14 DAY TRIAL // Skype has just released Skype 1.0.3 for Android, in an attempt to fix a series of issues that the previous version of the application came with. The new iteration of Skype for Android was already made available for download, and those who use it on their Android handsets are encouraged to install it, the company notes (you will find the download link at the bottom of this article).
The main enhancements the new version of the application comes with include improved switching call to speaker-phone and back, as well as improved loading speed of native address book display.
As stated above, the new version of Skype for Android also comes with a series of fixes for issues present with the application, some of which were related to the calling feature of the software.
The release notes show the following:
Skype crashed when getting an incoming Skype call while having other VOIP call active Echo was heard with delay after muting microphone Android users were shown to be in GMT+0 timezone for users on desktops It was not possible to save birthday in Skype trough keyboard
The new version of Skype for Android, namely 1.0.3, build 1.0.0.831, also comes with a series of known issues, the company notes. However, future releases of the app should resolve most of these problems too.
One of the most important issues would be that “Skype 1.0.3 for Android is not able to login on the following devices with Android 2.1 and below: Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000; Samsung Galaxy S Mesmerize; Samsung Galaxy S Epic 4G; Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant; Samsung Galaxy S Captivate; Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate; Samsung Transform; Samsung Intercept.”
Other problems the new application version comes with, and which would certainly interest users, would be the fact that calls drop when 2G/3G changes back to Wi-Fi, Call quality depends on the signal strength of Wi-Fi connection, or the fact that the app won't launch automatically after reboot if moved to SD card.
The new Skype 1.0.3 for Android is available for download from Softpedia too, via this link.