Skype announces Skype 2.1 for Android

BANGALORE, INDIA: Skype has announced the availability of Skype 2.1 for Android. With the announcement, Skype with video calling support finally comes to Android 2.2 based smartphones.

Announcing in a blog post, the company said, "We are rolling out video support for an additional 17 of the most popular Android devices. And for those who are using Android 2.2 (Froyo) and above should still be able to enable video calling in Skype settings."

Android 2.2, Froyo users can go to "Skype settings" after launching the app and select "enable video calling".

The company states, for those who cannot see the video calling setting, it means the Android phone does not meet the minimum requirements needed to make Skype video calls.

"We are really excited that video calling with Skype for Android with video calling is now available on the majority of Android handsets, so you can easily share moments wherever you are with the people that matter most to you," added the company.

User can download the updated Skype for Android app from the Android Market or Skype.com/m using Android phone's browser.