Skype for Android gets an update, brings new features

Skype for Android is upgraded to version 2.5. The following devices are now whitelisted to make video calls:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (T-Mobile)
• HTC SHOOTER (KDDI)
• Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman
• Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
• Acer Iconia Tablet (A500)
• LG Optimus Black LANDSCAPE ONLY
•  LG Optimus 3D LANDSCAPE ONLY
• LG Optimus 2x LANDSCAPE ONLY
• Motorola Photon
•  Motorola Droid3 LANDSCAPE ONLY
• Motorola Bionic LANDSCAPE ONLY
•  Motorola Xoom
• Motorola Atrix

Some devices will now support both landscape and portrait style video call screen. Free version of Skype will now display ads while Skype Premium subscription will give ads-free experience. Other notable features include

• Better support for bluetooth headsets
• Edit and delete IM messages
• Double-tap to zoom on video.

Let me round this off with a video from Skype: