Samsung Galaxy S II Skype Video Calling

Samsung Galaxy s II Skype Video Calling, Video calling finally works on the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, one of the many Galaxy S II variants for the US market. The update comes out more than five months after the original launch of the phone back in September.


The addition of the (deep breath) Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch to the list of supported devices for video calling is the only major addition in this version of Skype.


Free Skype Video Calling is one of the best apps for Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Galaxy s II Skype Video Calling Feature

In order for a phone to use Skype’s video chat feature, it has to have a front-facing camera, and that hasn’t been a standard feature for all that long. But in addition, the camera needs to support the same basic APIs that Skype uses – and sometimes custom manufacturer software can interfere with this.


Second-generation HTC and Samsung phones were especially bad about Bluetooth compatibility, apparently due to the software used in their custom user interfaces.

You can download the Skype update from the Android Market now. Stock users of the Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch may be in for a nice surprise soon – some official literature posted on the carrier’s forum indicates that they’re planning an upgrade to Android 4.0.3.


If it comes as soon as it seems to be, the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch may be the first US version of the Galaxy S II to get Ice Cream Sandwich. Sadly, a software update can’t do anything about that name.

Source : Android Community

The Best Applications For Samsung Galaxy S II

Actually there are more Best Application For Samsung Galaxy S II / Samsung Galaxy S2 that have been incorporated into samsung samsung galaxy S II.  If you want to add other applications for yours samsung galaxy S II, Here I suggest the best application for samsung galaxy S II. Some of these applications have I tried at my samsung galaxy S II. The Best Application For Samsung Galaxy S II, I have tried, they are :

1.Opera Mini Browser

Opera's fastest mobile browser that can save you money on data. Totally free.

A web browser for mobile devices offering fast speed, Opera Mini uses Opera's servers to compress webpages so they load faster. You also save money on data charges, since it uses as little as a tenth of the data of normal browsers.

Facebook, Google, Yahoo!—with Opera Mini, all your favorite sites load faster than you've ever seen on your phone.

Download and instal Opera Browser for your galaxy S II here : Download Opera Mini

2. Facebook For Android

Facebook for Android is lacking in features compared to Facebook itself, but a recent update added Inbox support to the Android app, finally allowing its users to communicate in almost real time. The app's fast and stable, with a simplicity that reminds you of the old days when using Facebook used to be bearable.

Download here

3. Winamp

Yes, the same Winamp from a decade ago. It's had an Android app for some time, with recent updates adding support for iTunes, Mac syncing, plenty of music streaming options, new release lists and Shoutcast integration for radio support. It's a fine, free media player.

Download here

4. Samsung ChatOn

There are plenty of messaging tools on Android, but Samsung's beats many of them by offering multi-platform support - with clients even available for older Samsung non-smart feature phones. It could be the ideal way to keep in touch with an out of touch relative. More "with it" users will be able to use its drawing, image sharing and social networking features.

Maybe this has included in your Galaxy S II. If not yet download here

5. RAC Traffic

An official production of the motoring organisation, RAC Traffic is dead simple - it guesstimates your location via the mobile signal, then pops up the current traffic alerts for your area. It's much better than having to listen to the radio for the odd update about arterial blockages.

6. Evernote

After the Android version of Dropbox, the next best solution for keeping all your 'business' in one place is Evernote - which lets you stash and sync all your text notes, voice memos and files on your phone and access them through a desktop computer.

7. Google Maps Navigation

An absolute must-get. As long as you have Android 1.6 or above, the latest update to Google Maps introduces turn-by-turn voice navigation, simultaneously devastating the satnav industry while boosting the in-car dashboard dock/charger accessory scene. Route calculations are done at the outset of your trip, minimising data transfer en route and keeping you on target even when the GPS signal drops. It's amazing, it works, and it's free.

8. Skype Video Calling

Samsung Galaxy s II Skype Video Calling, Video calling finally works on the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, one of the many Galaxy S II variants for the US market. The update comes out more than five months after the original launch of the phone back in September.

