Skype Apps Now Come With Bluetooth Support And Security Improvements

Skype has today released updates to both of its iOS apps. Each now includes Bluetooth support for the first time plus some other goodies. Skype The iPhone/iPod touch app has been completely redone and now includes an easier-to-use interface. On the downside, advertising is now shown to users that do not have Skype Credit, a calling subscription or premium subscription. In addition, the update brings enhanced video through image stabilization to the iPhone. Take a look:

Other Version 3.5.84 changes include:

• Bluetooth support for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4th Generation, and iPad 2
• Incoming emoticons; outgoing emoticons displayed when entered in text form

Best of all, the latest update appears to eliminate the security vulnerability first uncovered one week ago. The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was present in the 3.0.1 version of Skype. Skype for iPad The newer of the two apps also now includes those pesky advertisements for non-paying customers plus Bluetooth support for iPad 2 users. There is also a bugfix for security vulnerability. Existing Skype users are encouraged to upgrade today. Both Skype and Skype for iPad are available in the App Store.

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