Earlier this week, Rod and I looked to see which devices supported video on Android, in order to perform a test with the new Skype iPad app. Sadly, there were only 4 actual phones supported. Very sad! Imagine my great pleasure this morning to be greeted with a Skype update that now supports a very long list of devices. As far as I can tell, the only major category still not supported on Skype are the Android Honeycomb tablets. You would figure that those would be first on the list, as by default all have front-facing cameras. You can download the new version of Skype in the Android Market.
Skype – Now With Video
Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move
Skype 2.1 for Android lets you make free voice and video Skype-to-Skype calls, and call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the move.
Video calling now supported on more Android phones. See the What’s New section for full handset list.
Features:
Free* Skype-to-Skype IM, calls and video calls over 3G or WiFi.
Cheap calls and SMS to landlines or mobiles at great Skype ratesSome notes:
If you’re using Android 2.2 (Froyo) or greater on a device not listed in the What’s New section, you should still be able to enable video calling in Skype settings. Please note that video call quality may not be as good as on a certified device.On Android 2.2 (Froyo), only the back camera will work. This is because only devices running Android OS 2.3 or higher allow apps to access the front facing camera.
If the setting to enable video calling is not available in the Skype Settings on your device that means video calling is not yet supported on your phone.
* Data plan or WiFi connection required
You need Android v2.2 to run Skype on a Samsung Galaxy S
Please sign out of Skype to close the application.(These handsets already support video calling)
Samsung Google Nexus S
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
HTC Desire S
Video calling is now available on the following Android devices:
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Droid Charge – Verizon
Samsung Galaxy Tab
HTC Desire (2.2)
HTC Thunderbolt – Verizon
HTC Sensation
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Incredible S
HTC Desire HD
HTC Flyer
LG Revolution – Verizon (2.2)
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Acer A5