9. For more free The Best Aplication for samsung galaxy S II you can download it at Android Market Here.

There are many  The Best Aplication for samsung galaxy S II, Best games for samsung galaxy S II, antivirus for samsung galaxy S II and more at android market. Aplications at Android Market some are free and some are paid.

Aplications Source : Android Market

Compare Samsung Captivate Glide VS Samsung Galaxy SII

Design 

Samsung Captivate Glide VS Samsung Galaxy SII
Device type	Smart phone	Smart phone
OS	Android (2.3)	Android (2.3.6, 2.3.4)
Form factor	Side-Slider	Candybar
Dimensions	4.90 x 2.50 x 0.50 (124 x 64 x 13 mm)	4.96 x 2.60 x 0.35 (126 x 66 x 9 mm)
Weight	5.20 oz (147 g)	4.30 oz (122 g)
Design features	Full keyboard, Touch sensitive control keys

Display 

Physical size	4.00 inches	4.30 inches
Resolution	480 x 800 pixels	480 x 800 pixels
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Colors	16 777 216	16 777 216
Touchscreen	Capacitive, Multi-touch	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Battery 

Talk time	8.00 hours	8.00 hours
Stand-by time	396 hours	400 hours
Capacity	1650 mAh	1650 mAh
Type	Li - Ion	Li - Ion

Hardware 

System chip		Exynos
Processor	Dual core, 1000 MHz	Dual core, 1200 MHz, Exynos
Graphics processor	Tegra 2	Yes
System memory	1024 MB RAM / 1024 MB ROM	1024 MB RAM
Built-in storage	8000 MB	16000 MB
Storage expansion
Slot Type	microSD, microSDHC	microSD, microSDHC
Maximum card size	32 GB	32 GB

Camera 

Camera	8 megapixels, Immobile	8 megapixels, Immobile
Flash	LED	LED
Features	Auto focus, Smile detection, Panorama	Auto focus, Smile detection, Panorama
Camcorder	Yes	Yes
	1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)	1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD)
Features	Video light, Video calling	Video light, Video calling
Front-facing camera	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels

Multimedia 

Music player
Filter by	Album, Artist, Playlists
Features	Album art cover, Background playback
Supported formats	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, 3GP	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Video playback
Supported formats	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX
Radio	FM, Stereo, RDS
Streaming	Audio, Video	Audio, Video
YouTube player	Yes	Yes

Internet 

Browser	Yes	Yes
Supports	HTML, Flash	HTML, Flash
Built-in online services support	Facebook, Picasa, Twitter	Facebook, Picasa, Twitter

Technology 

GSM	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS	850, 1900, 2100 MHz	850, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, EDGE	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, EDGE
Global Roaming	Yes	Yes
Satellite system	A-GPS	A-GPS
Navigation	Yes	Yes

Phone features 

Phonebook	Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID	Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
Organizer	Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo	Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Predictive text input	SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mail	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging	Google Talk	Google Talk
OTA Software updates	Yes	Yes
Games	Yes	Yes

Connectivity 

Bluetooth	3.0	3.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 b, g, n	802.11 b, g, n, a
Mobile hotspot	Yes	Yes
USB	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Connector	microUSB	microUSB
Features	Mass storage device, USB charging	Mass storage device, USB charging
Headphones connector	3.5mm	3.5mm
HDMI	Yes	via microUSB
Other	NFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync, SyncML	DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync, SyncML
Charging connector	microUSB	microUSB

Other features 

Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Hearing aid compatibility	M3, T3	M3, T3
Other	Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD	Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval 

FCC approval
Date approved	10 Aug 2011
	FCC ID value: A3LSGHI927 link
FCC measured SAR
Head	0.20 W/kg
Body	0.54 W/kg

Availability 

Officially announced

11 Oct 2011

30 Aug 2011