Skype for iPad

Along with some Halloween-friendly emoticons, there are several functional improvements to the latest version of Skype.

Microsoft announced this morning it’s rolling out a new version of Skype (ver. 6.0) for users on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Across all platforms, the popular communications app has gotten a redesign, though in Android’s case, it references Google’s “Material Design” aesthetic while the iOS version’s redesign is more focused on improvements to the…

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On its own, the iPad is capable of accomplishing a great number of day to day tasks. With a little help from an add-on accessory it can do quite a bit more.

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Microsoft has released a Skype update for its iPhone app and its iPad app, finally redesigning them both for iOS 7. You can download the new versions now directly from Apple’s App Store: iPhone and iPad....

On the day of iOS 7′s release, Skype has pushed out an update for its iPhone app and its iPad app, adding the ability to join group voice calls and improving other existing features. You can download the new versions now directly from Apple’s App Store: iPhone and iPad....

Skype users that own the newest iPad can now take advantage of its HD front camera, as the app saw an update today, and meanwhile the CBS Sports app has added the ability for viewers to stream live video of events.

Skype has enabled HD-quality video calls from its iPad app for those with a 4th generation device, five months after Microsoft’s own Windows Phone 8 Skype app got HD support....

The Skype app for iPad has today been updated to introduce support for HD video calling — but there’s a catch. The feature is only available on the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display, and not any of its predecessors, or the iPad mini.

The official Skype apps for iOS have today been updated to add free and unlimited video messaging, which previously required a $4.99 per month Skype Premium subscription. The updates also bring a number of other improvements to things like photo sharing and call stability.

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Microsoft on Monday updated its native Skype app for the iPad with a slew of new features including better connectivity, adding money from within the app, and a new sidebar for recent conversations. You can download the new app now directly from the Apple App Store....

Skype has issued an update to its iOS app that introduces support for Microsoft accounts, and a number of new features. Users can now login to the app using their Messenger, Hotmail, and Outlook.com credentials and then merge their accounts. And if you’ve got an iOS device with a Retina display, you can enjoy animated emoticons. Finally!

Several months after a significant update to version 4.0 that brought along user interface enhancements and stability improvements, Skype has released version 4.1 for iPhone and iPad. The updated version brings one major new feature to the iOS devices: Photo Sharing. You can now send photos in chat, and Skype makes sure to point out that there's no limit on file size. Other than that, the apps are now easier on your battery life, with the hope being that you'll be able to keep the service constantly...

Microsoft-owned Skype has today pushed new updates for its iOS apps on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, bringing new features which include the introduction of a long-awaited photo sharing feature,…

Amidst performance improvements to the latest update to Skype’s iOS apps, photo sharing – the most requested feature – has also been enabled. Images of any size taken with your iPad or iPhone (or any image from your photo library, I imagine) can be transferred via the Skype app.

Even though I’m not one of the people who ran out to get a new iPad, one of the best uses for the device is definitely video conferencing with Skype….

The iPad for Business Series is supported by LogMeIn. Get remote access to your PC or Mac from any device, anywhere -- for free. The iPad is an excellent business tool,...

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Ultimate Sharks: SHARKS! It's Shark Week folks and that means a constant loop of scary shark videos, lovely shark bites and messy shark attacks on TV during dinnertime. But you want MORE sharks don't you? You want to know what makes these beasts tick even though you don't want to take a dip with them. It's understandable. The Ultimate Sharks app, made by Discovery as a pseudo-companion app to Shark Week, gives you lists (10 deadliest sharks), tons o' videos, high res pictures and even 3D interactive...

Late Monday night, Skype for iPad finally went live in the U.S. App Store, but only temporarily. We managed to grab the app before it disappeared (you can still find it in some international stores), and here’s what you can expect now that it has returned.

Just over a month after we saw it leaked, Skype for iPad is out across the world. It works over both 3G and WiFi, even on AT&T. You can chat in a pop-up window during your video and audio calls, adjust your status, jump back to other apps while a call is in progress, and generally get your one-on-one Skype needs handled with ease. In our testing so far we're actually fairly impressed. Video quality was generally quite decent and audio didn't stutter or lag at all, even when switching into other apps...

As spotted by TUAW, Skype for iPad has landed in the New Zealand App Store. This kicks off the global launch of the video calling app so look for it in your local App Store August 2nd. Update: Looks like Skype decided to rollout the iPad app faster than expected. It's now available in the US and other countries around the globe. Update #2: And Skype pulled the iPad app claiming it was launched prematurely. Skype did not say when the app will return.

The Skype for iPad app, which includes support for video calls on the iPad 2, began rolling out to App Stores around the world on Tuesday, but was "temporarily removed" by the company for unknown reasons [updated].

You've seen the commercials; Apps are what makes an iPad come to life. Here are the very best ones for work, play, creation, consumption and everything in between. Twitter: The official Twitter app for iPad packs in the features, giving you a full Tweet-and-browse experience. It can be a little bit overwhelming at first, but powerful things often are. Free. Flipboard: A true testament to the iPad's transformative powers, Flipboard scrapes your Twitter and Facebook feeds for links and arranges them in a...