Skype introduces Video Calling on PlayStationVita

Telecom Lead America: Skype has expanded its Skype
video calling capabilities to a portable gaming device for the first time, with
the launch of Skype video calling on PlayStationVita (PS Vita), Launched in early 2012, PS Vita, will now offer video calling
capabilities and voice calling on both the Wi-Fi and 3G models. PS Vita users
can download the application for free from PlayStationStore.

 

Our users appreciate being able to access Skype features
wherever and whenever they choose. With the launch of Skype for PS Vita, we are
taking another step towards our ultimate goal of making Skype video calling
available on every platform, all over the world, and meeting the demands of
existing PlayStation users to offer video on a gaming console,” said Manrique
Brenes, senior director, consumer electronics group at Skype.

 

Skype on PS Vita runs in background mode for users
while gaming or using other applications and users have the capability to pause
a game, conduct a call and then return to their previous activity.

 

PS Vita features both front and rear facing cameras,
which allows users to switch back and forth between the two during a Skype call.
This is a great benefit of never missing a call even when playing a game or
using another app.

 

PS Vita is available for $249.99 for Wi-Fi and $299.99
for Wi-Fi/3G models. The device is also equipped with a 5″ OLED touch
screen, dual analog sticks, front touchscreen and rear touch pad, two cameras
and a built in microphone.

 

Skype unveils FreeTalk Connect.Me home phone adaptor

 

Last year, Skype announced that the introduction of the
FREETALK Connect-Me Home Phone Adaptor for Skype that allows for U.S. and
Canada-based consumers to enjoy the convenience of low-cost Skype calling to
connect with friends and family back home through a home phone.

 

editor@telecomlead.com

 

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