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SKYPE FOR ANDROID(TM) NOW AVAILABLE
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skype today announced the release
of Skype for Android(tm), a client for mobile handsets, built for
smartphones running Android OS version 2.1 or above. With this
latest release, the majority of smart phone users globally will now
be able to experience the benefits of Skype on the move using
either a WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G) 1. Skype
for Android is downloadable for free from the Android Market or
consumers can visit
www.skype.com/m to find out more details about
how to get the application.
"The Skype experience is ubiquitous today. More and more people
are using Skype to do things together when apart. With the addition
of Android, we are pleased that Skype is now available on three of
the most popular mobile platforms today: Android, iOS and Symbian"
Skype for Android enables users to:
* Make free Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi or mobile data
connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G)* to other Skype users anywhere in the
world using Skype’s SILK codec for CD-like audio quality.
* Make low rate Skype calls to landline or mobile phones
* Send and receive instant messages to one or a group of friends
on Skype
* Synchronize contacts between Skype and the native address book
and after synchronization place Skype calls directly from the
native address book.
* See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or
chat
Easily import names and numbers to the Skype application from the
native address book
* Receive calls on their Skype online number
Mark Douglas, Product Manager of Android said: "The Skype
experience is ubiquitous today. More and more people are using
Skype to do things together when apart. With the addition of
Android, we are pleased that Skype is now available on three of the
most popular mobile platforms today: Android, iOS and Symbian"
Resources for Media:
* Photos for download can be found here:
http://about.skype.com/media-library/
* You can find a blog post and a video explaining Skype for
Android on Skype’s blog here:
http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/10/android.html
Skype for Android(TM) works on compatible handsets running
Android OS v2.1 and above and has been tested successfully by Skype
on HTC Desire, HTC Legend, Google Nexus One, Motorola Milestone
XT720, and Motorola Milestone. It may work on other Android phones,
but we can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility. We’re
aware of some problems with the Samsung Galaxy S, and we’re looking
to address these in the future. Skype for Android(tm) supports the
following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Dutch, English,
Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese & Traditional
Chinese.
About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations.
Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video
and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other
Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make
low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your
computer or mobile phone at
www.skype.com.
1 In the US, Skype for Android calling works over WiFi only.
Skype for Android is not available in China and Japan at this
moment.
*Operator charges may apply when consumers use data or roam over
3G, EDGE, GPRS.
Contacts
Editorial:
Skype
Sravanthi Agrawal, +44(0)7584235114
[email protected]
