Skype’s been powering Facebook’s video chat feature since July, but its new apps for Windows and OS X now let you use the Skype client to directly make video calls to your Facebook friends.
Skype’s 2.1 Android app supports a wide range of phones and tablets now, including Samsung’s Galaxy S, S II and Galaxy Tab; HTC’s Desire, Thunderbolt, Sensation and EVO 3D and 4G; plus a bunch of Sony Ericsson devices. [AndroidMarket via AndroidPolice]
As spotted by TUAW, Skype for iPad has landed in the App Store. This likely kicks off the global rollout of the video calling app so look for it in your local App Store on August 2. [TUAW]
Skype consumer head Neil Stevens confirmed that the next thing planned for the Facebook-Skype partnership is the ability to call from Facebook to any phone in the world.
Google is rolling out a new Android 2.3.4 update to Nexus S users in the next few weeks and other Android 2.3+ devices in the near future. What’s the biggie upgrade? Google Talk for Android is getting video chat.
Last you heard, Fring’s Group Video was still in beta – not anymore. Fring’s four-way video call feature has gone live for all Fring users, whether you’re on iOS or Android, and it works over Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G.
The latest update to Qik’s Android app has brought along cross-platform video-calling. That means Android 2.1+ users can bug iPhone, iPod touch and iPad 2 users, and vice versa. The app also lets you share videos on your social sites, and send video mail – which is offered free until June 1, and will cost thereafter. [Qik via Android Community]
