Skype released for iOS 4, receives calls in background

By on Jul 21, 2010 at 3:06 PM
mobile July 21, 2010

Skype 2.1

Here is a little ray of sunshine for all you iOS 4 Skype users out there. Skype has just released a new version of their iPhone application, and it supports multitasking! The build is officially listed as 2.0.1 in the App Store, however the release notes read:

Version 2.1

  • Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4. Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are running or when your iPhone is locked.You can also continue your call while you switch to another application.

    • Sadly, there is no support for video chat with the iPhone 4′s front facing camera. Maybe next time. Hit up the read link to open up iTunes and grab the new bits.Read (iTunes Link)

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    • http://zippykid.com/ Vid Luther

      I guess that explains why Skype went missing for a few weeks from the App Store..

    • Steve

      Just installed and tested…awesome!

      • MONOPOLY MAN

        ooooooh! aaaaahhh! MULTITASKING! PUUUHHLEEAASEE! I think I had a beeper at one point that multitasked.

    • George

      I have an iPhone 3G. How do I get skype to work in the background?

      • ScubaSteve

        well I guess you didnt read where it says iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS only…if you want to background. Being that you can’t background on iPhone 3G unless you jailbreak to begin with.

    • anthony

      just did it.. freakin nice

    • Gnilkev

      Do you need Push Notifications enabled for this?

    • Hooters

      LOL!

      What a piece of crap cellphone OS.

      People actually getting excited that the iPhone can finally have one app ‘work in teh background’.

      Hilariously sad!

    • doclloyd

      I would like to know how much longer Android users will need to wait for Skype support. Verizon is the only one with support with their Android devices and they’ve said “later in the year” it will come to others, but a more specific timeline would be great.

    • dream

      Wow, this seems to detect jailbroken iPhone 3Gs and forcibly kills the app when you have it in the background.

      • got2trythis

        yep. It does not work on JB phones. I cannot believe these monkeys.

        • meia

          works on mine. 3GS

      • Apples

        Fix=THEN DONT JAILBREAK YOUR PHONE

    • LostPlatypus

      Great news for all of the iPhone users out there. I just wish Skype would finally get an official Android App so that I can enjoy using the service again. Hopefully soon?

    • trooth

      Wow multitasking, Steve has blessed the world again with new innovative technology.

    • jacob

      i thought skype was exclusive with verizon

    • ed

      does anyone know if you can use a bluetooth headset with the new skype…im having issues with getting my sony BT headset to work..thanx

    • Apples

      This app finally got the update yet, the crap doesnt support videocalling yet wth? Thanks for not having it on your app but deleting it off a perfectly good 3rd party app. Such business these people

    • Mime

      Skype announced on their blog today that they were scrapping plans to start charging for calls over 3G. Granted, that’s probably so when they introduce video chat and a fee for using it over 3G people won’t have AS much to complain about.

      http://blogs.skype.com/en/2010/07/iphone_multitasking_3g.html

    • Janet55

      I beleve The right-side pic is holding it right.
      well, glad to hear that skype for 3G is free.
      “Well, it’s about time. Touted back in March as one of the pillar apps to benefit from the new multitasking API, Skype has finally been updated to iOS 4 compatibility.” and good update!
      for iOS4, ‘iOS4: Everything You Need to Know’ and iOS 4 Upgrade Guide: Install iOS 4 on Your iPhone -> A guide helps you upgrade your iPhone or iPod Touch to Apple’s new iOS 4: iFunia iPhone Column

    • http://flavors.me/steph2176 Stephanie Summers

      This is a great feature and I also think that they add the video chat support for the iPhone 4. And I am glad that they drop the idea to charge skype-to-skype calls.

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