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Skype for Windows Phone App: Features, Requirements, Certified Phones

April 27th, 2012 > Leave a comment

Now Windows Phone users can make Skype voice and video calls from their phones. The official version of the Skype for Windows Phone has just been released.

The features, costs, and requirements of Skype for Windows Phone are detailed here, along with a list Skype Certified phones compatible with this Skype app.

Skype Voice Calls & Video Calls Now Available For Windows Phone Users

March 1st, 2012 > Leave a comment

Skype is now available for Windows Phone users, and it includes the ability for voice calling, video calling, messaging and most other standard Skype functions. Skype has previously been available for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, and Symbian.

The Skype for Windows Phone beta app is a free download from the Windows Phone Marketplace. Details are below regarding supported features, unsupported features, system requirements, and certified phones for using Skype for Windows Phone.

Group Video Calls, Unlimited Calls To US & Canada With Skype Premium

August 21st, 2011 > Leave a comment

A Skype Premium subscription is needed to make group video calls using Skype. Now, 12-month and 3-month Skype Premium subscriptions are available at up to 50% off, and also include unlimited phone calls to the US and Canada.

Below, compare costs and features for the different Skype Premium subscription lengths. Also, see which is cheaper for calls to the US and Canada, a Skype Premium subscription or an Unlimited calling subscription.

Skype For Android: Video Calling Supported On More Phones

August 8th, 2011 > Leave a comment

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For mobile devices, Skype video calling is now supported on an additional 17 Android devices after the latest update to Skype for Android, version 2.1. For video calling, the current and full list of the 21 officially supported Android devices is here.

Skype Now Makes 2-Way Video Calls From Android Phones

July 8th, 2011 > 1 comment

Now, with Skype for Android on supported Android phones, make free 2-way Skype video calls over a 3G or Wi-Fi network connection.

Skype To Go: How To Save Money On Long Distance Calls

March 31st, 2011 > 2 comments

What is Skype To Go? With Skype To Go, use any phone to easily make cheap long distance phone calls (at Skype’s low calling rates) by dialling a personalized local number. No software or apps are required; just use any landline or mobile phone.

To use Skype To Go, assign a unique local Skype To Go number to each of your frequently called long distance contacts’ phone numbers. Dial the local Skype To Go number to directly reach your friends, family or contacts, anytime from any phone.

Skype To Go is free to use. It is included with a Skype subscription (pay monthly) and with Skype Credit (pay per minute). Keep reading for more on Skype To Go, including why you should use it, how to set it up, how to use it, and the costs.

Skype For Android Updated, Supports HTC Wildfire And More

November 12th, 2010 > Leave a comment

The official Skype Android app has been updated to support Android phones with lower screen resolutions, such as the HTC Wildfire and others. Several other performance improvements are included in the Skype Android application 1.0.1 update, and are described here.

Skype App Now Available for Android Mobile Phones

October 6th, 2010 > 1 comment

After a long wait, Skype is now available on Android mobile phones. The Skype Android app is a free download from the Android Market, or from skype.com/m on your phone. It requires that your phone is running Android 2.1 or higher.

Comparison: Skype Monthly Subscriptions vs Skype Credit

September 22nd, 2010 > Leave a comment

Skype can be used to make PC-to-phone calls, to either landlines or to cell/mobile phones. There are a few different ways to pay for Skype calls to a regular phone line, namely by purchasing one of a number of Skype Monthly Subscriptions or by purchasing Skype Credit for calls at "Pay As You Go" rates. Depending on your calling habits, choosing one of these payment options could be considerably less expensive for you, when compared to choosing a different option.

Each available Skype Monthly Subscription is discussed here, and monthly costs are compared between Monthly Subscriptions and Pay As You Go. These comparisons are done for a wide range of common calling habits, based on total monthly calls and average outgoing PC-to-phone call length. Save money by selecting the right plan for your calling habits. The comparison charts here are for calls made to the United States (from anywhere), but similar conclusions can be made for the cheapest option for Skype calls to other countries.

Make Skype HD Video Calls With These HD Webcams

September 20th, 2010 > 1 comment

Updated: June 2011

Starting from Skype 4.2, it is now possible to make Skype HD video calls at 720p HD quality (1280×720 resolution at up to 30 frames per second). Skype had announced this HD video calling feature back in January, 2010, but only recently has a wider variety of HD webcams become available. Shown here is what is needed to make HD video calls over Skype, including details on several HD webcams (from Logitech, FreeTalk, faceVsion, and Microsoft).