.

kitty said...

hm.. interesting.

Pope Smurf said...

looks nice, but why having a smartphone?

Igloo said...

nice, i really need to get a better phone

milanoac said...

someone reading this invest in Skype their investment should pay off huge in the near future.

JC said...

thinking about getting an android, this might just sway me

Knox said...

this is a nice post

supporting

the grim said...

Android phones are getting better and better.

godmodeus said...

this is really a must have app

lucas said...

i need a phone that can do stuff like this -_-

Unknown said...

i find android phone more attractive than iphone

waiting for windows phone 7 ^^

nrrrdgrll said...

I need a better phone. ; .;

remzi said...

Cool

Discerning Gentleman said...

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http://thegiannamichaels.blogspot.com/ said...

thats awesome as long as skype is free still

Tip Ster said...

Sweet post, keep up the good work!

Troy said...

Mmm...Eclairs...

comradejoker.blogspot.com/ said...

Skype on a mobile device...now that's a breakthrough!

Anonymous said...

this is good news

jinx said...

This is great! Will reccomend it to friends

Hidden Blogger said...

Oo, neat stuff! :D

swizzfor said...

looks like a cool phone

supporting and following!

123 said...

That would be cool if I actually had a decent phone. :D

Aeacus.Warden said...

can't wait to download skype on my android!

tommy said...

nice blog dude!!! looking forward to the next post

Michael A said...

I don't see why you would need skype on an android phone anyways... Since a phone, kinda makes skype pointless....

jeanjean said...

sweet stuff

David said...

great post !

supportin !

The Reviever said...

Good stuff! Nice to hear that.

Unknown said...

I came at you, bro.
I prefer Messenger :D

I'll visit you again.

SDchargers619 said...

Great post. Android is the best

M. Paynesdown said...

Handy!

thecatzpajamas said...

shit i heard theyre gonna have to charge people soon

you should view my page if you need some humor :D

Arkanyn said...

whats the point of skype on a phone!?

Victor M. said...

Finally Skype comes to android. Been waiting for a port for it for a long time.

http://quarterqwerty.blogspot.com/

Nadldnas said...

Just downloaded this, works really well. Only annoyance is the big size and being unable to transfer it to the SD Card

MC said...

its about time. i had a 3rd party skype app but it sucked

Anonymous said...

Great! Skype to android!

that means i will buy an android instead of iphone, its settled!