Skype
- Skype
- iTunes
- Free
- iPhone, iPod touch
- Skype Communications S.a.r.l
Description
Say “hello” to friends and family with an instant message, voice or video call on Skype for free. There’s so much you can do, right from the palm of your hand.
Features:
Join over 250 million people every month using Skype
- Get started with Skype on your iPhone and
find your friends in an instant.
Call friends on Skype
- Enjoy free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype.
Talk to friends in an instant
- Instant message your friends in a flash plus send emoticons.
Video Messaging
- Stay in touch with friends and family even when they're busy or offline with unlimited, free
video messages.
Photo Sharing
- Send photos on your iPhone directly to friends or family via Skype. There's no limit on the size
of the photo you can send, so you can share a moment without reaching email size limits or paying expensive MMS
charges.
Call mobiles and landlines
- Add a little Skype Credit to send low-cost SMS messages or call friends on their
mobile or landline.
No WiFi? No problem
- Skype works on 3G* and WiFi – so you can stay in touch, even if you’re out and about.
Chat with anyone, anywhere
- Skype’s available on smartphones, tablets, PCs, Macs and even TVs. Whatever device
your friend or family uses, Skype just works. Simple.
Search the app store for other great apps from Skype:
- Skype for iPad
- Skype WiFi
- GroupMe
* Operator charges may apply
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
* iOS 5 or above.
* Send and receive video using front or rear camera on iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th
Generation.
* Send and receive video using rear camera on iPhone 3GS.
* Receive video only on iPad 1st
generation and iPod touch 3rd Generation.
* Works with any H264 compatible devices, including TVs.
This version works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad and iPod touch.
What's New
Version 4.8 (May 30, 2013)
- Easily switch between headset, speaker or Bluetooth device
- One-to-one chats now appear in the correct
order
- New introduction screens for first time use
- General fixes and improvements
Version 4.6 (Mar 7, 2013)
✓ Beautiful new calling experience
✓ Mark all your recent chats as read with just a few taps.
✓ General
fixes and improvements
- One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order.
Previous release:
✓ Skype automatically reconnects a dropped call when your WiFi or mobile network reception is
poor
✓ General fixes
General fixes and improvements
One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order
Version 4.5 (Feb 7, 2013)
✓ Skype automatically reconnects a dropped call when your WiFi or mobile network reception is poor
✓ General fixes
General fixes and improvements
One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order
Version 4.2.2 (Dec 12, 2012)
This version gives us under-the-hood improvements that support future feature launches.
Version 4.2.1 (Nov 29, 2012)
Critical bug fixes
Included from previous 4.2 version:
-Chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts – sign in with and merge your Microsoft account.
-New to
Skype? Create a new account right from the app.
-Tap and hold on instant messages to edit them.
-Choose an
emoticon while typing an instant message.
-Animated emoticons for devices with a Retina display.
-Edit saved
phone numbers right from the dial pad.
Version 4.2 (Nov 28, 2012)
Chat with Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook.com contacts – sign in with and merge your Microsoft account.
New
to Skype? Create a new account right from the app.
Tap and hold on instant messages to edit them.
Choose an
emoticon while typing an instant message.
Animated emoticons for devices with a Retina display.
Edit saved
phone numbers right from the dial pad.
Bug fixes.
Included from previous version:
Support for iPhone 5 display
Version 4.1.2 (Nov 13, 2012)
-Support for iPhone 5 display.
-Bug fixes.
Version 4.1.1 (Oct 15, 2012)
Fix for iPhone 5 and iOS 6 calling and video issues
Version 4.1 (Aug 21, 2012)
-Send and receive photos
-Updated privacy setting
-Fixed bug related to Bluetooth and calls
-Updated privacy setting to alert users that we have (always) stored your Skype contacts so you can reach your friends
if you log into Skype from another mobile, PC or Mac. We now ask you to agree to this (please note we DO NOT store your
local address book contacts).
