Skype for iPad Updated with Support for HD Video Calls on iPad 4, Improved Call Quality

Skype has been updated for iPad with support for HD Quality video calls with the iPad 4. Additionally, the app packs general improvements to call quality and stability across all devices. A redesigned country code picker on the dial pad is also introduced in the 4.10 update as well.

Update: Skype also updated its iPhone app -- information on that update can be found here.

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 iPad and find your friends in an instant.

Call friends on Skype
- Enjoy free voice and video calls to anyone else who is on Skype and make HD quality video calls from your iPad 4.

Message friends and send photos in an instant
- Instant message your friends in a flash, add emoticons and even photos.

Video messaging
- Stay in touch with friends and family even when they're busy or offline with unlimited, free video messages.


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 iPhone
- Skype WiFi
- GroupMe

System requirements:
• iOS 5 or above.
• Send and receive video using front or back camera on iPad 2, iPad 3rd Generation, iPad 4th Generation, iPad Mini.
• Works with any H264 compatible devices, including TVs.

What's New In This Version:
Call quality improvements
- Make HD quality video calls from your iPad 4.
- General improvements to call quality and stability.

General fixes and improvements
- A redesigned country code picker on the dial pad.

You can download Skype for iPad from the App Store for free.

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