Skype supports video calling for Samsung tablets, Motorola

In order not to be bothered by ads, users need to pay the service fee.

Skype has released version 2.5 of the Skype for Android application, which allows tablets using Android operating systems such as Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom to use video calling, a blog post on Wednesday. September 28, 2011 said.

The above tablets are just two of 14 devices running Android that can now make video calls (among the other devices are Motorola Droid 3, LG Optimus Black and Acer Iconia). According to Skype, this has increased the total number of Skype video calling devices to 41.

Skype 2.5 for Android version also allows users to switch between modes so that the device is horizontal and vertical while calling, and zooms in with a double tap on the screen, Skype said.

The company has also improved support for Bluetooth headsets, released a number of patches and improved performance.

Finally, from now on, the software will display ads for some users. In order not to be bothered by ads, users need to pay a fee.