New for Skype on iPhone: Video Calls

Service will be free for Skype-to-Skype users
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 30, 2010 9:25 AM CST
New for Skype on iPhone: Video Calls
Skype for iPhone is shown.   (©shevy)

As of today, Skype users are no longer limited to their computers when it’s time to make a free video call. The service added video chatting to its iPhone application, allowing users to make Skype-to-Skype video calls over the 3G network or WiFi for the first time, the New York Times reports. A VP warns that the video quality will suffer if you don’t have a strong network connection, but a handy gauge in the app will let you know whether video is recommended.
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