Experience Skype on Blackberry 10!

Smartphones have taken the world by storm. That being said, most people can’t leave home without their smartphones due to the numerous functions that come with these little devices.

While most people prefer to keep their phones in handy for their email and social networking needs, some also marvel in the thought that they can speak with their loved ones through Skype. Now, we are proud to announce that Blackberry 10 users will be able to enjoy using Skype on their devices and be able to communicate with their loved ones anytime, anywhere.

Here are a few useful tips to make sure you get to a right start and get the most out of your Skype on Blackberry 10 experience.

Where can I get Skype for Blackberry 10?

You can easily download Skype for Blackberry 10 by visiting the Blackberry Application Store and shall be automatically installed to your phone. This application is free of charge. However, charges may apply if you download it via a 3G connection.

How to add a contact

If you are new to Skype, this is probably the first thing you need to do. Fortunately, adding contacts using Skype for Blackberry is fairly easy.

Sign in to your Skype account.
Click contacts
On the Options bar, click the menu button. Then tap Add Contacts.
Enter your friend’s name, email address or Skype name, then click Add.

Your new contact will automatically appear in your contact list. However, in some cases, they’ll have to accept your request before you are permitted to call and send them a message.

How to make a call

Skype to Skype calls are usually free of charge. However, you can also make calls to mobile and landline phones using Skype credits or subscription.

To make calls:

Sign in to your Skype account.
Click contacts and select the one you wish to call from the list presented.
Click on Voice Call or Video Call, depending on how you wish to communicate with your friend or loved one.

If you need more tips on how to use Skype for Blackberry 10, you may check out Skype support or ask experienced users in Skype community.

PS: For a better Skype experience for Blackberry 10, you might want to check out Supertintin. It’s an amazing app which allows you to record Skype calls with just a click of a button.