Skype 2.1 released - viable alternative app for phone calls in iOS4

Skype has released version 2.1 of its iPhone application and has taken full advantage of iOS4;s multitasking capabilities with the ability to run in the background, meaning users can now pick up calls and messages whilst in other applications.

The update is free, and multitasking is supported in iOS 4 on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.