14 DAY TRIAL // Yesterday, Skype announced the availability of a new flavor of their mobile application for devices running under Google’s Android operating system, and has also delivered info on what was changed in the new release.
Various improvements were introduced throughout the application, starting with the ability to send files, or a better graphical experience. Not to mention that the video quality on Nvidia Tegra 2 devices has been improved as well.
Among the other improvements the new app flavor comes with, we can count auto-sign in, along with faster sign out, as well as voice messaging options.
Additionally, the company announced that users of more devices could enjoy video calling with Skype on Android, including the HTC Amaze 4G and Motorola DROID RAZR smartphones.
Basically, Skype guarantees that the experience users can benefit when making video calls from these devices will be great, though they note that the option can be turned on any other Android smartphone from the settings menu.
Skype 2.6 for Android is available for download from Softpedia as well, via the link embedded at the bottom.
Here’s what users need to know when it comes to the improvements the new flavor of the mobile application brought along:
Send pictures, videos and files Now you can send and receive files from your Skype for Android to other Skype. It's a great way to share the moments to others just after they have happened.
Easier to sign out, plus auto-sign in
You will notice on this version of Skype for Android that not where is a automatically sign in possibility and more easy to sign out in case you would like to do so.
Improved look and feel with new graphics
We have overhauled the graphics for the Skype for Android app. The new graphics are streamlined and tuned to be bit easier to be used.
Receiving, as well as sending, voicemail
Now you can send and receive voicemail easily also on the Skype for Android and never miss a call. Skype voicemail is free for everyone, you just need to activate it.
Better video quality on Tegra 2 devices
We have worked together with Nvidia to provide all our users who have Nvidia Tegra2 chipset powered devices to be be able to enjoy higher resolution and better quality video calling experience.
Download Skype 2.6 for Android now to get a taste of these enhancements.