Skype for iPad takes advantage of the bigger screen, letting you chat whilst making a video call and showing contact info in popovers. Or I should say it works just like the iPhone version, with the same battery-draining runaway background processes enjoyed by those using it on the iPhone (I have only anecdotal evidence, but the only time I have left Skype running overnight is also the only time my iPad my iPad has overheated and dropped almost a full battery charge in a couple of hours). The iPhone version of Skype already works just fine on the iPad in pixel-doubled mode. Skype for iPad offers an easy way to make free calls from your Apple tablet, though it's somewhat lacking in features.īeautiful new calling experienceMark all your recent chats as read with just a few taps.General fixes and improvementsOne-to-one chats now appear in the correct order Changesīeautiful new calling experienceMark all your recent chats as read with just a few taps.Skype made a premature launch of its iPad-native VoIP app last night, and quickly removed it from the App Store, claiming it was pulled 'To ensure your best Skype experience.' That didn't stop the lucky few who downloaded it from posting lots and lots of screenshots to the Internet, or grabbing the official promo shots (seen above). For instance, there's no group chat (try fring if this is what you're looking) for or SMS support. Video is generally grainy and choppy, but we were satisfied with the audio quality.Īs with the iPhone version, Skype for iPad lacks a lot of the features of the desktop release. In our tests of Skype for iPad, the video quality we got out of it was pretty poor, even when using WiFi. There's a dialer pop-out built into the menu at the top of the screen, making it quick to place a call to any number. The larger panel is where you browse through your contacts, chat via instant messaging, or view the person you're speaking to in a video chat. The smaller panel on the left of the Skype for iPad interface lets you switch views between Contacts, Recent chats and History. Functioning in both landscape and portrait modes, Skype for iPad is divided into two panels. This iPad version of Skype has been designed specifically for the iPad, and is noticeably more comfortable to use than the original Skype for iPhone app.

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