Skype Brings Multitasking Support for iOS 4 and iPhone 4

Skype Brings Multitasking Support for iOS 4 and iPhone 4

By Taimur Asad | July 22nd, 2010

Its finally here! Skype app for iPhone and iPod touch has finally been updated to support the new multitasking feature in iOS 4. With this new feature, you can now receive calls and instant messages with the app minimized in the multitasking tray.

Skype for iOS 4

Run Skype in the background with multitasking in iOS4. Receive Skype calls and IM while other apps are running or when your iPhone is locked. You can also continue your call while you switch to another application. Multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Now if only Skype brings out Skype-to-Skype video chat for iPhone 4, along with support for iPad, it would be complete !

Skype for iPhone was first released back in March 2009 and since then has only got a few minor updates.

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View Comments on "Skype Brings Multitasking Support for iOS 4 and iPhone 4"

Kennedykkumar July 21st, 2010
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Does it mean that with less number of billable mins also……….we can survive using skype…..(can make calls & receive )

HellokittyDIEIN July 21st, 2010
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About time

Rehsan2 July 21st, 2010
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not for Jailbroken iphones

Mo July 21st, 2010
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For some reason it doesn't work on my 3gs jailbroken phone with iOS 4.0

Nf July 21st, 2010
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not working for jb phones

ktula July 22nd, 2010
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Multitasking for Skype does not work if you have a jailbroken iPhone.

Woofa July 22nd, 2010
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Doesnt seem to be working for jailbreak ipod 2g

Bharat July 22nd, 2010
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Please note that Multitasking will not work if you have JailBroken your iPhone.

Vishal July 22nd, 2010
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Disappointing TBH.
There should be a setting to disable receiving IM messages, especially group conversations.

Aksoy July 22nd, 2010
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Every time I start Skype it brings the page empty writing “You don't have any contacts in this group”. then I go back to Groups page to select “All contacts” to see my contacts. is there a setting way to start Skype at the tab we quit? (the ex version was directly going to All Contacs if I leave the program there. or same for otehr tabs like My Info..)