Skype and Battery questions

[wallabob]

Hi, I'm new to this fourm so im not really sure if I'm able to post in here...
But anyways I have trouble w/ skype...I can make calls but theres not video. Also the battery takes a very long time to charge, its pretty anonnying.

Thanks for reading, any input would be nice

 

[souja67]

There is no video calls for skype right now on android. Hopefully soon though. I have also noticed that it takes forever to charge. Not sure why that is.

 

[x2z]

um because the battery is huge

 

[souja67]

I've noticed that skype really drains the battery just being idle

 

[hellosailor]

Typical USB charger puts out only 500mA, which is the rated max for a USB port on a computer as well.

Motorola Atrix charger puts out 850mA because the battery needs a high power charger. Some Moto chargers put out over 1000mA.

All you can do is use a correct high-power rated charger, or buy a second battery and just swap them out if you need a fast "charge".

You'd think Skype would be in a hurry to provide video calls on cell phones. Nope. Bug them for that!

 

[gvndeb60]

Any advice for working video calling to non-Android phones?