Skype on IPad 2

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Skype on IPad 2

Has anyone tried the Skype App from ITunes on the IPad 2?

In ITunes the app shows up available for the IPhone but when you read the description, it says it is for the IPad as well. However, it does not show up on the IPad app list.

Am I missing something?

Thanks Mark

IMac, Mac OS X (10.6.6), 24" IMac, IPhone 4, IPad, Time Capsule, AppleTV, IWork, ILife, Aperture 3

Posted on Mar 15, 2011 5:55 PM

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Answer 1

Mar 15, 2011 5:59 PM in response to Dysan72

Hi,

No problem with Skype here.

You can download from here. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype/id304878510?mt=8

"Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later"

One the install is done just connect your iOS devices an sync your apps.

Carolyn 🙂

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Dysan72 Author

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Mar 15, 2011 6:27 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thanks Carolyn

I had downloaded the app but it does not show up in ITunes "IPad Apps" ... yours does?

Mark

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Answer 3

Mar 15, 2011 6:42 PM in response to Dysan72

Yes it does. It should show in your iTunes account / Purchase History also. Make sure and use the scroll bar in the Apps window.

Try downloading it again.

🙂

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Dysan72 Author

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Mar 15, 2011 7:09 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Very odd .. it shows up but only as an IPhone app.
Don't suppose it is only available in the USA and not Canada?
Just throwin that out ?

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Answer 5

Mar 15, 2011 7:11 PM in response to Dysan72

Since you can use it on your iPhone I doubt location would be an issue on the iPad.

🙂

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Dysan72 Author

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Mar 15, 2011 7:15 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Okay thanks .. I will keep playing around and see if I can figure it out

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Answer 7

Mar 15, 2011 7:20 PM in response to Dysan72

Try restarting your iPad.

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPad. To turn iPad back on, press and hold the Sleep/Wake until the Apple logo appears.

Try downloading directly on the iPad from the "App Store" icon.

Type Skype in the search field top right corner of the window.

🙂

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Dysan72 Author

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Mar 15, 2011 7:57 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

That is the problem ... Skype is not even showing up in ITunes under the Apps for IPad. It is there for IPhone ... not for IPad

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Answer 9

Mar 15, 2011 7:59 PM in response to Dysan72

Did you restart the iPad like I suggested?

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Answer 10

Mar 15, 2011 8:07 PM in response to Dysan72

Skype is an iPhone app. It will work just fine on an iPad but in compatibility mode. It's going to show up in the Apps for iPhone section.

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JTrimble

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Mar 15, 2011 8:19 PM in response to Dysan72

Bingo. Skype is an iPhone app, and runs on iPad through backward compatibility. Apps will only list as "iPad Apps" if they are only for iPad.

This is different from a Universal binary, where one app purchase will work natively on an iPhone AND iPad.

I use Skype on iPad 1, and the GUI does not use hi res images unlike some other apps. It works well enough but now that iPad 2 is out with a proper front camera, a native version may soon be in the works (hopefully).

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Answer 12

Mar 16, 2011 3:46 AM in response to Dysan72

It works, but in stretch mode since made for iPhone. I wish skype will do hd version for ipad2, but ok for now since nothing better and free anyway exist than skype yet.

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