Thanks to a strategic partnership, the Skype application for mobile devices is currently available for select smartphones on Verizon Wireless. That means that BlackBerry and Android devices among other platforms on other networks cannot use the application. However, that could change very soon for Android-powered smartphones.
When asked by Scattertech about the possibility of a Skype application for the upcoming two-way video capable HTC EVO 4G, Skype spokeswoman Brianna Reynaud stated the following:
Skype envisions a world where video plays a larger role in the way we communicate. The next generation innovation involving video calling will not be bound to the computer. We’re seeing a proliferation of video calling shared between all kinds of connected devices. It’s on computers (today 1/3 of all calls on Skype happen via video), televisions (Skype bringing video calls to living rooms via Panasonic, Samsung & LG partnership), and it will eventually be coming to mobile devices too. We’re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it’s something we’re going to do this year.
We will be bringing a direct to consumer app to the Android marketplace later this year. This application will be available for all consumers globally to download regardless of carriers. (i.e. similar to how we offer the iPhone app today)
– Brianna Reynaud, Skype PR
Now, a second call with the company confirmed that even thought there will be a Skype application for Android-powered smartphones, the company isn’t very sure a bout video calling. Additionally, it’s still unknown how the company plans to make the carrier-free Android application available while still under contract with Verizon Wireless.
Thanks to a strategic partnership, the Skype application for mobile devices is currently available for select smartphones on Verizon Wireless. That means that BlackBerry and Android devices among other platforms on other networks cannot use the application. However, that could change very soon for Android-powered smartphones.
When asked by Scattertech about the possibility of a Skype application for the upcoming two-way video capable HTC EVO 4G, Skype spokeswoman Brianna Reynaud stated the following:
Skype envisions a world where video plays a larger role in the way we communicate. The next generation innovation involving video calling will not be bound to the computer. We’re seeing a proliferation of video calling shared between all kinds of connected devices. It’s on computers (today 1/3 of all calls on Skype happen via video), televisions (Skype bringing video calls to living rooms via Panasonic, Samsung & LG partnership), and it will eventually be coming to mobile devices too. We’re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it’s something we’re going to do this year.
We will be bringing a direct to consumer app to the Android marketplace later this year. This application will be available for all consumers globally to download regardless of carriers. (i.e. similar to how we offer the iPhone app today)
– Brianna Reynaud, Skype PR
Now, a second call with the company confirmed that even thought there will be a Skype application for Android-powered smartphones, the company isn’t very sure a bout video calling. Additionally, it’s still unknown how the company plans to make the carrier-free Android application available while still under contract with Verizon Wireless.
