App Update: Skype for Android updated with support for portrait calling on tablets

Skype for Android has been updated and brings support for portrait calling on tablets.

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Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move

Make free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family.

Features:
- Skype to Skype IMs, video and voice calls are free over 3G or WiFi.
- Make low-cost calls and SMS to mobiles or landlines from your Android.
- Send pictures, videos and files to any of your contacts.
- Enjoy high-quality sound when you call anyone else on Skype.
- Talk face to face or show what you’re seeing with front and rear-facing cameras.

What’s in this version:

  • Portrait calling on tablets
  • New languages: Portuguese, Norwegian and English (UK)
  • Performance improvements and fixes

Download now from Google Play

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