14 DAY TRIAL // After updating Skype on the Mac, Microsoft today rolled out similar updates for iOS customers, adding two-way HD video calls, the ability to receive chat messages even when Skype is closed, etc.
Skype is further expanding its offerings on Apple tablets and smartphones with two-way HD video calls, now supported on the iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display, and iPhone 5s. Apparently, the feature is only compatible with A7 devices.
Users can now receive chat messages even when Skype is closed, and chat messages will now sync much faster.
Skype continues to require only iOS 5 to run, but it’s also optimized for iOS 7.0. You can send and receive video using the front and back camera on iPad 2, iPad 3rd Generation, iPad 4th Generation, and iPad Mini. It’s also compatible with H264 devices, including TVs. Download Skype for iPhone or download Skype for iPad at the supplied links.