-Other minor bug fixes
Version 4.0.1325 (May 21, 2012)
- Improved stability.
- Fix for sign in error.
Version 4.0 (Apr 30, 2012)
This version works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPod touch. Skype requires iPhone OS version 4.3 or above.
-New feature: ability to move own video preview
-App auto restarts if unexpectedly shut down
-Improved
accessibility
-Improved stability
-Updated design for contacts and messages
-New sign in screen
-Other minor UI improvements
-Bug fixes
Version 3.7 (Feb 21, 2012)
Updated chat and dialpad views
Various bug fixes
Stability improvements for iOS 5
Version 3.6.1 (Jan 3, 2012)
Fix for audio bug on iOS 4
Version 3.6 (Dec 15, 2011)
-Fix for chat deletion
-Minor UI improvements
-Stability improvements and various bug fixes
Note: Please upgrade to iOS5.0+ for the best Skype experience
Version 3.5.454 (Nov 14, 2011)
Improved stability on iOS5 and various bug fixes
Version 3.5.117 (Sep 28, 2011)
* Bluetooth support for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4th Generation, and iPad 2
* Incoming emoticons;
outgoing emoticons displayed when entered in text form
* Enhanced video through image stabilization
* New
easy-to-use interface
* Advertising will be shown to users that do not have Skype Credit, a calling subscription
or premium subscription
* Bugfix for security vulnerability
* Bugfix for syncing issues
Version 3.5.84 (Sep 27, 2011)
* Bluetooth support for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4th Generation, and iPad 2
* Incoming emoticons;
outgoing emoticons displayed when entered in text form
* Enhanced video through image stabilization
* New
easy-to-use interface
* Advertising will be shown to users that do not have Skype Credit, a calling subscription or
premium subscription
* Bugfix for security vulnerability
Version 3.0.1 (Feb 9, 2011)
You can now make video calls to a wider selection of Skype clients and devices, such as Skype for TV.
Version 3.0 (Dec 30, 2010)
Improvements:
• Make Skype to Skype video calls on WiFi and 3G*
• Call Skype desktop users (Mac OS X or
Windows) and other iPhone users.
• Two-way video calls supported on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 4th gen.
• Receive only video supported on iPad and iPod touch 3rd gen, with no camera.
• Make video calls in portrait and
landscape.
• Skype video calling requires iOS 4.0 or above.
*Additional Data charges may apply
Version 2.1.2 (Oct 12, 2010)
Improvements:
* Skype settings now show more precise descriptions for each available option.
* New settings
option - Go Offline. You can now choose how Skype behaves when it runs in the background.
* Improved event
notifications. All types of event notifications appear in a friendlier format.
Fixed issues:
* Receiving events during Voicemail playback no longer causes a crash.
* Initiating multiple Skype
Searches caused a crash.
* The chat keypad now behaves correctly when receiving a call.
*
Incorrect entries were displayed in event notifications.
* Voicemail audio was erroneously routed to the
speaker after incoming chat event tone.
* Reliability has been improved when closing the App on iOS 4
devices that don't support multitasking.
Version 2.1.1 (Aug 16, 2010)
- You can now disable IM alerts.
- The dialpad is now more responsive.
- The behavior of the volume,
when Skype interacts with other Apps, is now much better.
- When your status is set to Do Not Disturb,
notifications are not shown when Skype is in the background.
Multitasking is available only with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 3rd Generation running iOS 4.
We recommend using Skype with iOS 3.1.x if you own an iPhone 3G or iPhone 2G.
Version 2.0.1 (Jul 21, 2010)
- Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4.
- Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are
running or when your iPhone is locked. You can also continue your call while you switch to another application.
Multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.
Version 2.0.0 (May 29, 2010)
Upgrades / improvements include:
- Call using your 3G connection. Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G are free until
the end of 2010, after which there will be a small monthly fee (operator charges for data will still apply).
- Near
CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio (SILK codec) on iPhone 3GS, iPad and 2nd & 3rd
generation iPod touch.
