Broadband Phone Services

Android is a mobile operating system that was acquired by Google in 2005 from Android Inc.  It was not until January 2009 that Skype Lite for android was launched. One can run Skype on android v2.2 and above on a Samsung Galaxy S.  Skype users on dense Wi-Fi coverage and users with 3G can enjoy high quality voice call services with their android phone. US users are only supported on Wi-Fi.  Keep reading to discover Skype features that are supported on android.

What Skype Features are Available for Android?

Most of the features in Skype are supported on android. Some are not yet supported. The supported and unsupported Skype features are given below.

Supported features include;

1.      Calling phones and mobile phones

2.      Skype-to-Skype calling

3.      Instant messaging

4.      Receiving Skype calls and calls to online numbers

5.      Participating in conference calls

6.      Instant messaging

7.      Group instant messaging

8.      Synchronizing with android phone book

9.      Importing from native phone book

10.  Call forwarding

11.  Contact list filtering

12.  Showing favorite contacts

Unsupported features include;

1.      File transfer

2.      Voicemail

3.      Skype SMS

4.      Skype video calling group

There are rumors that the Skype video calling will soon be supported.

What are the Two Best Phones to Use?

The best way to enjoy using Skype on a phone is to use a Skype compatible phone.  When Skype was tested on different phones, call quality was an issue for most. When rated by call quality and other smart features, the best two Skype-compatible phones are Panasonic and Ipevo SO-20.

Panasonic’s best features include making and hearing clear calls, having long battery life and its suitability for travel. Its battery can withstand 4.5hrs of talk and 55hrs stand bye.  Travelers can use this phone to save on the hefty fees that phone companies charge for international rates. The added router that comes bundled with it however makes the price higher than other Skype compatible phones. For size, the Panasonic is a little bit thinner than other phones.

Ipevo SO-20 is second best in terms call quality. The smooth interface allows you to use Skype as you would use it on a PC. Another slick thing about this phone is that it can handle connections to a secure network more easily. If these qualities are also what you want in a Skype compatible phone, then could be the phone for you.

How Does the Android Work for Facebook?

Due to the popularity of facebook and android, applications that cater for them are highly received. Facebook for Android was developed by Facebook, and released on 15^th Dec. 2010. It helps you to carry facebook with you wherever you go.   Go!chat is the most popular facebook application for android. It lets you chat, share images, photos, videos,  check your messages, watch newsfeed, access facebook groups,  look at your friend’s walls and comment on them, view their profiles and do almost every other thing you can do on facebook with a PC. No wonder many people love android phones.

Android Phones

Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tablet Unlocked Android Powered with 3 MP Camera, 7-Inch Touchscreen, 16GB Memory–International Version with No Warranty (White)

• EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps Tri-Band 900/1900/2100 MHz
• 7 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) 16M TFT
• Ebook, GPS/Geo-tagging, DLNA, Bluetooth, Android
• 3MP AF Camera + 1.3MP VT Front Camera. Full HD (1080p) Playing
• 4000 mAh battery

Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab is Samsung’s move onto the tablet warfield and luckily we are right here in the battle fray to give you first-hand scoop from the announcement event. Some might argue that it’s rather a step down from laptops but the Samsung Galaxy Tab smartphone DNA is obvious from the moment you touch it. The 7-inch Android tablet has full phone functionality and the only thing that separates it from being called an insanely oversized cell phone is the fact that you cannot make phone calls by holding it next to your ear. The rest of the specs sheet looks like it belongs to a cell phone if you don’t mind the oversized screen.

 

List Price: $ 999.99

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HTC EVO 4G Android Phone (Sprint)

• Android-powered phone with 4G wireless connectivity for download speeds up to 10x faster than 3G (also compatible with 3G networks)
• Sprint TV and Amazon MP3 Store enabled; GPS turn-by-turn directions via Sprint Navigation; access to thousands of apps from Android Market
• Wi-Fi networking (with optional hotspot capability); 8-MP camera with HD video capture; front-facing 1.3-MP camera for video chats; microSD expansion to 32 GB; Bluetooth stereo music
• Up to 6 hours of talk time; released in June 2010
• What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, 8 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide, user manual

The world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, exclusively from Sprint, HTC EVOTM 4G, offers a rich mobile Internet experience with a fully integrated suite of services built on the Android 2.1 platform. HTC EVO 4G includes a blazing-fast 1GHz Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM processor, the award-winning HTC Sense user experience, an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. The large vibrant 4.3 inch display, built-in kickstand, 3.5 mm headset jack and HDMI output make HTC EVO 4G an unparalleled platform for wireless entertainment. Download music, pictures, files, or videos in seconds – not minutes – and watch streaming video on the go on a network with download speeds that are up to 10 tim

 

List Price: $ 499.99

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HTC DROID INCREDIBLE Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

• Slick, thin smartphone with 3.7-inch SLCD screen
• 8-megapixel camera with flash
• Android 2.2 OS with Google and multitasking
• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor for outstanding performance
• Backed by a 1-year limited warranty

The Droid1 Incredible by HTC2 is the future of computing in the palm of your hand. The super-sleek phone is less than a half-inch thick, yet it packs powerful components such as a 1 GHz processor, 8-megapixel camera, and a large high-resolution screen. Featuring the Android OS with Google, the Droid Incredible provides easy access to all your social networks, websites, and thousands of applications, including Google Navigation with turn-by-turn directions.

The high-resolution 3.7-inch SLCD screen is ideal for watching videos and movies. View larger. Sleek Form Factor with Powerful Processor
The Droid Incredible by HTC features a racecar-inspired body design that measures just 4.63 x 2.3 x 0.47 inches (HxWxD), making

 

List Price: $ 599.99

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