Skype Adds Video Calling to 7-Inch Galaxy Tab, HTC Flyer, and More Androids

Good news for those who own Android handsets and at the same time, Skype users!

When the Skype video calling feature was brought to Android last month, it only supports devices running the Gingerbread version of the OS (Android 2.3), including HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, and Google Nexus S. Many were disappointed, but Skype promised to roll out an updated version of the VoIP app “very soon”. Surprisingly, it didn’t take any longer and starting today Skype is rolling out video support to additional 17 of the most popular Android devices. That includes two Android tablets – the HTC Flyer and the 7-inch version of Samsung Galaxy Tab.



Skype 2.1 for Android adds video calling support to the Android devices listed below.



Acer A5

HTC Desire (2.2)

HTC Desire HD

HTC Evo 3D

HTC Evo 4G

HTC Flyer

HTC Incredible S

HTC Sensation

HTC Thunderbolt - Verizon (2.2) (US only)

LG Revolution - Verizon (2.2) (US only)

Samsung Droid Charge - Verizon (2.2) (US only)

Samsung Galaxy S

Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray



If your device is not on the list, don’t fret…



Those who are using Android 2.2 (Froyo) and above should still be able to enable video calling in Skype settings. Just go to "Skype settings" after launching the app and select "enable video calling". If you cannot see the video calling settings, it means your Android phone does not meet the minimum requirements needed to make Skype video calls.



The updated Skype 2.1 for Android is now available at the Android Market via this link.

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