Skype App for Android Video Now Available

Last month, Microsoft acquired Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion, and the company has been working hard to improve its services. The latest release of the Skype app for Android is no exception. In a recent blog post, Skype announced plans to support more devices 'very soon.' Currently, only a few select Android handsets - including the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, and Google Nexus S - are capable of video calling.

The new app also comes with a few exciting features. For instance, users can now share their current mood or what they're up to using a 'new mood message box' at the top of the menu. Additionally, Skype has redesigned its Android user interface to make it easier for users to navigate through their contacts.

One notable feature is that video chats can be conducted over both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. This means that Android users can stay connected with friends and family no matter where they are. The app allows users to place or receive video calls not only with other Android handset owners but also with iPhone, Mac, Windows PC, and television users.

Skype is a popular platform, with up to 500,000 simultaneous video calls at its peak and 30 million concurrent users at any given time. As vice president and general manager of product and marketing, Neil Stevens, puts it, 'Video is extremely important in the Skype ecosystem.' The addition of video chatting to the Android app is a significant step forward for the company.

Overall, the latest release of the Skype app for Android is an exciting development for users of the platform. With its improved user interface and new features, Skype is making it easier than ever for people to stay connected with each other.

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