Skype Launches App for Google Android Platform

Skype the global IP service provider of voice calling has launched the brand new skype suiting android applications for google’s operating system enabled smart phones.But, this skype app has its own limitations as this can only be used for mobiles supporting android 2.1 or higher versions.Free Skype-to-Skype calling facility is enriched in this version of application .However,data usage charges is entirely mobile operator’s choice.
This application should have been ideally launched long back.Skype app supports instant messaging among peers and group chat is an added feature for this app.You can most probably buy a skype credit if you opt to minimize your international calling charges.Besides this, international messaging rates are also cheaper compared to the local service provider rates.
http://skype.com/m the official website to download this app.However, Android market also provides the download option.Skype app are compatible and can be successfully installed in all the smartphone using Android 2.1 or higher ,a point to note is that this app has been in prior tested on HTC and Motorolla handsets to check its compatibility.However, some skype developers had some issues when tried to use this app with samsung Galaxy’s hanset.Service provider charges you only for data
usages like web browsing etc when used to GPRS/EDGE type mobile data connection services.If you are a Non-US resident only wifi based calling is the available option .So as of now you cannot make any voice calls over 3G service.