Skype

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.

What’s new?
✓ Add your Messenger buddies to your Skype contacts
Sign into Skype using your Microsoft account and you’ll see all your Messenger buddies appear on your contact list. So now you can instant message, call or video call them all directly from Skype.

✓ Bring emoticons to life
Liven up your instant messages by choosing an emoticon from our new emoticon picker - and, if you have a retina display, your emoticons with animate too.

✓ General fixes
Minor bug fixes.


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.

✓ 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 4.3 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.

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What's New in Version 4.2.1
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.