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Skype Patches Android Security Hole, Adds 3G Calling

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Apr 20, 2011, 7:23 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

Skype has issued an update to the Android version of its mobile application. The update serves to fix a security hole reported last week that allowed third party apps to access user data. In addition to the security fix, the new version of Skype also adds the ability to make VoIP calls over 3G data connections. The 3G calling feature is not supported for Android phones on Verizon Wireless's network. The update is free from the Android Market.

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Azeron

Apr 20, 2011, 6:33 PM

"The 3G calling feature is not supported for Android phones on Verizon Wireless's network."

If that doesn't tell you all you need to know about Verizon.
Mikey C

Apr 20, 2011, 9:04 AM

3g voip

I thought Voip was already supported over 3g on verizon? I thought at&t was the one who had to use wifi?
As I understand it, if you're on VZW, Skype calls are carried over the voice network like any other calls and use your minutes. The only advantage you get are better international rates than if you dialed directly.

Skype only worked over 3G outsid...
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