When Verizon launched Skype Mobile for their Android phones earlier this year, we were under the impression they had locked up a long-term exclusive deal. Skype removed the Skype Lite client from the Android Market and only Verizon customers were allowed to download the full version of their app.<\/p>\n
Now we learn that Skype Mobile for Android will be coming to all carriers around the globe and it will happen later this year. Skatter Tech<\/a> questioned Skype when they would release Skype Mobile for the Sprint EVO and they responded with the good news.\u00a0Android users can currently connect to Skype through apps like Fring and Nimbuzz, but many have longed for the official client.<\/p>\n Skype will also be taking on Fring and Qik with their own video calling service. Over one third of Skype’s calls happen via video so it makes sense for them to implement this feature now that we have Android phones with front-facing cameras.<\/p>\n “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. We\u2019re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it\u2019s something we\u2019re going to do this year.”Brianna ReynaudSkype PR<\/small><\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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