Skype has to released Skype 2.1 for Android Users, The important updates Skype has released is:
- New devices added to the list of devices officially supporting Skype Video calls
- Ability to Enable/Disable Video calling feature for most devices that are not listed in the list of devices supporting Video calling with this application
- Minor improvements
Android users could update their Skype via Android Market or Skype.com/m using your Android phone’s browser.
Newly added devices:
- 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
Enable/Disable Video calling option
The user can enable/disable video calling within Skype settings, If the device is compatible (Android OS 2.2 or greater, supports Neon instruction set, has at least one camera that must be able to do 2-way) the option won´t be preselected, if the device is certified /whitelisted ( Android OS 2.3 or greater, supports Neon instruction set, has at least one camera that must be able to do 2-way), there will be no enable video setting as video calling will be on by default.
- Video on the Galaxy Tab from Verizon is disabled by default.
- User cannot initiate group video call.
- User can participate in incoming group video call, but with audio only.
Source: Skype Blog
