Skype App on iPad Launches After Premature Release
The iPad version of Skype was officially released on Tuesday, after being prematurely released on Monday only to be pulled moments later for reasons unknown.
Users must download Skype's internet phone and video chat application on iTunes since it is not standard on the iPad.
But on Monday, users who had been anticipating the Internet phone and video chat application’s iPad release where soon met with a message on Twitter apologizing for the slip-up.
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“To ensure your best Skype experience, we’ve temporarily removed Skype for iPad which went live prematurely today,” Skype tweeted.
“We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting Skype for iPad and apologize for the inconvenience.”
Skype also teased the public since June when a promo video was released on YouTube detailing specs of the application. The video was soon set to private, but was made public again later.
Skype of iPad was legitimately released Tuesday afternoon, allowing complete access to its new specs.
Skype for iPad features not only WiFi but can also be powered through 3G networks. Skype for iPad is the first version that works for 3G networks as well as the first video calling platform to do so.
Signing in and communicating has been made easier. One touch signs a user onto Skype and another touch sets up calls, video chats and instant messages.
Skype for iPad is being compared to Apple’s FaceTime application for its new feature, which allows video chatting with a window for the person chatting and a window for their contact. In addition, phone calling and video chats are enhanced with integrated text-chat. Users can also switch to a rear camera to show off their surroundings.
Missing from Skype for iPad, howeve,r is the file sharing feature standard on PC and Mac versions. Vice president of consumer and product design for Skype explained that the feature was excluded because iPad don’t handle sharing files well.
