Skype has been spreading the word that they have some video-related announcements heading our way for CES 2011, which is set to take place in just over a week. What they are probably referring to is video calling on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G. The company is participating in an event titled “Video Calling Gets Ready for Primetime” and they have also recently put up a question and answer from one of their users. The user asked how they could make a video call from their iPhone using Skype. The company decided to answer the question with the following:

To make video calls with your contacts, you will need an iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3rd generation iPod touch, 4th generation iPod touch or an iPad. Your contacts will only be able to see you if your device has a camera. Make sure your device is running iOS 4.0 or above and that you are using Skype for iPhone 3.0 or above.

The contacts you are calling must be using one of the following Skype clients:

• Skype for Windows version 4.2 and above
• Skype for Mac OS X version 2.8 and above
• Skype for iPhone 3.0 and above

You can make Skype video calls by using a WiFi or 3G connection. The quality of the video will depend upon the available network conditions.

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Yes, you will be able to receive screen shares from people using Skype for Windows or Mac OSX. You cannot share what is on the screen of your iPhone with other people and you cannot receive a screen share from another iPhone user.

With Apple’s FaceTime already on the market and establishing a name for itself as well as other competitors such as Fring way out ahead, is Skype too little too late? Or do you think they are still the biggest name in the game and it doesn’t matter how slow they move? Let us know your opinion in the comments below!

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[Source: Engadget]

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