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Beacon and NFC Skype Caller 1.02

1.3 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 6 reviews


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Beacon and NFC Skype Caller, developed and published by Michael Fotiadis, has released its latest version, 1.02, on 2014-07-03. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 6 reviews.

Beacon and NFC Skype Caller APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.michaelfotiadis.eventtriggeredskypecaller

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: Michael Fotiadis

Category: Tools

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Beacon and NFC Skype Caller on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 6 reviews

Previous Versions

Beacon and NFC Skype Caller 1.02
2014-07-03 / 1.3 MB / Android 4.3+

About this app

Skype caller which is triggered by proximity to NFC tags or Beacons.

Skype contacts can be paired with either an NFC Tag or a Beacon. Each contact can then be associated an action to be triggered when in proximity with its trigger device:
- Video Call
- Call
- Chat
- User's choice each time.

Two different scanning modes can be enabled: NFC and Beacon. There is also a slider bar for setting the sensitivity of iBeacon detection.

On detection of a device, the application will automatically execute the stored action by starting the Skype application.

Source code can be found here :
https://github.com/MikeFot/EventTriggeredSkypeCaller

This app will be updated as it is being developed. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or recommendations.

Requirements:
In addition, devices need to support Bluetooth LE scanning (Android 4.3 +) and NFC tags.

This application needs a Skype software installation to function. If one is not found, it will prompt the user to go to the Store and download it.*

*The Skype name, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" logo are trade marks of Skype or related entities.

App Permissions

Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.