- Enhanced call quality indicator.
- Improved start-up time.
- Fast access to the
dial pad from iPhone home screen.
Version 1.3.1 (Apr 6, 2010)
Tested with iPad, iPhone OS 3.2
Improved stability in the following areas:
- When switching between tabs
- During an incoming call with
chat in landscape mode
- When in landscape mode
- During an incoming call when there is a camera/address book
view visible
- Handling unread chats
- Corrected an alert about 'unsupported platform'
Version 1.3 (Jan 15, 2010)
Version 1.3:
- Landscape mode for IM
- Hints and Tips
- General performance improvements
-
Call quality indicator
- Fixed call drop issue when returning to a held Skype call
Version 1.2.2 (Sep 24, 2009)
Version 1.2.2:
- Fixed crashing due to special characters in contact names.
Version 1.2.1:
- Fixed crashing in Dialing and History.
- Fixed erroneous handling of international
prefixes.
- Fixed crashing due to special characters in contact names.
Version 1.2:
- Set up call forwarding from your iPhone – forward Skype calls to a phone number when you're not
signed in.
- Improved performance and better audio quality on Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Even easier to send text
messages (SMS) - Send SMS from the Call tab.
- Calls are connected much faster.
- Status of your contacts is
updated more often.
- You can now decide whether you want to stay online/offline when the iPhone is locked. We've
added this into settings.
- Contact groups are now supported, making it easier to see who is online and separate
your saved phone numbers.
- You can now edit the name of your saved phone numbers.
- Added support for skype:
URL schemes in Safari.
- When creating a new account the country in your Skype profile is taken from the language
used on your iPhone.
- Group chat profile pictures are now shown.
- You can now remove your profile
picture.
- Added a 'Help' link to 'Forgot your password'.
- Improved support for proxy configurations.
Version 1.2.1 (Sep 9, 2009)
Version 1.2.1:
- Fixed crashing in Dialing and History.
- Fixed erroneous handling of international
prefixes.
- Fixed crashing due to special characters in contact names.
Version 1.2:
- Set up call forwarding from your iPhone – forward Skype calls to a phone number when you're not
signed in.
- Improved performance and better audio quality on Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Even easier to send text
messages (SMS) - Send SMS from the Call tab.
- Calls are connected much faster.
- Status of your contacts is
updated more often.
- You can now decide whether you want to stay online/offline when the iPhone is locked. We've
added this into settings.
- Contact groups are now supported, making it easier to see who is online and separate
your saved phone numbers.
- You can now edit the name of your saved phone numbers.
- Added support for skype:
URL schemes in Safari.
- When creating a new account the country in your Skype profile is taken from the language
used on your iPhone.
- Group chat profile pictures are now shown.
- You can now remove your profile
picture.
- Added a 'Help' link to 'Forgot your password'.
- Improved support for proxy configurations.
Version 1.2.2 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
Version 1.2.2:
- Fixed crashing due to special characters in contact names.
Version 1.2.1:
- Fixed crashing in Dialing and History.
- Fixed erroneous handling of international
prefixes.
- Fixed crashing due to special characters in contact names.
Version 1.2:
- Set up call forwarding from your iPhone – forward Skype calls to a phone number when you're not
signed in.
- Improved performance and better audio quality on Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Even easier to send text
messages (SMS) - Send SMS from the Call tab.
- Calls are connected much faster.
- Status of your contacts is
updated more often.
- You can now decide whether you want to stay online/offline when the iPhone is locked. We've
added this into settings.
- Contact groups are now supported, making it easier to see who is online and separate
your saved phone numbers.
- You can now edit the name of your saved phone numbers.
- Added support for skype:
URL schemes in Safari.
- When creating a new account the country in your Skype profile is taken from the language
used on your iPhone.
- Group chat profile pictures are now shown.
- You can now remove your profile
picture.
- Added a 'Help' link to 'Forgot your password'.
- Improved support for proxy configurations.
