The Skype application was released for all the other major mobile operating systems, before it was launched for the Nokia mobile devices. The Nokia devices just got the Skype application in the last year or so. There are other apps available for the Nokia device, but this one is the most commonly used calling app. Another popular application you may have seen around is the Fring application. The Skype app now has a new feature, which includes video calling on all Nokia devices. All you need is a strong 3G or 4G networks on your mobile phone and you are good to go. You can download the application for your respective devices from the Skype download page on the official site.
One of the new features that have been included in the application is the ability to import your contacts from your phone. If your contacts have an email address attached to their name on your phone, then it would make it much easier to call through the Skype application. One thing you need to know is that, in order to make free international calls through Skype; you and the other person need to have a Skype account. If the other person does not have a Skype account, you could still reach them at their phone number. However, in order to do this, you will need a paid Skype account. With a paid Skype account, you will be able to call people at their actual phones.
Once you have downloaded the application onto your Nokia N8 device, you will need to sign up for a Skype account. If you already have one, just login and go into settings to change your preferences. These preferences are just for your mobile device and they will not affect the settings on your computer. Many people who do have Skype fail to understand how it really works. The connection is established through either a Wi-Fi connection or your mobile internet service. If you are in a range where you have access to Wi-Fi, it would be smart to connect to it. If not, you will be using your mobile service’s internet plan. Most plans do not offer a ton of bandwidth, so you may end up reaching your capacity fairly quickly.
The Skype video call feature works best on the iPhone as the device has a high resolution camera on the front and back. You could easily switch between both cameras with the click of a small button. In order to be more advanced, the Nokia N8 does include a front facing camera. The camera is located on the top right hand corner, which also has an auto-focusing feature. If you are purchasing your Nokia N8 from an authorized reseller with full configurations, you should be getting the Skype application pre-installed on your phone.