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Yes. You read it right. Skype might have so far refused to grace Microsoft’s Mobile OS, however, it did not resist capturing screen on the most popular entertainment device. According to their website LG and Panasonic’s HDTVs with internet connectivity are been embedded with Skype which has been tested in Skype’s labs in Tallinn, Estonia.
To start Skyping on your TV, you’ll also need to do get hold of a TV-ready webcam – developed specially to work with Skype on TV. These webcams include specially-designed microphones which lets the couch potato make calls from the comfort of the couch without having to move closer to the TV. It will even allow you to make HD video calls.
Skype on TV was a major attraction at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show ) few months ago . Panasonic, LG and Samsung showed Internet-connected TVs loaded with a Skype widget for video calls.