Skype for Android app released - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2010-10-05, 12:57 PM

On its corporate blog today, Skype unveiled an Android app for its popular VoIP service that runs on most smartphones running Android V2.1 or higher.

The developers say the app has been tested on HTC and Motorola devices with Android OS 2.1 and above, however, the company says but that it can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility with all Android phones. For example, Skype says it is aware of problems with the Samsung Galaxy S and hopes to fix them in the future.

Provided you have a compatible smartphone, Skype says VoIP calls can be made over WiFi or 3G subject to carrier restrictions. No word yet on what, if any, restrictions Canadian carriers will place on the app. In the United States, however, calls will only be allowed over WiFi.

rsambuca · 2010-10-05, 01:31 PM

Installed it this morning on my Nexus One. Seems to work fine over 3G so far (Wind Mobility).

stampeder · 2010-10-05, 01:33 PM

Skype audio and video, rsambuca?

rsambuca · 2010-10-05, 02:44 PM

Audio out only - no front facing camera on my Nexus One. Don't know whether it can receive video or not yet.

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North_of_Calgary · 2010-10-05, 04:18 PM

Installed it on my N1, no problems. Makes me wonder though, why can Skype do pure data only calls where as the Google Voice app on the mobile phone doesn't. H'mmmm?

TKG26 · 2010-10-05, 04:33 PM

Is there a way to tell if its using data or 3g? The app says it runs on both. So far i have not had any luck calling a land line and right now it wont let me sign in...

rsambuca · 2010-10-05, 04:38 PM

Strange... It worked well this morning, but now I am unable to sign into my skype account. After a web search, it seems to be a rather common problem now.

TKG26 · 2010-10-05, 04:45 PM

probably we will see updates soon..

TKG26 · 2010-10-05, 04:47 PM

http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.skype.raider

more comments and reviews here

rsambuca · 2010-10-05, 07:55 PM

Looks like it is working again.

I just checked and you can not receive video either. Audio only app - quality is quite good though.

jvincent · 2010-10-05, 08:22 PM

About time they got this released for all platforms. I'm assuming that there was a license agreement in place with Verizon.

I installed it when they were having the server issues but I'll be giving it a whirl now that it's back up.

JamesK · 2010-10-05, 09:24 PM

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data or 3g?

What do you mean by "data"? WiFi? 2G? If WiFi, it should work, as the phone switches to it when available. If 2G then bandwidth might be an issue.

Ouser · 2010-10-06, 11:01 AM

not working on my N1. (Rogers)-

wont let me sign in

JamesK · 2010-10-06, 12:33 PM

See if it works via WiFi. If it does, then perhaps Rogers is filtering it over 3G. If they are, then I think a complaint to the CRTC or CCTS is in order.

2010-10-05, 12:57 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Skype for Android app released On its corporate blog today, Skype unveiled an Android app for its popular VoIP service that runs on most smartphones running Android V2.1 or higher. The developers say the app has been tested on HTC and Motorola devices with Android OS 2.1 and above, however, the company says but that it can’t guarantee full functionality or compatibility with all Android phones. For example, Skype says it is aware of problems with the Samsung Galaxy S and hopes to fix them in the future. Provided you have a compatible smartphone, Skype says VoIP calls can be made over WiFi or 3G subject to carrier restrictions. No word yet on what, if any, restrictions Canadian carriers will place on the app. In the United States, however, calls will only be allowed over WiFi. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2010-10-05, 04:33 PM	#7
TKG26 Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 2,891	Is there a way to tell if its using data or 3g? The app says it runs on both. So far i have not had any luck calling a land line and right now it wont let me sign in... __________________ Licenced HVAC TECH: "Without seeing your problem i can only offer suggestions, no warranty is included with my advice"

2010-10-05, 04:45 PM	#9
TKG26 Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 2,891	probably we will see updates soon.. __________________ Licenced HVAC TECH: "Without seeing your problem i can only offer suggestions, no warranty is included with my advice"

2010-10-05, 04:47 PM	#10
TKG26 Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 2,891	http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.skype.raider more comments and reviews here __________________ Licenced HVAC TECH: "Without seeing your problem i can only offer suggestions, no warranty is included with my advice"

2010-10-05, 08:22 PM	#12
jvincent Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,369	About time they got this released for all platforms. I'm assuming that there was a license agreement in place with Verizon. I installed it when they were having the server issues but I'll be giving it a whirl now that it's back up. __________________ Android rocks!

2010-10-05, 01:31 PM	#2
rsambuca Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,633	Installed it this morning on my Nexus One. Seems to work fine over 3G so far (Wind Mobility).

2010-10-05, 01:33 PM	#3
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Skype audio and video, rsambuca?

2010-10-05, 02:44 PM	#4
rsambuca Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,633	Audio out only - no front facing camera on my Nexus One. Don't know whether it can receive video or not yet.

2010-10-05, 04:18 PM	#6
North_of_Calgary Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Calgary Area Posts: 2,074	Installed it on my N1, no problems. Makes me wonder though, why can Skype do pure data only calls where as the Google Voice app on the mobile phone doesn't. H'mmmm?

2010-10-05, 04:38 PM	#8
rsambuca Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,633	Strange... It worked well this morning, but now I am unable to sign into my skype account. After a web search, it seems to be a rather common problem now.

2010-10-05, 07:55 PM	#11
rsambuca Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,633	Looks like it is working again. I just checked and you can not receive video either. Audio only app - quality is quite good though.

2010-10-06, 11:01 AM	#14
Ouser Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kingston. On Posts: 387	not working on my N1. (Rogers)- wont let me sign in __________________ Shaw Direct DVR630 / DVR 630/ 605, Panny VT55", Sony XBR4, Oppo 980H, Yamaha 7.1 Surround, PS3! WDLive

2010-10-06, 12:33 PM	#15
JamesK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,042	See if it works via WiFi. If it does, then perhaps Rogers is filtering it over 3G. If they are, then I think a complaint to the CRTC or CCTS is in order.

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