

In fact, for most business purposes, Skype can be used. Plus, with the iPad, you can also talk to users on Android and Windows devices. Skype is a high-performing video-conferencing application that is available at only a fraction of the cost of its competitors. I’d say video quality was at least comparable to what you can get with FaceTime. Skype users have discovered a bug that crashes the video messaging software every time a specific 8-character message is sent. Over both Wi-Fi and 3G, video and voice calling worked well on the iPad when I tested it by calling my desktop installation of Skype on an iMac. But overall, the product is ready for active use, especially when it comes to core features like voice and video calling.

I noticed some slightly buggy behavior, like pop-up menus that don’t rotate when the app does. Skype might have had an issue with the timing of the release, or it might have just wanted to make sure it was completely polished before it hit the streets. But don’t expect to find it there now Skype pulled the app temporarily, saying it “went live prematurely.” We managed to grab the app before it disappeared (and it’s still available on some international stores), so here’s a look at what you can expect from it when it returns. Late Monday night, Skype for iPad finally arrived in the App Store, after weeks of waiting. App Store, so if you like the looks of what you see below, go ahead and check it out for yourself. Update: The Skype iPad app is now available once again in the U.S.
